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.
30 koupelen z celého světa navržených známými architekty. Obsahuje bohatý ilustrační materiál a náčrtky. Neocenitelný pomocník pro architekty i náročné zákazníky. Text v angličtině. This book examines about 30 bathroom designs from around the world, each one designed by a notable architect and created ...
The third book in the highly successful XS series, XS Extreme considers buildings at the edge of possibility. Sited in remote locations, built to withstand wild climatic conditions, or conceptually daring or provocative, all the structures are original, innovative and instructive. Over forty projects ...
With heightened concern about the use of natural resources, materials for buildings are once again at the forefront of discussion. Malcolm Holzman strives to take advantage of the variety of products available, whether time-tested, tired from over-use, relegated to the scrap pile, entirely new or from ...
Take an exclusive glimpse inside an array of stunning interiors and intriguing locations revealed in over 380 pages of striking photographs. From New York to Tokyo, this mini bible guides you from cutting edge, urban dining to romantic, earthy starlit extravaganzas; gleaming colonial splendour to funky ...
This title deals with classic living in all its guises: from a restored, intimate farmhouse to a stately home, from a distinctive country estate to a timeless a…
The choice of the right colours and fabrics is one of the main items in the creative process of every interior designer. This voluminous reference book gives a complete overview of the current colour and fabric trends. The attention is mainly given to traditional painting and exclusive fabrics for decorating ...
This attractive volume highlights the attractions and amenities enjoyed by lucky passengers aboard one of the ten ships of the MSC Cruises's fleet. As you brows…
Interior design has undergone a quiet but profound revolution in the last decade, as home-owners have become more aware of international influences and more prepared to experiment, to break out of the prescribed moulds of style. Many different parts of the world – in particular India, China, and Japan ...
TASCHEN’s new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country. Each book features 15 to 20 architects—from the firmly established to the up-and-coming—with the focus on how they have contributed to very recent architecture in the chosen ...
Ever since the discovery of the cave, humans have made use of nature’s geological formations. Only recently, however, have developments in structural engineering made it possible to engage the earth’s surface as a building element in its own right. With an increasing awareness of our planet’s limited ...
Located at the juncture of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys a unique setting in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Attracting travelers from across the globe, it’s gaining fame as an international dining destination. With a unique fusion of cultures, this South African city boasts ...
A rich heritage of Japanese tradition meets the best of international trends in Tokyo’s cutting-edge boutiques and stores. As you’d expect from a dynamic and forwarding-looking city, the shops in Tokyo have an innovative flair unequalled anywhere else. If you’re looking for the quirkiness of Tokyo’s ...
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 ...
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.
Homeowners search continuously for ways in which to rework existing residential space - for improved size, comfort, functionality and financial gain. As demonstrated in this timely publication, an architect must possess significant skill to create such an extraordinary collection of home extensions and ...
Since the early twentieth century, Latin America has been home to some of the most compelling architecture - from the large-scale and otherworldly civic structures of the Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer to the more intimate work of Mexico''''s Luis Barragan. In her new book "Latin American Houses", historian ...
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 ...
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 ...
Looks at the designs for stairs, from grand public spaces to modest residential and confined spaces.
Features drawings and concept sketches with useful summaries, as well as full-colour photographs of the finished detail.
