Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: This thick handbook includes all the classics and also less common materials for floor and wall coverings such as natural stone, wood, ceramic tiles, carpets, wallpaper, but also poly-concrete, linoleum, vinyl, rubber, synthetic resin and glass. An overview is given of the current market for floors and walls in hundreds of inspiring examples from renowned interior architects and designers.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 615 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 318) Аннотация: A compilation of the most inspirational reports from the past ten years, arranged by theme: the most beautiful entrance halls, drawing rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and dressing rooms, rooms for relaxation and for work, devoting lots of attention to everything about the house. With an up-to-date list (2005) of weblinks for architects, interior specialists, craftspeople,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: This book illustrates trends in contemporary living on the basis of around twenty projects carried out by leading architects and interior designers. The reports demonstrate that contemporary living nowadays calls for more than the harmonious integration of the latest designer furniture in a modern context. Whether it is a new building or a renovation project, all of these clients, architects and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: The transformation of architecture interiors in apartments, flats and lofts requires a certain approach. Designing layouts and installations for compact volumes, decoration of a characterless 'block' and harmonious integration of multiple functional utilities into one whole represent a true challenge. Designing the interior for an apartment, however, offers numerous challenges and propositions:…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 370 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 466) Аннотация: Fourteen major international rendering studios present a selection of their work, together with comments on their methodology and use of digital technology. As a standard work on architectural rendering, this book traces the history and along the way rehabilitates this occupation as an independent discipline in the broad sphere of architecture. The book contains a comprehensive overview from the…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: The spas of today are fuelled by a holistic awareness that is rapidly becoming a given in today's fast-paced society. As more people are getting in touch with their inner well-being, spas are the top choice destination for those after a balanced lifestyle. From inner city spas catering to busy executives to luxurious resorts dotting the fringes of exotic islands, each spa featured in the book was…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Long recognised as the heart of the home, kitchens are a true reflection of an owner's personality. To give you an insight into various kitchen designs realised by renowned architects and interior designers, this publication presents over 20 beautiful kitchens that reflect quality and durability. 'Individuality' remains as the common trait of all the works featured in this edition. Each kitchen…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 727 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 536) Аннотация: Al Andalus, «Europe's Orient» was for centuries a melting pot of Moorish and Christian cultures on the southern coast of Spain, producing art and architecture like nowhere else. Along with the art of Velazquez, Murillo, and de Zurbaran, this book tours such enchanting sites as the Mosque at Cordoba, the Alhambra at Granada, and Seville Cathedral. Compact enough to take on a tour, these pleasingly…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Interior design is currently one of the most innovative disciplines of architecture. Contemporary architects are aware that there is a need for multi-functional and polyvalent spaces and at the same time highly defined spaces that are pleasant and calm and make their inhabitants feel comfortable. The search for bold and completely original forms that are adapted to the lifestyle of their…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Interior design is curently one of the most innovative disciplines of architecture. Contemporary architects are aware that there is a need for multi-functional spaces and the same time highly defined spaces that are pleasant and calm and make their inhabitants feel comfortable. The search for bold and completely original forms that are adapted to the lifestyle of their inhabitants is often a…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Asia is one of the top destinations for spa resorts with numerous-winning projects. Recently, there has been a boom in the development of urban spas as part of the main feature of international hotels. This book brings together more than 30 outstanding spas including the highly acclaimed Ananda – In The Himalayas, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket and Chiva-Som International Health Resort. It also features…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Swimming pools and spas, hot tub and Jacuzzis are not just for summer, they have year round appeal and as well as being a garden or yard feature they are also therapeutic and beneficial – swimming is one of the best ways to gain all round exercise. The pool may be the focal point of a garden surrounded by exotic planting and landscaping, or an entertainment area with barbecues or chill-cabinet…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Color Harmony: Logos opens wiyg a discussion on how to choose color for logos, then follows with 26 chapters based on common identity artributes. Each chapter xplores over 40 different effective color combinations. The result-more than 1000 logo variations illustrating how color can dynamically alter a given design. This book is an insightful demonstration of the power of color to alter the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 090 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 215) Аннотация: This book shows how trade fair and exhibition design projects have evolved into a perfect demonstration of architecture, art, and design. This collection features full-colour pictures, drawings, plans and sketches, accompanied b descriptive text that highlights practical information on manufacturers, furniture, and materials. Pulled from trade fairs, museums, and other public spaces, this is the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 355 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 267) Аннотация: Good retail design depends largely on effective brand communication, but the ubiquity of modern shopping centers does little to differentiate one shop from another. Hence, it falls to the individual retailer to create a shop that communicates a message unique to itself. Established as one of the new fashion centers of the world, urban Shanghai is a hotbed of innovative retail design, synthesizing…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Two hundred fifteen square feet (twenty square meters) can conquer space. This book, proves it. Small Interiors is a reflection of the small living spaces inhabited by most people in today's society. In fact, winning the war of the square foot has become one of the greatest concerns of the new century, and the lack of housing with adequate space has caused a realignment of the demographic maps of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Long recognized as the heart of the home, kitchens are a true reflection of an owner's personality. To give you an insight into various kitchen designs realized by renowned architects and interior designers, this publication presents over 20 beautiful kitchens that reflect quality and durability. 'Individuality' remains as the common trait of all the works featured in this edition. Each kitchen…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 692 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 333) Аннотация: In “New Houses”, editor Llorenc Bonet takes us through thirty six of the most spectacular houses built in recent years. Located all over the world, they are set apart by their imaginative and innovative design, as well as their use of the latest in construction technologies, newly developed building materials, and furnishings from leading designers. Some projects focus primarily on the landscape,…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Few would argue that retail is one of the most exciting branches of architecture and interior design today. The ever-expanding reach of shopping culture across the globe has dictated the growth of an intensely competitive market, in which design is recognised as a legitimate tool in the seduction of customers through the shop doors. And the manifestation of desire into built form has produced…
Скачать книгу (размер 3 186 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 626) Аннотация: Part of the Art and Architecture series, this work includes: illustrations of every piece of art; supplementary regional and city maps and blueprints; insets on related cultural and intellectual topics; illustrated timelines and explanations of architectural styles; and glossaries and terminology lists.