Podľa vydavateľstva Lonely Planet patrí medzi 10 najkrajších stavieb sveta jednoznačne Tádž Mahal, Guggenheimovo múzeum, palác Potala, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Sagrada Familia, Imámova mešita, Zimný palác, Crac des Chevaliers, múzeum Oscara Niemeyera a Hagia Sofia. Ich architektúra je príkladom dokonalého umenia, tak ako ňou oplývajú aj mnohé ďalšie stavby, ktoré sa, bohužiaľ, do rebríčka nedostali. Kníhkupectvá vám ponúkajú rôzne knihy, pomocou ktorých sa môžete o architektúre veľa naučiť a zároveň tiež spoznávať krajiny sveta.
Brick by Brick The world''s most innovative brick buildings Of all building materials in the world, brick is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous. Traces of brickmaking date back to 7500 BC and fired brick first made its appearance in about 3500 BC. Since then, the trusty brick has shown amazing resilience ...
Aus Alt mach Neu - Der Um- und Anbau von Wohnraum bietet eine unerschöpfliche Quelle gestalterischer Möglichkeiten. Wie vielseitig die Palette individueller Designkonzepte hierbei ist, beweist Makeove
The world’s metropolises are home to steadily growing populations. Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is utilized, perimeter block developments are completed, courtyards ...
Wood has very many positive attributes as a natural construction material, but was for a long time neglected in the architecture of western Europe. However, this situation has changed a great deal over the course of recent decades. Construction with wood has gained a solid reputation and is seen as a ...
StyleCity Europe provides the ultimate compilation of fourteen European destinations, including six exciting cities new to the series – Antwerp, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Rotterdam and Vienna. With maps, over 600 colour photographs and so many of Europe’s most buzzing locations for eating, drinking and ...
Tento svazek z edice Imago et verbum je věnován výběru z korespondence mezi Karlem Valtrem a pěti plzeňskými adresáty (Vladimír Venda, Josef Hrubý, Václav Malina, Bronislav Losenický, Jiří Patera). Kniha obsahuje texty dopisů a pohlednicí odeslaných v rozmezí v letech 1981 – 2000 z Tábora do Plzně. Obrazová ...
This volume gathers together thirty of the most recognized international architects and presents current architectural trends in multi-housing design. The projects included showcase new e-structures and ideas and are illustrated in high quality photographs showing the outside, common areas and private ...
A visual exploration of the world''s most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format."Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate." -Wall Street JournalIn this new, reimagined, ...
The Architectural Drawing Course : The hand drawing techniques every architect should know
Ken Yeang remains one of the world''s foremost experts on sustainability and the modern skyscraper. Acknowledging that the skyscraper is possibly one of the most….
When many of us think about architecture in China it is usually the overpowering presence of leading Western architects responsible for large city projects that spring to mind. Be that as it may, Chinese architecture is undergoing a startling and massive upsurge. This book presents selected projects ...
Interior design projects for residential spaces where plants are part of the basic design, adding personality and life to the decor and counteracting the negative effects of city living. There is much more to interiors filled with plants than meets the eye. Plant arrangements can be seen as an inexpensive ...
This book presents thirty-two leading German architectural practices and their signature projects. Whether in the areas of housing, commercial, administrative, and public architecture or in the renovation and revitalization of existing buildings, all have one thing in common: the architects are concerned ...
For several decades the concepts of ecology and sustainability have generated influential currents of opinion in society, affecting all areas of our lives. Nowa….
A visual exploration of red''s vivid role in global architecture over the centuries. From the earliest structures to today''s contemporary creations, red has been one of the most traditional, and, at the same time, most cutting-edge, colors in the built world. Through stunning photography with informative ...
