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.
The limitations of the Modernist palette have long been recognized and contemporary architects are looking to the ancient values of stone to give new expression to their ideas. Its permanence is increasingly used to express a sense of civic stability or ground the fluid forms of contemporary architecture. ...
Designers have long used traditional Chinese elements to add a touch of the Orient to homes and corporate interiors. Now, Neo-Chinese Art: Oriental Elements reveals stunning ways to incorporate these elements more fully into room designs. Don\''t just put a Chinese symbol on a wall; make sure it is meaningful ...
The expressive text captures varied inspirational spaces, while the photographs reveal a treasure trove of textures and colours. A dazzling sourcebook that will appeal to all lovers of Spain, interior design professionals and anyone seeking an armchair escape to this fascinating land.
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 ...
Durable and easy to clean, tile has been a popular practical material for thousands of years, but its allure extends far beyond its ability to withstand wear and tear. Tile is a medium for bringing light and beauty into a space. Now, with more choices than ever before, tile has become an incredibly popular ...
There has never been as much demand among stressed out professionals for places to get away from it all. Once the beach-side site has been selected, architects…
Take a look at some of the most amazing storefronts in the United States! Author Xu Bin has traveled the country to find the best, the most alluring, the most sophisticated shops - including branches of such top retailers as Louis Vuitton and Chanel, as well as unexpected smaller stores that no reader ...
The primary aim of shop keepers and manufacturers is one -to attract and sell more. Today in a consumer-oriented market, new ideas of product exhibit are proposed everyday. Through these ideas from the global viusal merchandisers, we can better learn and understand the different culture lifestyle, social ...
How about an incentive in an igloo, a wedding in a submarine or a cocktail party in a triumphal arch? From traditional to contemporary, intimate to large-scale - Extreme Venues sought and found the most unique, eccentric and unusual venues on earth. A birthady party in the world´s biggest toy store, ...
"100 Great Kitchens & Bathrooms: By Architects" examines the role of architects in creating comfortable, visually pleasing and functional kitchens and bathrooms. This title features a stunning collection of recent interior projects examining the vast array of styles adopted by architects around the world, ...
"150 Best Loft Ideas" offers a glimpse into innovative modern living spaces that reflect the changing views on designing, building, and living in a contemporary home. Featuring diverse styles and different trends, "150 Best Loft Ideas" provides an inspirational source of ideas for those active in the ...
Roger Yee is a graduate of the Yale School of Architecture and has received honors for his work in the field from such organisations as the American Institute of Architects and the Society of Interior Designers. He has been editor-in-chief of three design magazines, "Contract Design", "Corporate Design ...
Big doesn’t always mean better. Small City Houses wants to prove that you don’t need many square meters to create wonderful spaces. The book is a collection of…
Architects, designers, and anyone renovating an older building will find dozens of fresh, new ideas and information in New Perspectives: Domestic Interiors. The focus of this title is rebuilding, and more than 450 full-color illustrations plus 130 black-and-white illustrations and plans showcase ingenious ...
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 ...
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 ...
"In the City" is the third title in the phenomenally successful "The Way We Live" series, providing a visual, in-depth view of lifestyles in cities around the world, from New York to Cairo, from London to Saigon, in five major sections. Every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections ...
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 ...
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 ...
Whether one lives in a house in the country or an apartment in town, terraces are a treasured amenity, extending living spaces to the outdoors while allowing nature inside. This lavishly illustrated fantasy book highlights twenty spectacular terraces of every variety&8722&894rooftop terraces, garden ...