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.
New Yorkers are known the world over for their love of sophisticated style. This accessible volume profiles the chicest living spaces in and around this ultimat…
Diese in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Architekten erarbeitete Monografie zeichnet seine Karriere nach, präsentiert alle je gebauten Werke von Shigeru Ban und demonstriert, warum dieser zu den innovativsten
An accessible overview of the best contemporary houses from around the world Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, such as Shigeru Ban, John Pawson and Kengo Kuma, alongside emerging architectural talents Covers a wide range of housing types built by established architects, ...
Since Roman times, Italy has been a byword for cutting-edge style. There\''s simply nowhere better to indulge in some elegant hedonism. After all, Italians do understand la dolce vita! And, its cool hostelries are no exception. From sleek rooms to polished exteriors and hip amenities, Italian hoteliers ...
Comprehensive monograph on one of America''s greatest living architects by award-winning author and architecture critic Robert McCarter. This in-depth monograph is devoted to one of the leading United States architects on the contemporary scene: Steven Holl (b.1947). Richly illustrated with hundreds ...
The impressive economic and infrastructural development that has taken place in Spain over the past two decades has shaped an optimum breeding ground for unprecedented architectural revolution. The plethora of significant interventions has greatly helped alter the physiognomy of a country, which in the ...
This breathtakingly illustrated style book takes us into the homes of 27 artists from around the world whose domestic interiors are inspired by natural materials and organic forms. A visual source section is included, as are contact details for each artist. This is a magical blend of the timeless and ...
In the modern architecture, wood plays an especially central role, and the significance of this wonderfully diverse raw material in the design of sophisticated buildings and interiors continues to increase. Historically speaking, building without wood is practically unimaginable. Over the centuries, ...
The inclusion of architecture and design concepts has become an integral component of the contemporary approaches to treatment and recovery. This current development concerns the building of hospitals and health care facilities as well as the conception of spaces for staff, patients and visitors. Important ...
This volume in a series about young architects introduces readers to the projects of 50 young and innovative architects throughout the Americas. The highly sophisticated works of the young practitioners chosen in this publication are not only at once innovative, fresh, enlightened and boundless in their ...
Country Style & Design'' beautifully showcases Justin Bishop''s intricate knowledge of country style and design. Blending traditional country style with modern influences, this book is a collection of beautiful images, practical tips, useful styling notes and personal sentiment. Regardless of whether ...
História puzzle siaha do osemnásteho storočia a za jeho zrodom stojí anglický rytec a kartograf John Spilsbury. Prvé puzzle okolo roku 1760 vytvoril tak, že na mapu pripevnil tenké tvrdé drevo a jemnou ostrou pílkou na vytváranie intarzie z neho vyrezal hranice krajín. Takto vytvorený produkt deťom v ...
Italy enjoys a reputation earned by centuries of devotion to aesthetics. Many key figures of the development of architecture were Italians from Filippo Brunelleschi and Marcus Vitruvius to Andrea Palladio, not to forget Michelangelo. Nowadays the list of internationally renowned Italian architects is ...
The new series sends the reader on a journey across European metropolises. Thereby, the attention is focused not on prominent buildings at large but on ingeniou…
Spa and wellness locations are place for relaxation and enjoyment with all senses. Individual styles reaching from traditional forms inspired by different kinds of bath cultures to impressive luxury wellness temples show the variety of spa interiors. "Relax! Best of Interior Design" will feature 40 outstanding ...
Apart from being one of Asia's largest metropolises, Beijing is an ultimate visual challenge. The country's growing economy and construction boom has attracted the attention of the world's finest architects eager to create masterworks in this city. The new is rapidly replacing the old in ...
Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design features over 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence. Arranged into chapters according to the dominant material used in its construction â stone, timber and steel â each design is accompanied by an image ...
During many eras of architectural history, builders and architects aimed to construct buildings with pure shapes and clear geometry, while foregoing decorative elements. With the advent of Classical Modernity, minimalism has become a seminal architectural style. However, the approach of architects cannot ...
As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the env…
When eating away from home, the ambience is vital. From the wall coverings to the furniture and tableware, so many details make up the appetizing whole. This gu…