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.
In order to meet increasing public demand, institutions worldwide have opened their doors to provide their own definition of a spa - from medical day spas in mid-Manhattan to five-star destination spas in the south of France. The concept of the spa - healing waters, massage and body treatments - has ...
The work of this Europe-based architectural design firm is an important addition to the Images Publishing Group\''s "Master Architect Series", which showcases the most significant works of today\''s leading international architects. For the firm\''s founders and principals, Denis Valode and Jean Pistre, ...
The gateway to China, and Asia beyond, Hong Kong has long straddled the divide between East and West. Its dining hotspots infuse Asian design principles with a dash of international flair. As you might expect from a world-class commercial metropolis, the dining scene here is multi-faceted and always ...
The exoticism and beauty of the Asian coast and the Pacific Islands have always been attractive to Western tourists. Here is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most contemporary and innovatively designed hotels in countries from Turkey to Japan with Thailand and Indonesia in between and Australia and ...
The homes featured in this book challnge the concept of domestic architecture. Concrete, steel and timber are reconsidered and translated into designs for the 21st century.
Features a variety of projects from luxurious, sleek beach villas and tucked-away mountain retreats, to straw-clad sustainable houses and isolated wooden cabins.
Synonymous worldwide with the fantasy and creativity of film and television, it’s no wonder that Los Angeles is host to a cornucopia of cool shops, each featuring an incredible array of displays and interior design. Whether it’s laid-back grunge, international designer chic, or quirky eclecticism, they’re ...
Technologically smart, streamlined and aesthetically groundbreaking, these houses are representative of the future of architecture - houses designed to accommodate new, ever-evolving lifestyles. Here, the reader gains invaluable technical and conceptual insights through the contribution of commentary ...
This volume shows the most thought-provoking and innovative temporary and commercial expressions of architecture. The stand designs shown here can be viewed as a three-dimensional version of marketing, bearing in mind the target audience, the site location, and of course the product to be displayed. ...
Germany’s second largest city, and one of Europe’s biggest ports, Hamburg has been a center for commerce since the days of the Hanseatic League. A lively and elegant town, Hamburg offers a selection of shopping possibilities second to none. With its magnificent promenades and extravagant shopping centers, ...
No man is an island. But almost all of us have dreamed of owning one at some time or other. A slice of paradise, where we could set the rules and create a vision of the world as it should be. Few ever realize this fantasy. Yet now you’re invited to take a peek at some of the world’s most exclusive real ...
A dazzling oasis of neon, there’s always something happening in this desert hot spot. In recent years Vegas has been reinvigorated with an influx of hip new hotels, restaurants, clubs and casinos. These new additions have all the traditional trappings of a Las Vegas good time, but with an added layer ...
Takes a look into the working environments of architects - spaces they have designed for themselves to both harness and nurture their creativity.
In the past luxury usually meant ostentatious displays of heavy ornamentation. But the modern definition of luxury doesn’t have to mean sumptuous or overblown style. Refined architecture and interior design are the contemporary way to create a sense of luxury. Luxury Houses City shows us a beautiful ...
The work we do brings us meaning, moulds our values, determines our social status and dictates how we spend most of our time. But this wasn''t always the case: for 95% of our species'' history, work held a radically different importance. How, then, did work become the central organisational principle ...
We all need to create a space to escape from contemporary life. This selection of luxury dwellings is sure to inspire you—even if only to dream. Dotted around the globe, these select retreats use a variety of materials and styles to set just the right mood. These high-end hideaways offer a respite from ...
As we seek to reduce our footprint on the planet, our need for ecological housing grows. This resource profiles the most innovative green dwellings available today. With ingenious design and intelligent application of technology, these homes offer a viable way to meet our needs now and for future generations. ...
Architecture turns a company’s image and its corporate identity into three-dimensional reality. New interpretations, fresh viewpoints, and design innovations are the hallmark of the 25 projects featured in Corporate Buildings, a showcase of the best in corporate design. With vivid photographs, drawings, ...
Roger Yee is a graduate of the Yale School of Architecture and has received honors for his work in the field from such organisations as the American Institute of Architects and the Society of Interior Designers. He has been editor-in-chief of three design magazines, "Contract Design", "Corporate Design ...
This collection brings together buildings that inject a fresh dose of creativity into any architectural project and set the tone and pace for architects around the world, surveying the range of different styles, functions and needs that make each project a unique challenge. Along with the iconic, definitive ...
