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Factories are truly radical structures, purely pragmatic boxes, spaces for machines that execute clearly defined production processes. When functionality means everything - and budget is limited - architecture finds itself taking on a fascinating role. This volume tellingly shows in what creative and surprising ways architects around the world approach this topic.
Die Fassade ist die "Haut" eines Geba¿udes. Sie bil- det die Grenze zwischen Innen und Außen, Form und Funktion, zwischen Nutzer und Passanten. Neben funktionalen, konstruktiven, gestalterischen und stadt- ra¿umlichen Aspekten spielen heute Nachhaltigkeits- Parameter eine immer wichtigere Rolle.
Combining sustainability and environmental awareness with ground-breaking style is one of the most exciting tasks of contemporary building design. Architects meet this challenge with breakthrough creative concepts which transformed ecological innovation into an integral part of building.
Dostępność: na zamówienie The climatic development over the past years and the predicted climate change worldwide give us reason to launch a new series, which will deal with architecture in extreme environment as well as with extreme architecture in general. Special requirements, due to climatic conditions in their increasing radicalness, do not only demand a great deal of material and workmanship but also ask for a special engineering performance and adjusted architectural concepts.
From the contents: Watergate in Berlin, Germany (Bolwin + Wulf) Club More in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Concrete Architectural Asscociates) LIV Nightclub in Miami, USA (Seed Design Studio) D-Edge in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Muti Randolph) Red Room in Viena, Austria (Söhne & Partner architekten) In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life is celebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around.
Although convention centers are in high demand, the competition is tough, and new concepts are constantly in demand. Convention centers come in a range of forms, shapes, sizes and contexts. They can form part of a hotel, an airport, a skyscraper, a mountain-chalet or stand completely on their own.
Competitions are among the most exciting occurrences in the field of architecture. It provides designers unique opportunities to pitch their work across the globe. This title features entries of different typologies for various individual competitions as well as today’s main contemporary architectural competitions. For these, like the planning for the grounds of the World Trade Center in New York, the most significant contributions are presented. Competition entries are the original architectural concepts, which usually on the way to becoming completed buildings are subject to many changes and compromises – and sometimes are not built at all.
Dostępność: na zamówienie The last decade has witnessed major changes in the design of higher education institutions, keeping pace with the demands of broadening curricula, changing student expectations and the increasing importance of technology on campuses. New pathways forged in scientific research present a particularly exciting challenge to architects, who have responded with unprecedented and inventive laboratories and workspaces.
Dostępność: na zamówienie The demands on offices have been transformed by the 21st century digital revolution. As a result, designers have been given a unique opportunity to blend functionality with pure style in the construction of office buildings and spaces. Whether striving for a minimalist, sophisticated or more light-hearted effect, architects are freed to create inspirational interior environments. These interiors are often matched by striking exterior facades that convey a dynamic and exciting concept of the company within.
