Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: This new monograph presents the architecture of Richard Holzer, whose long and productive career has shaped the urban fabric of Panama. He is the architect behind many Panamanian landmarks including the Avesa Building, the Continental Hotel, the Credicorp Bank building, and, more recently, the Torres de las Americas (Tower of the Americas). Tracing his career from the 1950s to the present, the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Johnson Fain is a fully integrated architecture, planning, and interior design studio. Design partner Scott Johnson, and William Fain, managing partner and director of urban design and planning, personally oversee a diverse range of project types. Johnson Fain is the recipient of numerous awards for design excellence. The firm was also the master plan architect for Mission Bay, San Francisco's…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 564 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 308) Аннотация: Considered the world leader in designing iconic public architecture, Curtis Fentress is redefining the art of civic buildings.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 340 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 264) Аннотация: This latest addition to IMAGES' '21st Century' series presents a diverse sample of contemporary Australian and New Zealand architecture, a snapshot of how trans-Tasman architects are forging their own architectural identity and responding to their unique environments in innovative and inventive ways. From rural retreats to chic inner city dwellings, from scenic lakeside residences to suburban…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Ken Yeang remains one of the world's foremost experts on sustainability and the modern skyscraper. Acknowledging that the skyscraper is possibly one of the most ecologically unfriendly of all building types, he states that until an economically viable alternative is identified, it is necessary to make them as humane and as sustainable as possible. Each project is presented together with data on…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: Success at Perkins+Will is measured by how imaginatively a client's vision is translated into a finished product. The firm designs and strategises with a philosophy that places people at the centre of their work; collaboration is what propels their design process forward. This approach is a Perkins+Will legacy, dating back to one of the firm's first and most prestigious projects, the 1930s Crow…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 252) Аннотация: The colours black and white have for centuries represented inimitable luxury and unparalleled glamour. Think of tuxedos and little black dresses, or beautifully styled interiors featuring a mix of high white period ceilings and black, mid-century modern furniture. Designers have known about the power of this impeccable pairing for years. Monochrome features the cool beauty and crisp, graphic edge…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 523 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 300) Аннотация: Presenting a variety of acclaimed, contemporary beach houses from regions including Australia and New Zealand, North and South America, Europe, and Asia, each beach house is illustrated by stunning full-colour photography. Including coastal, riverside, and lakeside residences, 21st Century Beach Houses offers a glimpse inside remarkable waterside retreats located in some truly spectacular…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 252) Аннотация: From Southern California's beach towns, to the rolling hills surrounding San Francisco Bay, and to the lush vineyards of Napa and Sonoma, this book examines residential design in both urban and rural settings. Russell Abrahams' striking architectural images and insightful writing give unique human face to the architects and their works. The table is set and the doors are open. Come in and feast…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Influenced by a diversity of cultures worldwide, Moshe Safdie's architecture displays a richly evolving tectonic and spatial sensibility. During 40 years of practice, Safdie has designed cultural, educational and civic institutions, housing, mixed-use complexes and airports, and has developed designs for existing urban districts and entirely new cities. In this two-volume monograph, more than 60…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Etablished in 1965, Hartman-Cox has continuously produced award-winning, imaginative and responsible design for institutional, educational and civic clients. Its success is driven by its six partners, all of whom are actively engaged in the design and management of the projects in a highly collaborative environment. Hartman-Cox is particularly noted for its sensitivity and response to site and…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: Art and Build is committed to turning thoughts into reality, leading to the built form in a time window where contextual parameters of matter, form and light crystallise. The monograph explores the work of this European architectural practice with offices in Brussels, Paris and Luxemburg. In almost twenty years of practice, its focus has been on excellence while developing its identity in every…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Keith Williams Architects is a multi-award-winning architectural design practice with a fast-growing international reputation for the creation of dynamic and innovative architecture. Since the firm's establishment in 2001, Keith Williams and his team have been working on an expanding portfolio of high-profile projects in countries including Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. The…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: An exciting look into an array of ultra-chic hotels across the USA, this new book illustrates that the USA is once again assuming a position at the forefront of international cool. As much a travel guide as a study of architecture and interiors, Dream Hotels USA includes insider anecdotes about famous guests and infamous incidents and provides exclusive commentary revealing details of the most…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 135 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 420) Аннотация: Architects 49 is part of the 49Group, a multidisciplined firm of design professionals and consultants. Its areas of expertise range from architecture, engineering and construction management to interior design, landscape design, large-scale planning, lighting design, graphic design and publications. Project categories include office, commercial and retail, hotel and resort, cultural, religious…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: HKS creates visionary designs that deliver innovative facilities. The firm's designers believe that a building should reflect the unique characteristics of its location and the personalities of the people for whom it is built. For 70 years, the architectural firm has nurtured a culture that embraces both invention and customer focus. Today, HKS is a leader among US and worldwide architectural…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Mixing aesthetics, architecture, arrondissements and elegance in a very Parisian way, this richly illustrated new volume on the world's most bewitching city shows Paris in all its light, shade, glamour and grandeur. From magnificent squares to exquisite side streets, tucked-away gardens to quiet neighbourhood bistros, Paris Secrets: Architecture, Interiors, Quartiers, Corners shows the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 252) Аннотация: 21st-Century Interiors is a new compendium of more than 50 examples of the world's best contemporary commercial interior design, showcasing the very best that the 21st century has to offer. Illustrating the primary trends, the spaces featured in this volume include office and corporate headquarters, restaurants, spas and salons, private art galleries, hotels, retail stores, showrooms, theatres…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Since its founding in 1955, HOK has never been afraid to evolve. The firm`s ability to connect designers across building types, design disciplines and regions of the world is unparalleled. This book features projects that appear in architecture, interiors and planning categories.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 789 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 352) Аннотация: From its origins as a leading proponent of the 'Sydney School of Architecture' in the 1960's, COX Architects & Planners (COX) has grown to become one of Australia's largest and most successful practices with hundreds of projects and awards, spanning four continents. COX Architects & Planners is the most comprehensive overview to date of this journey. Featuring some 90 key projects and the work of…