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Скачать книгу (размер 1 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 292) Аннотация: This book presents a selection of GUND Partnership's recent work, reflecting the firm's continuing commitment to the social and narrative power of architecture. Beginning with a respect for the principles of site and context as form drivers, the projects seek to knit together mission and materials in new ways. Whether an urban or campus intervention or a pristine landscape, the most successful…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 687 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 332) Аннотация: Penthouses and their luxury apartment counterparts have always had a glamorous history. They speak of prestige, luxury living high in the sky and of course a certain amount of social elevation. Heiresses, millionaires, media moguls and movie stars have known of the exclusivity, mystery, sophistication and symbolism of high-rise living for decades, ever since Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton…

Скачать книгу (размер 820 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 162) Аннотация: This book presents six case-study buildings, each more than a generation old, that were on the brink of oblivion. In each case, Mitchell Giurgola Architects worked closely with the client to determine how the project could be salvaged by incorporating updated program elements to serve a new generation of users. All six case studies present in detail how each project is analysed, from its energy…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Lucien Lagrange: The Search for Elegance is the story of one architect's mid-course adjustment, a journey of discovery from Modern to Classical and back again, from disillusionment to renewed inspiration. At the heart of the book are Lucien Lagrange's projects, stunningly captured by William Zbaren and elucidated by Robert Sharoff in detailed captions and a critical essay that provides background…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 300) Аннотация: Long before the international community recognised C.Y. Lee as the architect of the world's tallest skyscraper — the 508-metre-tall Taipei 101 — his distinct buildings were already turning heads in Asia. Taking his cues from Chinese pagodas, old, square-holed Chinese copper coins, and even the shape of Chinese characters, C.Y. Lee has developed a brand of modern Chinese architecture that few of…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The 1990's saw the re-emergence of major tall buildings in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, UK and Germany. This book will examine the significant tall buildings of Europe and similar projects in Moscow and Istanbul. In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a centre for new tall buildings, with the construction of several very tall buildings in Dubai and Riyadh; commercial and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 252) Аннотация: A garden, whether small or large, is made up of many different elements and details. Grouping these design elements is like a recipe: choosing a balance of the right details creates a perfect garden in any space. Garden Details breaks down the elements of garden design and shows how each can be used to create unique garden spaces. It includes ideas for a multitude of garden elements — from…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: During its first decade, Harrison Design Associates has become a leader in the field of classical and traditional design. With offices in Georgia and California, its projects range in style from Mission Revival to magnificent Beaux-Arts Classicism. This volume is a detailed exploration of the firm's works to date. With rich colour photographs, site renderings and plans, the reader visually tours…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This book presents a selection of GUND Partnership's recent work, reflecting the firm's continuing commitment to the social and narrative power of architecture. Beginning with a respect for the principles of site and context as form drivers, the projects seek to knit together mission and materials in new ways. Whether an urban or campus intervention or a pristine landscape, the most successful…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: K-12 school construction currently represents one of the largest sectors of new construction of any building type. Considering rising energy costs and concerns for the environment, there has never been more attention focused on the need to design schools responsibly. It highlights the work that the best architects are doing to respond to those needs while still creating beautiful schools for…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: A vast array of possibilities for interior and landscape design is showcased in this new book, showing the best examples from North America. American Spaces is a direct response to the wealth of design activity across the mega-continent. In dynamic full-colour photography, this book provides a welcome look at the culturally diverse regions, and the latest trends in commercial spaces and atria,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The importance of exterior living spaces, such as courtyards and patios in our daily lives, is brought into focus within the pages of this attractive volume. Long associated with calm, stillness and tranquility, this area is where the outside meets the inside. Courtyards have been an important architectural feature for thousands of years, and through time, their popularity has not waned. Today…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This miniature book is a pocket-sized version of IMAGE'S best-selling book 100 of the World's Best Bars. Each bar has been selected for the sophistication of its design and its ability to cater to a wide variety of customers. The result is a fun international guide to some of the world's most trendsetting bars. It is sure to be an ideal travel companion for the savvy bar-hopping jet-setting…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Pioneering the holistic process and green building in New Jersey, William E.S. Kaufman founded WESKetch Architecture in 1995. The principles that drive the creative force of the firm today are generated from deep within the individual roots of the organization. Teams of architects, interior designers, master craftsmen, and landscape designers help execute the result. The outcomes are a unique…

Скачать книгу (размер 626 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 124) Аннотация: Founded in 1999 by Joe Powers and Jeffery Brown, Powers Brown Architecture is still a relatively young firm. Still, it has achieved notoriety with an impressive aray of awards for architecture, urban design and interior design. This book examines the firm's quest to explore the separation of form and image by exploiting the forces that produce the status quo. With each project, the firm strives…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Architectural detailing makes every piece of architecture individual. Even Mies van der Röhe famously stated that 'God is in the details'. This book by Stephen Crafti, one of the world's most prolific architectural commentators, looks exclusively at architectural detailing for residential architecture. Details in a home can transform the building into something considerably more than just a…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 029 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 203) Аннотация: View From the Top peeks into the private spaces of some of the world's most magnificent penthouses and apartments and offers a rare insight into not only the designs and lifestyles experienced in these palatial mansions in the sky but also a look at their amazing vistas. From edgy, sharply dressed apartments with front-row views of famous harbours to grand villas facing the waterfront in places…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Peter Gisolfi is an architect, landscape architect and educator whose substantial design practice extends over 20 years. Most of his work consists of carefully crafted buildings that relate to a larger setting. A variety of public and private projects completed throughout the United States are featured in this first monograph. The projects in this book are organised thematically as landscapes and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Peter Pran is often acclaimed as one of the world's most innovative and creative architects. This Norwegian-American has won fifteen national and international design competitions, two AIA design honor awards, including the 2004 design honor award for the Telenor Headquarters, and twelve New York design awards and two American design awards. He has designed buildings in the USA, Canada, Europe,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: Following the success of IMAGES' first 100 of the World's Best Houses book, we searched the globe for another collection of amazing houses. The result of this search is Another 100 of the World's Best Houses. Each house in this new volume has been selected for its unique and extraordinary qualities. The overwhelming theme is the way in which architects use their remarkable skills to relate these…