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Moniek M. Bucquoye: Forms with a Smile: Design Today (English, Dutch)

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Today surrealism may be firstly known as a school in literature and fine arts, but the influence of this 20th-century school on other domains cannot be underestimated. The world of contemporary design doesn't escape a healthy portion of surreal humour. Forms with a smile bundles designs and objects of modern surrealists and shows that nothing is what it seems to be. Hairy carpets, lamps in the…

John Payne: Framing the Nineteenth Century: Picture Frames 1837-1935

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: A richly illustrated source book, detailing materials and methods of manufacture, Framing the Nineteenth Century is a select catalogue of frame makers and frames from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. For a long time, the frames of the 19th century were seen as poor imitations of the craftsmanship of earlier centuries, but in this book frames are celebrated for their unique…

Burgiana Alessandra: Italian Designers at Home

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Every day we use objects designed to make our lives easier and more pleasant. Chairs, tables, lamps, and drinking glasses all form part of our domestic routine. Many of the most eye-catching examples of these objects were created by Italian industrial designers. But what happens when these designers turn their creative energy toward their own homes? Italian Designers at Home opens the doors to…

Judith A. Neiswander: Stained and Art Glass: A Unique History of Glass Design and Making

Скачать книгу (размер 2 890 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 568) Аннотация: The artistic revolutions in glasswork over the last 150 years — from the Arts and Crafts Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco — are illuminated and analysed in this compendium of art glass. Historically innovative methods of working in the glass medium are noted, as are the artists who created them. Among the artists given particularly detailed treatment are John La Farge, Louis Comfort Tiffany,…

Russian Futurism

Скачать книгу (размер 1 212 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 239) Аннотация: The subject of Russian Futurism is familiar only to experts, and based on highly limited material. No other movement appears to have evoked quite the same public response, having, as it does, social roots. Referred to as the art of the future by the Russian press in 1908 — a year before the official appearance of the word — this book focuses on the works of some forty-two artistic…

Robyn Beaver: 100 More of the World's Best Houses

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Images is delighted to present this third volume of 100 fabulous architect-designed houses from around the world. We've found some remarkable homes, tucked away in off-the-beaten-track locations like Dakar, Senegal; Ко Samui, Thailand; the Brazilian countryside; Shanghai, China; Andalusia, Spain; and in more well-travelled locations, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the UK,…

Robyn Beaver: 100 Top Houses from Down Under

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: 100 Top Houses from Down Under is a collection of 100 projects from the best architects and interior designers in Australia and New Zealand. Included are: beach bachs, city apts, country retreats, suburban homes with a twist, holiday shacks, and much more.

Aisha Hasanovic: 50 Great Kitchens by Architects

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: This book examines the role of the architect and the influence of the client in creating a visually pleasing and functional kitchen. Colorful photography and personal quotes portray the kitchens within the context of their surrounding rooms, as well as their most important design features.

50 of the World's Best Apartments

Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: A digest of today's modern apartment trends. A sourcebook for apartment owners, architechts and interior designers. Features fabulous apartments from North America, Asia, Australia and South America.

Crafti Stephen: Beach Houses Down Under

Скачать книгу (размер 1 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 324) Аннотация: A stunning collection of residential beach architecture in this, the newest addition to the series.

Jo De Poorter: Joys of Life

Скачать книгу (размер 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 180) Аннотация: Joys of Life reviews van Hulle's most recent creations. The interior designer talks about the nature his gift — the joy he creates in the homes and lives of his clients. He offers suggestions for music to enjoy while at home, as well as practical tips on interior design.

Salon Design '05

Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: Showcases the work of talented interior designers the competitive world of the beauty salon in Japan. A pictorial guide, the photographs and line drawings will provide endless inspiration.

Sustainable House: Building in Wood

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Giving this versatile material new respect, the timeless and enduring qualities of wood are brought into focus through this full color, illustrated volume. The Sustainable House: Building in Wood provides a deep insight into the amazing properties of this much misunderstood material.

Vacation: 50 Great Holiday Homes

Скачать книгу (размер 1 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 324) Аннотация: Celebrates the holiday home, featuring projects from luxurious, sleek beach villas to isolated wooden cabins, a book that may be enjoyed again and again.

Vincent Munier: White Nature

Скачать книгу (размер 794 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 157) Аннотация: Three-times winner of the Eric Hosking Award for BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Vincent Munier takes us on a tour of this silent, frozen world. From the Far East to the Wild West, via the craggy peaks of the European Alps, we encounter swans, cranes, eagles, chamois, foxes, and many other animals in the hush of their stunning, snowbound habitats. Shadows, shapes, contours, and the…

Georges Binder: 101 of the World's Tallest Buildings

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Compiled by tall buildings expert Georges Binder, in conjunction with the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, this book is an up to date reference to 101 of the world's tallest skyscrapers. It includes photos, plans, details on architects, engineers and stakeholders, and comprehensive technical data on each building.

Wim Pauwels: Contemporary Houses

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This book illustrates trends in contemporary living by showing twenty projects carried out by leading architects and interior designers. They demonstrate that contemporary living nowadays calls for more than the harmonious integration of the latest designer furniture in a modern context.

Wim Pauwels: Family Houses

Скачать книгу (размер 1 034 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 204) Аннотация: Everyone has their own opinion about how the ideal family home should look. This difference out clearly in the various reports in this book, which range from historic country houses that have belonged to the same family for generations to distinctive, recently built homes for young families with children.