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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 1 462 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 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 1 523 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 1 789 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…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 289 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 254) Аннотация: Over its 20-year history, the ASSAR Group has had a major impact on the cityscape of Brussels. The firm's projects to date include offices, housing, industrial buildings, research laboratories, retail, new buildings and renovation, urban planning, interior design and programming. ASSAR's success is a result of its desire to design a contemporary, contextually appropriate architecture. This…

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…

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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 1 136 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 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…