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Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The need to be in close contact with nature should be the main reason for looking for a residence outside of the city, and in most cases this is probably the case. The frantic pace of daily life is difficult to cope with and more and more people are starting to search for a tranquil place where they can rest and spend time with their family and friends. This book is an example of how in just a…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Construction materials have formed a part of mankind's development throughout history, providing shelter, both temporary and permanent. This book is divided into five chapters on the five principal materials used in construction — stone, wood, glass, metal and concrete — and it shows some residential projects in which the building materials are particularly important. The architecture works with…

Скачать книгу (размер 886 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 175) Аннотация: Landscape design, or landscape architecture, perfectly defines the projects presented in this work: the art of designing open spaces with living and inert elements. Exteriorism means understanding a home's setting as just another of its inhabitable parts. It means extending the space that can be used and enjoyed through to the last corner of the garden or terrace. The projects by Ignasi and…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: The concept of the cafe, which began as somewhere to have a drink and socialize, has suffered a transformation with the arrival of digital communication. By adding the prefix «cyber» or «Internet» this type of establishment differs from the traditional cafe by offering internet connection at an hourly rate. The snacks and drinks are now a less important aspect of the business. Today the cybercafe…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: In ancient times, taking a bath was synonymous with ritual, a cult of the body and even, in public bathhouses, meeting friends. In other periods, hygiene was not exactly a priority, so bathing facilities were virtually non-existent. The 19'th century saw an increasing concern for hygiene and so bathrooms began to be set up in a self-contained space that was considered as an entity separate from…