This new book documents an architecture competition staged as part of the Venice Biennial's 7th International Architecture Exhibition. The objective of the competition was to identify and establish a ''map'' of the current condition of architecture and its teaching in schools. Open to students and architects--and only on-line--the instructions for participants were to submit four digital images, illustrating the proposed idea of a city for the third millennium. Almost all of the proposals fall into three overarching categories: first, ''green'' cities responding to environmental issues, second, cities oriented towards the possibilities of new technologies, and third, cities that address the afflictions of global capitalism--refugees, migrants, rising levels of poverty, and new social conflicts. This beautifully designed new book documents the best of the entries, and also includes a CD-ROM.

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David Black terms his large scale sculptures 'Proto-Architecture' .. a combining of architectural forms: columns, arch-like units, canopies, benches.. with sculptural elements: imagery, a mix of stable forms with high energy, projecting movement. Black, in fact, began his college career as a physics major. His highly imaginative constructions are carefully engineered. He's what the Russian constructivists called an 'artist-engineer'. Urban Sculpture as Proto-Architecture documents David Black s public sculptures, with essay by Donald Kuspit, interview by Frauke Sandig of Umbrella Films, and notes by the artist.

Non Intentional Design defies all standards, is subversivley and beautiful and part of all cultures. The book shows, how people can modify very banal things due to creative use. NID deals with norms which are "abnormally" transformed - every day, everywhe

This volume of the series about young but already very successful architects and designers introduces to the projects of the french designer Matali Crasset. The book not only shows the assembled work of Matali Crasset but also what she understands under "

This volume of a new series about young but very successful architects and designers introduces to the record track of the architecture company Delugan-Meissl Associated Architects. Their work is characterised by an open and sensible approach towards the

Markus Benesch works in Munich and Milan for such renowned clients as yoox.com, Paul Smith and Benetton. He is particularly well-known for his COLORFLAGE wallpaper and wall panel collection designed for Rasch. This monograph presents his work in the field of product design, interior architecture and surface design.

In a space of only 5 years Oki Sato has left his mark as a freelance designer the world over, winning numerous awards. In 2002 he founded his design company called Nendo, which means clay in Japanese. He chose this image because clay is flexible, moldable

This series presents international architects and designers who have not published an own book yet. Ferruccio Laviani is known for his design for famous customers like Dolce & Gabbana, FLOS, Kartell and many more. After going to the Technical Institute for Craftsmen Lute and Wood in Cremona he enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture of the Milan Polytechnic where he followed course with Achille Castiglioni and Marco Zunaso. Before he opened his own copmpany in 1991, he worked for the Studio De Lucchi.

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 rat

The loft as we know it today is quite different from its original conception during the 1960s, when this typology of residence became popularized to reconvert warehouses that artists maintained with very few means. Today a loft can simply imply an open-pl

The rapid evolution of new kinds of lifestyles over the past 20th century have generated new working schemes and new ways of carrying out professional activities that have transformed the working area into an integral part of the domestic space. Freelance professionals often opt to establish their office at hone for economic reasons, as well as for the opportunity to work within a personalized space that is both aesthetic and comfortable.

This volume presents light as an element with the same importance as furniture or layout; it is treated innovatively and imbued with a distinctive personality. In this book, light transcends the simple function of illumination, becoming a tool for emphasi

In every of the new compact design books are about 25 to 30 projects shown to the particular theme. As far as available, projects are presented with detailed plans.

A more flexible lifestyle, increasing rents an a greater number of single-person homes have all meant that apartments, especially in big cities, have been reduced to a single room. This does not necessarily have to be a disadvantage however. The use of sp

Soccer in Germany - that means Bundesliga action between Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 or Hertha BSC Berlin against Hamburger SV. It also means the Champions League and UEFA Cup, as well as the international games between the national teams. Soccer in Germ

In every of the new compact design books are about 25 to 30 projects shown to the particular theme. As far as available, projects are presented with detailed plans.

In every of the new compact design books are about 25 to 30 projects shown to the particular theme. As far as available, projects are presented with detailed plans.

This series presents international architects and designers who have not published an own book yet. Stephen Williams is one of them. With his office Stephen Williams Architects in Hamburg he focusses on corporate architecture with the ambition to relate the architecture to the companies philosophie. Expermenting with connotation and quotation in each of his projects, Stephen Williams' work is marked by literary aesthetic qualitities, not only in terms of conceptual function but also in his detailed exploration of simultaneous levels of meaning. Projects for customers such as VW, Warner Music and Universal have brought him already a great reputation. Recently he is planing the flagship store for the international known ceramic company Dibbern. This book features a selection of his projects and introduces to his innovative work.

Fashion is another name for vogue. It stands at the forefront of the avant-garde trends. Illustration is the most flexible graphic design which could convey designers' inspirations freely. What if fashion meets illustration? When fashion is illustrated with diverse illustration approaches, the passionate images would enhance the fascinating charm of fashion. In the book, pencil, watercolour, colour pen, marker pen, software, collage and synthesis approaches are introduced in detail. The trendy elements in fashion are illustrated in a fresh way.

Lovely Design brings together an international collection of the most popular, adorable, hilarious and sometimes dark Kawaii art being made today. Includes over 100 full colour commercial and artistic examples from around the world.

Black, the colour of the night, silence, intimacy, mystery, elegance, and the unknown. More than 250 images - classified in chapters such as architecture, design, high tech stuff, fashion and food - show us how to exploit this colour to the max. Black constitutes a true source of inspiration for professional and amateur creative projects.

Situated along the Elbe River, Germany's second largest city and most important seaport also boasts a lively cultural life that includes theater, symphony, opera, museums and of course, restaurants. This copiously illustrated little guide focuses on those

Germany’s second most popular destination after Berlin is a city that enjoys contradicting itself. It’s a place that’s held on to age-old folk traditions but also serves as a haven for high-minded sophistication. It has a vibrant arts sc

No city embodies the essence of stylish sophistication better than Paris. This indispensable guide to the hippest hotels in the French capital emphasizes cutting-edge interiors and exteriors. It also lists each hotel's facilities as well as nearby restaur

This copiously illustrated guide selects the very best in contemporary hotels across Germany. Extensive photographs document the futuristic furniture, cool art and edgy décor. This overview features chic accommodations in major cities as well as the

Long a favorite travel destination, Spain is host to a growing number of chic, contemporary lodgings that offer every comfort and amenity. This compilation of hip places to stay features the most noteworthy accommodations throughout the country. Every ent

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 a

London is an unparalleled blend of tradition and edginess. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its hotels. This vital compendium showcases chic hotels sure to wow even the most spoiled guest. Each profile lists hotel facilities as well as nearby restaur

Japan embodies the fascinating cross-section of a country endowed with a rich and varied culture, firmly imbued with traditional knowledge, skill and experience. The book features more than 50 projects of about 20 architectural and design studios from all over Japan, presented and divided into categories such as shops, restaurants, houses, offices, museums etc. Although all the architects and designers being introduced in this book are quite different, their works, realize amid Japan's highly competitive and evolved society, share all a quest for practicality and originality.

Tropical Design is not an established architectural style, but a collective description of architecture and interior design in tropical countries, designed by architects from around the equator. Rooted in the traditional style of architecture that is typi

Since the last century, most of the public space has been designed for and around the automobile. Gradually, a mostly undifferentiated infrastructure developed into landmark architecture, with buildings and constructions of all kinds that interpret and ma

The increasingly faster changing trends and attitudes about life are also logically reflected in the design. In the era of mass production, media giants and time where 'average' is expanding at an alarming rate, it is more important than ever to t

Designers in The Americas - including North, South and Central America - are as diverse as the cultures within which they work. In fact, it is difficult to talk about them as one cohesive group; their passions, design strategies, and formal outcomes canno

In ancient Greece, the term stadium was defined as a footrace over a distance 192 m. This distance measurement was then later used as a description for the competition facility. Nowadays a stadium is considered a total competitive sporting complex with fi

In this book Chinese Design, we are pleased to introduce a wide array of different architectural projects, and the various designers, architectural ateliers and developers that have made these works come to light. The distribution of the book has been don

The beauty market is developing and booming world wide. Wellness programs allow one to rediscover one's own body and inspire us to look toward inner tranquility. This trend demands architecturally-holistic approaches which recongnizes the unity of the roo

This title features the most famous and spectacular skyscrapers in the world - many of which have become symbols of the cities in which they stand. The buildings are grouped thematically by architectural movement and arranged chronologically to allow for

This book presents a representative selection of the most important bridges in the world from a design and engineering point of view. It includes the works of top international engineers and architects which is arranged in a super graphic collection of in

With the term lounge, one associates a place accompanied with lingering physical relaxation and a pleasant atmosphere. Relaxing in contemporarily designed surroundings thus becomes an attitude toward life. This volume shows over 60 international design ex

Laura Osorno hails from Bogot�, Colombia. She fell in love with illustration early on, designing posters, flyers and invitations. Soon enough she was illustrating and publishing children's books, as well as working with ad agencies, and other brands. In this book she has chosen some of the best recent examples of Commercial Illustration from Fashion, Food and Drink, Cosmetic, Gift and other sectors . Including over 120 examples all in full colour from products sourced from around the world.

Renzo Piano, born in Italy in 1937, has been a leading protagonist on the stage of world architecture since the 1970s. This text looks at his work which combines the best building traditions of his native land with the most advanced technological achievem

Fashion illustration is one of the most unique subjects for illustrators. It's competitive and challenging in a positive way. Creative Techniques of Fashion Illustration selects almost 200 projects worldwide giving a systematic account of fashion illustration. The main topics include introduction, forms of expression, practical and drawing techniques with world recognized fashion illustrators discussing their working process.

This book displays current trends and popular approaches of package design for electronic products. Featured, amongst the others are; communication devices, computers and accessories, small household appliances, fashionable digital products and mobile storage devices.

With the onset of the computer and e-mail , it seems these days we are less likely to send a card by post. However there is something very personal about receiving personal mail. Card Design has chapters covering Invitation Cards, Promotional Cards as well as several types of Greeting Cards looking at the aspects of why people would want to keep your card rather than treat as junk mail. Over 150 detailed examples are included all in full colour.

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This new sensibility, which we have dared to call maximalism, brings together the intentions of designers who are building a new complex and eclectic modernity. As it occurs in each aesthetic trend born with energy, maximalism has shaken all the disciplin

We present the most relevant 10 works of Antoni Gaudí and of Salvador Dalí. Also a comparative analysis that discovers the work of these two geniuses, capable of transforming the pictorial technology and the architectural one into something more

In a collection of projects developed during the 1990s, Margaret Helfand Architects argues for an architecture of logic, simplicity, and sensuality. Presented chronologically, nineteen projects ranging from showrooms, residences, academic buildings, parks, and functional objects are examined in photographs and texts along the three axes fundamental to the firm's work: geometry, structure, and materials. Basic materials such as steel, wood, glass, and stone are used with a minimum of transformation, allowing their inherent colors, textures, and structural properties to create visual stimulation. Seen are such diverse works as Vertical House on a Trapezoidal Site, Octagon: Structure and Landscape, and Apartment for Art and Music, as well as the Time Out New York offices, Williamsburg Community Center, and a child development center.

This is a superbly illustrated look at the latest trends and innovations in the fast-paced world of stand design. New product presentation requirements, and the ever-growing importance which organisation give to attending trade shows has created a new form of architecture whose capacity for innovation has drawn some of the world's top architects and designers. Filled with full colour photography, "Stands" presents readers with an accessible introduction to the latest innovations and trends of this new architectural genre, as well as providing a detailed look at some of the most original and creative designs and concepts from around the world.

This magnificent illustrated book provides insights into the spellbinding variety of color in Oriental and Mediterranean gardens. Charlotte Seeling transports the reader into a blossoming Morocco, where in addition to gardens like those out of Thousand an

This book will give you an impression of around 45 of the most exciting hair salons from around the globe, in pictures, words and plans. The selection will show a large diversity of different architectural applications. Wether their design is innovative, minimalist, baroque, ethnic or kitch, each of these salons will reveal it's own identity. A real inspirational tool for any hairdresser in search of new ideas for the conversion of his salon.

A guide to the design, development and meaning of every car logo worldwide, examining 125 car emblems including every logo currently in use as well as fascinating examples now only to be found on vintage and classic cars. A reference for every car lover -

Monografia prezinta pe larg, in cele 214 pagini color, peste 20 de proiecte realizate in comun sau separat de cei doi arhitecti. «Firma Andreescu si Gaivoronschi este un reper, pe care te poti baza atunci cand vrei sa definesti ceva categoric reprezentativ pentru arhitectura romaneasca de azi, sau pentru un mediu arhitectural local remarcabil – Timisoara. Ioan Andreescu si Vlad Gaivoronschi ocupa de aproape doua decenii o pozitie de autoritate certa si continua sa nu o dezminta.» (Dana Vais)

Logo Design Workbook focuses on creating powerful logo designs and answers the question, “What makes a logo work?”

In the first half of this book, authors Sean Adams and Noreen Morioka walk readers step-by-step through the entire

Powder room, comfort station, privy, loo, dunny... the infinite variety of names we invent for this universal necessity, the toilet, is matched by an extraordinary variety of designs worldwide, from miniature log cabins in the Canadian wilderness to state

This book has chosen more than 130 remarkable brand image design programmes of catering services all over the world. From the perspective of the industry's character, the book has combined it with the culture and requirements' differences among various countries and areas as well as social groups, showing readers the most forward-looking and practical brand image designs of catering services. According to the types of catering services, the book has been categorised into five sections, including restaurants, bars, cafes, fast food restaurants and fruit parlours, involving the design of logo, business cards, envelopes, menus, related articles, souvenirs, packing cases, web pages, and indoor and outdoor environments, etc. Here, each programme is special and inspiring. We believe it will provide readers with distinctive and exciting visual experience, and invite you to ponder the future of the industry's brand image design.

More than 250 remarkable masterpieces from all over the world have been carefully selected to represent the trend of modern liquid packaging design. Each work has its specialty in choosing the font, material and pattern, etc. The book has been categorised into six sections, including beverages, food, dairy products, care products, cosmetics and alcohol products.

The book has introduced a great deal of experience on the book layout and typographic design, which combines practicality, artistic quality and aesthetics in one. It also describes the whole design process in detail, and sums up the ways and means of book design. What's more, it detailedly illustrates the compositions of book design, the basic principles and design process, as well as layout design, component design and the visual communication design of cover and content. It includes a number of masterpieces of world-renowned graphic designers and book designers from all over the world.

The image of a hotel covers more than just the Architecture of Interior Design and Layout When we speak about the image of a hotel we instantly think about architecture or interior design.Hotel Brand Image Design looks at design concepts used across the world to achieve that final touch that will distinguish one brand from another. Looking at everything from stationery, signage, toiletries and welcome gifts the work of 39 design agencies is featured accompanied by full colour images and photographs using examples from across the world.

Featuring innovative international design, architecture and spatial interventions in a trans-disciplinary platform, the magazine Talking Cities stretches the boundaries of architecture and urban design and shifts our perceptions of contemporary city space

"The Vanishing Man is a riveting detective story and a brilliant reconstruction of an art controversy, but it is also a homage to the art of Velázquez, written by a critic who remains spellbound by his genius, as readers will be spellbound by this book" - Colm Tóibín

In 1845, a Reading bookseller named John Snare came across the dirt-blackened portrait of a prince at a country house auction. Suspecting that it might be a long-lost Velázquez, he bought the picture and set out to discover its strange history. When Laura Cumming stumbled on a startling trial involving John Snare, it sent her on a search of her own. At first she was pursuing the picture, and the life and work of the elusive painter, but then she found herself following the bookseller’s fortunes too – from London to Edinburgh to nineteenth-century New York, from fame to ruin and exile.

An innovative fusion of detection and biography, this book shows how and why great works of art can affect us, even to the point of mania. And on the trail of John Snare, Cumming makes a surprising discovery of her own. But most movingly, The Vanishing Man is an eloquent and passionate homage to the Spanish master Velázquez, bringing us closer to the creation and appreciation of his works than ever before.

Store Brand Image Design' features a selection of distinctive brand image designs from all over the world. The content has been divided into six sections; clothing store, shopping mall, grocery, stationery shop, sports shop and design store. The amount of inspirational designs makes it a perfect reference for designers and design students.

A comprehensive compilation of modern and innovative prefabricated buildings, also for the price-conscious builders.

Numerous examples of attractive natural stone homes.

Wood like stone, is building material that has been used throughout human history. Western imagery, heir to that of Greece and Rome, has tended to revere stone as mark of nobility and civilization.

A large selection of modern tree houses. From the small hut to the comfortable dwelling spectacular living ideas are shown.

The vast majority of the project in this book are stone-built houses designed to comply with their owners' requirements to have aresidence away from the noise, pollution and stress of the big city.

Gardens become an extension of our homes and encourage us to enjoy the outdoors. Wheteher it is a private or park in a city, planning the elements of this space is an absolute necesity.

The book offers a comprehensive selection of contemporary single-family homes and villas

Few things are as stressful and as exciting as moving house. Empty spaces create the same anxiety that an artist suffers in front of a blank canvas. So much to do and so many possibilities!

India is diverse, multilayered, and rich in traditions with a past still passing by. Today India is able to maintain a ritualistic link with the heritage of the skilled craftsmanship, the remarkable presence of the past and the modern building process use

Tendering constitutes the transition from the drawing and planning stage to the construction phase. In addition to its economic and contractual dimension, it is also an essential tool for translating design quality into built quality. This volume presents

Computer aided design (CAD) is the rendering of architectural drawings using the computer, which today plays a central role in almost all architectural firms. This volume explains the principles and fundamentals of CAD and provides the student with a simp

Loadbearing systems are the basis of any structure. In order to provide architecture students with an easily understandable introduction to the field of supporting structures, this volume begins with the fundamentals of loads and forces and then moves on

Models make it possible to visualize an idea in three dimensions. Designing with models and presenting ideas is an important step in the development of a consciousness of design.

Themes:
- Levels of abstraction and degrees of detail ;

Technical Drawing deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of a project. For students, the primary focus is on the development and methodical construction of a technical drawing.

Themes:
- Types of plan (from site

Sex Design presents an exciting selection of creative works on the pursuit of sex and erotica. Included are products designs, graphic designs, advertising campaigns, publicity and promotion items, and objects relating to sex and love, provocative adds using sex as an enticement, phallic architecture, sex toys, and lots of sexual innuendo. From the subliminal to the overt, Sex design brings ingenious new meaning to the word erotic.

This book will try to encapsulate the way red is represented in the trendiest and edgiest categories of human life. Through the categories of Fashion, Interiors, Architecture, Design Objects, Gastronomy and so on, we will truly see the range and boldness that Red emits. This contemporary monograph on red will blow your mind in the way that only red can.

'Meet the new king of decluttering' - The Times
'Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki' - Parade

'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things'

Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.

In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven't used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, more fulfilled lives

Rockport Publishers, in collaboration with the Clio Awards, is proud to present the 43rd annual Clio Awards. Clio Awards has been recognizing the best in advertising design worldwide for 43 years. A jury of top advertising and design industry professional

Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The illustrations also show Ms Kondo’s unique folding method, clearly showing how to fold anything from shirts, trousers and jackets to skirts, socks and bras.

The secret to Marie Kondo’s unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something ‘sparks joy’ and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change.

Marie Kondo’s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, presents her unique tidying philosophy and introduces readers to the basics of her KonMari method. It has already transformed the homes and lives of millions of people around the world. Spark Joy is Marie Kondo’s in-depth tidying masterclass, focusing on the detail of how to declutter and organise your home.

Every day we are constantly bombarded by information from newspapers, magazines, outdoor advertising, television and radio, mobile phones and the Internet. In order to stand out from the crowd Contemporary Designers have added graphs and charts as a simple was to convey complex information. Infographics and Data Visualisation looks at the classification, techniques and interpretation of Infographic Design and is full of full colour examples of their use in the Business, Lifestyle, Travel, Environmental and many other sectors.

London may be known as a city of grey for its persistently cloudy skies, but when it comes to everything else, few cities on the planet can boast such colorful palette of converging cultures and styles. Inherently vibrant and extraordinarily diverse, it h

A practical guide for people who are thinking of designing their own loft. You will find a lot of useful information regarding heating, floors, lighting, the use of colours.

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

In the lifetime of a single house or apartment, the kitchen can undergo countless renovations. Many a homeowner has dismissed a purchase owing to an outdated kitchen, yet despite this need to move with the times the kitchen remains a warm and nurturing pl