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.
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 ...
Interiors for Living is a book dedicated to show a graphic testimony of the different tendencies and trends of the best worldwide interior design and their most outstanding exponents, succeeding in reinventing different styles for its adaptation to the present ways of life, from Europe to Australia, ...
Detail in Contemporary Staircase Design provides a revealing insight into this most sculptural of architectural elements. Featuring many of the world\''s most highly acclaimed architects, as well as emerging practitioners, the book presents 40 recently completed staircase designs, found in homes, galleries, ...
A new generation of homeowners and architects is finding original solutions and unusual locations for contemporary single-family homes in urban areas. Our House in the City not only presents striking photos and detailed architectural plans of urban living A new generation of homeowners and architects ...
This is a superbly illustrated book looking at the cutting edge of environmentally-responsible architecture. Bioclimatic design is a cutting edge architectural concept where the use of energy, water, and construction materials must be considered in relation to their impact on the environment - whilst ...
Published in collaboration with the MAK Vienna and “LE STANZE DEL VETRO” on the occasion of the exhibition in Venice, the volume presents over 300 works from th…
Botanic Gardens: A Living History is an extensive and practical guide to the world’s foremost botanic gardens. This visually stunning hardback book unearths the fascinating history of the botanic garden, from the first modern gardens founded in Northern Italy, to the technological achievements of contemporary ...
The concept of architectural reform has always been conceived as a solution for the conservation of the past into the present. Nowadays, we can say that the rehabilitation or renovation of buildings is an interesting way of solving the architectural problems concerning the new urban, social, environmental ...
Cena:51.35€ | Autor:Rôzni autori (editori) | Rok vydania:2007 | Jazyk: V anglickom jazyku | Dostupnosť:na sklade | ISBN:9781904313557 | Vydavateľ:Electa Architecture
Mountains, valleys, weather conditions and open spaces become the foundations and support to fresh ways of artistic expression that do not adhere to the conventional walled boundaries of museums or art galleries.
Learn leadership from the best--proven insights from the power elite in business, government, and beyond§§View from the Top brings readers inside the corridors of power and relates the personal stories and powerful findings from the Platinum Study, a groundbreaking study of 550 elite American CEOs, senior ...
For many, eco skyscrapers are synonymous with Ken Yeang. In more than three decades of practice, Ken Yeang has almost single-handedly pioneered and developed this building genre. This book presents Ken Yeang\''s work on the design of ecologically responsive skyscrapers, and includes his essay on applying ...
Prvý diel z plánovaného cyklu Ľubomíra Longauera Úžitková grafika na Slovensku po roku 1918 nesie názov Modernosť tradície. Autor sa venuje začiatkom slovenskej úžitkovej grafiky. Po pomalom rozbehu došlo k nebývalému rozmachu slovenského kultúrneho života. Koncom dvadsiatych rokov sa výraznejšie presadili ...
This selection of projects demonstrates how graphics and colour can reinforce the strength of spaces. The spatial application of colour is explained by the creators of the projects through texts and photographs. This is an essential book for exploring the specific uses and trends in colour. Work from ...
With ever-increasing numbers of sophisticated and experienced travellers, and the growing exchange of information on destinations, hotels have discovered that they must constantly keep upgrading and improving in order to hold their appeal for discriminating guests. The innovative designs contained in ...
Architecture of Change 2 presents an unrivalled collection of the most innovative architecture that makes a considerable contribution to a sustainable future. Over forty exemplary projects by internationally renowned architecture practices such as Renzo Piano and OMA founder Rem Koolhaas are featured ...
This fresh overview of Tadao Ando''s oeuvre spans the breadth of his career, from his beginnings in 1975 to today. Based on the massive XXL edition, this accessible volume sheds light on the Modernist.