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.
What brings a home to life? This is the underlying quest behind each of the 25 spectacular houses showcased in this colorful volume, illustrated with hundreds of photographs and floor plans that illustrate the commentary of the contributing architects. The personality and mood of each design is as important ...
The variety within the hotel industry has been considerably increased over the past years; outstanding concepts have been developed beyond just more and more luxury. Yet, despite all variations, the intention of today’s top-hotels is always the same: they want to find a way to make the place truly special. ...
Die Gestalten Verlag (DGV); ISBN: 9783899552331; More Fleeting Architecture and Hideouts Like its successful predecessor, Spacecraft 2 showcases international projects by architects,...
The book is a compendium of homes, including apartments and single-family houses, that have been remodeled to suit contemporary lifestyle needs. Rehabilitations of living spaces are often done to reanimate existing constructions that, over time, have become impractical, if not obsolete. The challenge ...
Flexible architecture adapts to new uses, responds to change rather than stagnating, and is motive rather than static. Understanding how it has been conceived, designed, made and used helps us understand its potential in solving current and future problems associated with technological, social and economic ...
Can architects, designers, landscapers and artists make a real difference to people’s quality of life? If so, what are the best ways to address the problems of today’s societies – their lack of infrastucture, good-quality housing, resources and community spirit? Through over twenty case studies this ...
This title offers an in-depth focus on seven recent renovations of a most diverse range of properties, including the complete restoration and redesignation of an impressive country estate and park garden, the metamorphosis of one of the most authentic castles in the Dordogne (dating from 1453), the redesign ...
This latest addition to Images'' 21st Century Architecture series brings together 47 of the most stylish contemporary houses from around the world. From Australia and New Zealand, to the Adriatic Coast in Greece, to the rugged mountains of Switzerland; from the suburbs of Japan, to the glittering views ...
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 ...
70 international examples of train, subway and tram stations. 450 illustrations.
Societal and economic transitions have left numerous buildings redundant. Thanks to the esteem enjoyed by any sort of historic building fabric, an increasing aw…
The New 100 Houses is the fourth book in IMAGES\'' popular 100 Best Houses series. IMAGES has again selected houses that represent the very best in international residential architecture. The houses featured represent everything from the modern to the classical. This is a book that can be browsed through ...
Cena:58.39€ | Autor:Rôzni autori (editori) | Rok vydania:2004 | Jazyk: V anglickom jazyku | Dostupnosť:na sklade | ISBN:9781904313267 | Vydavateľ:Electa Architecture
Antique building materials immediately give timeless, inimitable style to a new or restored home. Reclaimed wooden floors, old terracotta tiles, traditional Bur…
This comprehensive handbook includes all the classic wall and floor coverings, but also some less common materials: natural stone, wood, ceramic tiles, carpets, wallpaper, as well as poly-concrete, linoleum, vinyl, rubber, synthetic resin, glass.This book gives an overview of the current market for floors ...
This is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for anyone with a love of interior design. This book features a variety of kitchen styles including recent instal…
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 ...
Presents the designs and renovations for churches, synagogues, and mosques.