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.
Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. A tourist's hot spot and one of the most frequented cities in summer. There is a lot more to Barcelona's architecture than just Gaudí. Since the Olympic Games in 1992 international architects began to shape the capital of Modernism with numerous contructions. ...
It has been the French revolution that has paved the way for an inventive and creative spirit in the arts, architecture, literature, and music that enhanced the development of science and technology of the future. Even a few years back, on the 200th anniversary of the revolution, the city presented more ...
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 ...
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 ...
V spontánnych prejavoch tvorcov drevených kostolíkov sa harmonicky spája duchovné i umelecké dedičstvo Východu i Západu. Z tristo sa ich zachovalo asi päťdesiat. Vyrástli pred niekoľkými storočiami uprostred lesov severovýchodu Slovenska. Tvorili a tvoria posvätný priestor, ktorý vyznieva v plnom zmysle ...
Zlatisto sa lesknúce kupoly, mramorové chrámy žiariace z vrcholkov hôr, nádherné stúpy a pagody, katedrály vypínajúce sa do nebies a bohato zdobené mešity, monumentálne sochy, skvostné obrazy a ornamenty- takmer na celom svete ľudia vytvárali v službách náboženstva majstrovské diela architektúry a umenia. ...
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 ...
Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. "Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture" provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many ...
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 ...
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 ...
From weekend homes to get-away cabins in the mountains, by the sea, or in the woods, this architecture embodies our longing for lounging in nature. Rock the Shack is a survey of such contemporary refuges from around the world - from basic to luxury. The book features a compelling range of sparingly to ...
Every building ever realized by the renowned Japanese master
Architecture reflects the period of time in which it was created. This is true for landmark buildings and major public projects as well as residential and family properties. Yet architecture is also an expression of an individual''s personality, needs, taste, and his or her overall take on life. Different ...
Sublime landscapes, rich cultures, ancient traditions and startling modernity: the ninth book in the wildly successful }Hip Hotels{ series goes east. This book features some 45 hotels, from Istanbul to Japan.
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 ...
