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.
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 ...
Heart of the home or laboratory for gourmet cooking, modern kitchens have evolved in ways few could have imagined. With advanced technology, high tech materials and innovative craftsmanship, kitchen design now offers more possibilities than ever. Whatever your design sensibility or logistical specifications, ...
"Architecture & Design Australia" is a new survey of Australian Architecture that takes an expansive look at over 50 builings, from private dwellings to public monuments, and includes many award-winning projects that have helped shape the energetic state of Australian design today. It is fair to say ...
Since streets become increasingly crowded, living on the top of a building promises privacy and distance. Rooftops have become the symbol of a new lifestyle - an extension and exclusive enjoyment of an area traditionally unused: the architectural crown of a building has been transformed into a new area ...
Beyond Architecture je první publikace svého druhu dokumentující tvůrčí bádání o architektuře a městských problémech v současném umění. Sebrané projekty ukazují, že i umělci berou architekturu jako počáteční bod pro experimentování. Text v angličtině. Beyond Architecture is the first publication of its ...
When water becomes an object of architecture. Water is probably the most diverse and fascinating of the four elements. When presented in a swimming pool, it signifies refreshment and relaxation, health, vivacity and zest for life. In this form, shaped by architecture and incorporated into the constructed ...
Hardly any other material unites such contradictory associations, stigmatized on the one hand, celebrated on the other concrete is still in the spotlight. Its almost inexhaustible potential and ever new applications and possibilities make it a most v aluable building material. Especially in combination ...
Cool Hotels Africa/Middle East showcases a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge hotels in Africa and the Middle East, all of them showcased because they embody the best in contemporary hotel design. This useful flexicover guide is extensively illustrated with approximately 400 color photographs, highlighting ...
Quality of design has been an indispensable component of successful sales strategies since time immemorial, and has only gained in importance in the age of internet sales. Retail shopping must be fun and passionately celebrated as an emotional experience. Since one trend chases the next, design must ...
From all over the Americas, and especially from Europe, the hip and discerning are flocking to sample Miami’s glamorous dining scene. The famed Art Deco splendor of South Beach, in particular, contains gorgeous eateries the equal of those anywhere in the world. As you might expect from the unofficial ...
Even in the city that never sleeps, you\''ve got to have somewhere chic to lay your head. Thankfully, this guide outlines the coolest possibilities. In addition to having sleek interiors and exteriors, these hip hotels are a stone\''s throw from restaurants and shops showcased in teNeues\''s Cool Restaurants ...
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is one of the giants of twentieth-century architecture and design. Born Charles Edouard Jeanneret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the self-named Le Corbusier was not only the creator of some of the most important and impressive buildings of the last century - Villa Savoye ...
In recent years, shops and boutiques have assumed an urban and cultural role that would have been unimaginable in earlier times. Consumers today find that brand names furnish quality goods. As a result, they will visit their favourite brand-name stores all over the world in search of an identity that ...
This series presents international architects and designer in monographies. Pierro Lissoni is one of Italy's most successful Designers, leading a company in Milan with over 50 Architects and Designers. So far he is known more for his furniture design rather than his architecture. He is often thought ...
Ecological rethinking and sustainable building concepts have become important topics in contemporary architecture. The use of renewable resources and the intent…
During the last 50 years, the plastic industry has grown at an incredible pace until becoming part of nearly all the areas of human activity. Plastic materials…
New York is the capital of the world, and rightly so. New York style influences fashion, culture, art, and lifestyle. Constantly evolving with new shopping and dining experiences, there’s a treasure trove of cool places to discover in New York City, the world’s ultimate metropolis. This accessible guide ...
Hong Kong is known worldwide for its dynamism and commercial acumen. Populated by forward-looking and risk-taking inhabitants, its architectural and design scen….
It\''s the weekend: 48 hours of free time! Turn off your Blackberry and recharge those creative batteries—or spend some precious time with your partner. Manager magazin, the monthly business magazine for professional decision makers, and teNeues have selected the best short-stay destinations in Europe. ...