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.
Skira; ISBN: 9788876242731; Un-volumetric Architecture Critic James Wines notes, "The topic of this book, ''un-volumetric architecture'' is the search for creative alternatives...
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 ...
Hong Kong is Asia’s number one shopping destination but with its abundance of malls, department stores, designer boutiques, and bustling open-air markets, it ca…
Building on the success of its Cool Shops line, teNeues is expanding its sights to focus on the many retail offerings of Germany’s dynamic capital, Berlin. Known for their variety and vitality, you can find just about anything you could imagine—and some things you probably couldn’t dream of—in Berlin’s ...
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 ...
The Stirling Prize is one of the world\''s most prestigious and best-known architectural awards. It is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects to the architects whose building has made the greatest contribution in the past year to the evolution of architecture and the built environment.
After many were demolished or ''''modernised'''' beyond recognition in the post-war period, terrace houses were rediscovered in the 1980s, as people moved back to the inner city. Period features were tenderly replaced but many of the buildings remained as they had originally been: small, dark and impractical ...
Our work habits are changing. More and more people, especially liberal professionals and those who have creative occupations, choose to work away from the crammed and impersonal offices of their companies. The alternative, the office at home, has slowly become the favored solution for those who cannot ...
Interior designers are increasingly faced with the challenge of designing within small spaces. This compilation of projects from around the world pays special attention to the particular features of each space, the end result being determined by the pre-existing features and thus creating the optimum ...
Volume Five is the next in the successful Renzo Piano Building Workshop series.
Hip Dining Japan showcases the most contemporary and hip restaurant designs in Japan. Reinterpreting the traditional spatial requirements of the Japanese dining space, the designers have created new ways to address these constraints as features. Often injected with a twist, some of the featured projects ...
From the foldable home to the blow-up inhabitable spaces, a daring spirit pervades each project in this collection of creative solutions in mobile architecture. All projects are illustrated with colour photographs, with accompanying floor plans and information provided by the architects and designers.
This collection of outstanding projects for public spaces is an excellent overview of current trends in urban planning; new forms of social existence have led to an increased interest in the definition of urban space. Our cities have already crossed the dividing line between space to inhabit and habitable ...
Having order in a home is essential to truly enjoying a relaxed, peaceful and balanced space. It is a question of hygiene, getting along and aside from the amou…
Titul je viazaný na špeciálnu objednávku, ktorú nie je možné vrátiť (platia Všeobecné obchodné podmienky)! From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture: emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated low-cost materials ...
Atraktivní kniha zve na vizuálně jedinečné putování po více než 65 fascinujících domech. Seznámí vás s vybavením, nábytkem, designovými detaily v domech od Indie po Francii, od Maroka po Švédsko, od USA po Velkou Británii. Kniha je určena každému, koho zajímá architektura a tisícům lidí, kteří si zamilovali ...
Europe\''s burgeoning contemporary hotel scene draws much attention for its daring and panache. This oversized addition to the successful Cool Hotels series is a selection of the most outstanding examples the continent offers. With designs that intrigue and amuse, these accommodations highlight the absolute ...
A stunning collection of the best living spaces created and commissioned by the most influential people in interior design. Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is the ultimate global celebration of residential interior design and decorating. With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, the ...
Danish design is a by-word for cool sophistication the world over. As you might expect, Copenhagen is home to a delectable assortment of hip restaurants. And, whether your dining preference is a cheerful bistro or high-end temple of gastronomy, everything in the surroundings will be sleekly coordinated ...
The Contemporary Design Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation ...
