This issue is about "Sustainable Landscape", encompassing a series of attractive projects which are "functional, cost-efficient, visually pleasing, environmentally friendly and maintainable".

This issue is about "Riverside Landscape", encompassing a series of attractive projects which are inspiring. Multiple world-renowned landscape designers have contributed their works to this issue, such as the USA based company SWA Group, Singapore based firm Grant Associates LOOK Architects Pte Ltd, as while as Aspect studio from Australia.

Landscape Record is a Quarterly publication based in Los Angeles focusing on urban designs and landscape architecture as well as the interaction between humans and landscapes. Great designs are treasures for everyone. The magazine sparks design innovation and shapes human experiences and understandings. Each Issue features News alongside fully illustrated examples of recent projects, awards alongside Interviews. Issue 2 features Community Gardens projects with examples from around the world.

Landscape Record is a Quarterly publication based in Los Angeles focusing on urban designs and landscape architecture as well as the interaction between humans and landscapes .Great designs are treasures for everyone. The magazine sparks design innovation and shapes human experiences and understandings. Each Issue features News alongside fully illustrated examples of recent projects, awards alongside Interviews. Issue 3 features projects addressing A Dialog Between Landscape and Architecture with projects from Grant Associates, Karres en Brands landscape architecture + urban planning and Tierra Design (S) Pte Ltd.

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.

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

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 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 "

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

 This dictionary profiles world-renowned architects, engineers, landscape architects, artists and photographers whose work has given rise to an entirely new dimension in designing the cityscape. It features leading figures from the international scene, including Tadao Andao, Emilio Ambasz, Daniel Buren, Tony Cragg, Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, Anish Kapoor, Rem Koolhaas, Maya Lin, Richard Long and James Turrel, among many others.

Over the last decade the concept of "landscape" has dramatically changed, Projects that reconstruct large disused areas, the design of public spaces, parks and private gardens, and Land Art all involve landscape design. This field has come to greater prominence with the increase in public projects and by keeping pace with new theoretical approaches and design practices. This volume will be an invaluable reference for any one involved in urban planning, public art, landscape architecture and landscape design.

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.

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)

Numerous examples of attractive natural stone homes.

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

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.

 

Ethno Architecture & Interiors spotlights the ways cultures from around the globe--from multiple African and South American countries, Indonesia, China, Japan, and more--are reflected in different interiors.

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

 

This book shows a compilation of fantastic residential projects with interior and exterior views, descriptions, and sketches.

 

This book offers you different outdoor spaces classified according to their typology: terraces, balconies, patios and landscaped roofs; projects that are articulated around the lines of action that make up the most representative trends of the modern garden. The contemporary nature of the different proposals lies in this new way of doing exteriorism, the so-called agritecture, a harmonious symbiosis between construction, living environment and human activity.

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.

The design of your own home depends on its environment, climate, and location. Here you will find various examples of this, combined with materials, technologies, and construction methods.

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!

 

In the form of sketches, material proposals, and design examples for interior and exterior use, Ecological Inspirations shows exciting buildings that propose sustainable ecological solutions.

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

'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

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.

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.

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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

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 ;

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

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

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.

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.

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

Since its creation in 1996 by Jean-Marc Gaulier, Urbicus has developed 'naturbanity' , a landscape practice as a pertinent means of tackling urban questions and which treats landscape architecture as an 'architecture of the land area' . Surrounded by a multi-disciplinary team, Jean -Marc Gaulier leads land-use planning strategies not to create a body of his own work, but to strive for the preservation, the enhancement and the balanced development of ordinary or iconic landscapes that are entrusted to him. Through prospective study missions and programmes, management plans and landscape plans, urban planning and development, and consulting and assistance to local authorities, the agency approaches the landscape projects in all its states: the rehabilitating of riverside or coastal sites preserving nature from urban or tourist pressure; the development of public spaces to regenerate the town of yesterday or equip the city of tomorrow; projects for towns in renewal or undergoing urban development structured by landscape; infrastructure projects thought of in terms of views landscape, natural and urban garden projects that are the foundation for positive environments. This book 'Landscape Transformations' is a review of projects chosen to illustrate that the landscape, itself at the crossroads of the viable, the liveable and the fair, offers an appropriate way to respond 'sustainably' to the challenges of land-use planning. The diversity of projects shown testifies to the fact that 'landscape architecture' is a pragmatic form of urban planning.

Shanghai is the fastest growing city at the moment and will be one of the most important metropolitan cities in the world. The diversity of Western and Oriental influences can be seen on its streets, in the silhouettes of its buildings and in their interi

The book presents the research by the Action Space! Studio on the Evolutionary City. An ambitious project meant to create a new tool not only for urban planners, but also for people involved inside project management business and people outside that practice. A kind of simulator-educational tool. The journey of discovery began by understanding evolution starting with Darwin, his phenotypes, the realms of biology, sociology, and economics. Pumped by evolution's magic the studio quickly plunged into game theory. These two lines of research synthesized into a set of games modeled on diverse aspects of the city - from the tasks a building developer faces when dealing with land value to the more intangible aspects of a city (i.e. the driving forces of desires in social groups).

The bathroom is a haven for relaxation, grooming, and total privacy. Today's bathroom still features the basic bathtub, shower, wash basin, and mirror, along with traditional materials, and while it serves its original purpose, its look and feel can be in

Many view apartment-living as the way of the future, and this book demonstrates just why it can be so desirable. After all, apartment dwellers enjoy the best of everything: the best views; functional floorplans; low-level maintenance, and convenient, inner-city locations close to work, shops, restaurants and continuous entertainment. With over 50 apartments set in the world's most desirable destinations, including Rio, Sydney, New York, London and Hong Kong, this new book demonstrates why so many people are now choosing to call an apartment home. A handy, pocket-sized reference, it offers a concise and insightful glimpse into some of the world's most beautiful homes, from penthouses to pied-a-terres. Each started life as a non-descript shell, with many being reclaimed from warehouses or office spaces. Now, they are luxury penthouses, funky lofts, sleek bachelor pads, and even sumptuous family homes. Outstanding colour photography and plans complement easy-to-read project descriptions to make this book a functional guide to planning and decorating your own sophisticated piece of residential bliss.

This book presents, through the finished works of a considerable number of Catalan architects (among them; Bonell i Gil, Enric Miralles, Carme Pinós, Carlos Ferrater...) , the vision of a phase between 2004 and 2009. This publication aims to sp

Der aus einem Architektenwettbewerb hervorgegangene Entwurf verbindet architektonisch-stadtebauliche Leitgedanken mit der Corporate Identity der Firma adidas: Die Dynamik der Marke findet ihre Entsprechung in der Gliederung und Rhythmisierung der einzelne

The profile and standing of the architectural profession is undergoing a transformation. Competition from civil engineers and integrated construction companies is on the increase and the market segments are becoming narrower. Buildings alone are insufficient advertising. It has become vitally important for architects to exploit the previously neglected fields of public relations, marketing, and branding in order to define, present and convey the quality and range of architectural services they offer. The purpose of this handbook is to introduce architects to those fields of marketing and communication design which are particularly relevant to their profession, to help them promote their services more creatively, develop marketing strategies for their everyday needs, and use communication and media more professionally. It presents numerous examples, solutions and strategies and demonstrates how architects can use them to personal advantage.

Cultural Architecture' presents 27 projects by the best Chinese architects and architectural design firms. Featured buildings were created with innovative concepts and unique architectural languages for cultural events, such as museums, art galleries and memorials.

Now in a new flexi edition that is more affordable than ever, this breathtaking volume highlights the world's best modern architecture, the people behind the buildings, and the impact they have had on their surroundings. From New York City's Chrysler Buil

From the typewriter to the Apple Mac, Icons of Design includes the finest examples of furniture, accessories, household appliances, vehicles and toys that have transcended their everyday utility to achieve iconic status over the course of the twentieth ce

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Problems in construction have existed for as long as architecture itself has enclosed our spaces. Particularly in glass structures there have been some catastrophic problems in recent years. It would seem that modern architecture with its complex technolo

Only a few decades ago, Dubai was merely a tranquil Bedouin city. Today, the skyline of a boomtown rises from the desert. Reports about it are distinguished by superlatives. In particular, reports regardign new buildings in this country of little shadow o

Apart from being one of Asia’s largest metropolises, Beijing is an ultimate visual challenge. The country's growing economy and construction boom has attracted the attention of the world's finest architects eager to create masterworks in this city.

Cape Town is the third most populous city in South Africa and it is receiving the largest number of tourists of any South African city. It is a vivid aspiring town with a lot of new Hotels and Restaurants. Cape Town's architecture is a fascinating mosaic

In the last ten years, concrete has reemerged as a prime building material and is highly rated amongst architects - in particular the younger generation - because of its sculptural qualities and interesting textures. There have been great advances in the

Color Design deals with the deliberate use of color as an essential element of interior and exterior design. The projects presented here document very different perceptions and approaches. The book - literally - presents a colorful mixture of internationa

"Architecture and 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 stat

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.

Created for students and professionals to inspire changes in how new buildings are designed and constructed, the Self-Sufficient competition challenged participants to design a self-sufficient and ecologically oriented dwelling. In the early 20th century, the concept of "dwelling" was defined as a "machine for living", a reference to a new way of understanding the construction of inhabitable spaces that characterized the Machine Age. Today, a century later, we face the challenge of constructing a sustainable or self-sufficient dwelling, a living organism that interacts with its environment, exchanging resources, and which functions as an entirely independent entity. The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has collected a selection of entries presented during its 1st Advanced Architecture Contest: Self-Sufficient Housing.

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 anniv

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.

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

Consistent with Berlin’s agenda behind its unsuccessful bid to host the 2000 Olympics, the velodrome and swimming-pools designed by Dominique Perrault act mainly as enhancing infrastructure in the city’s reunification process. The two building

 

This visual idea book is just as inspiring for interior designers and architects as it is for private designers.

This book is a critical revision on innovation in urban planning. In Italy, practices of spatial planning and urban development have undergone significant transformation in recent decades, especially the 1990s, despite the continuing influence of more tra

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

Science Spaces like research institutes, libraries, laboratories and university facilities are nowadays not just functional buildings, they are contemporary architecture of high standards. The departments and institutes open theirselves more and more to t