43rd Publication Design Annual

These works feature a wide range of different uses of wood in home construction. Each of the projects is clearly explained by the designers themselves. Within this worldwide selection, several of the projects are located in the USA. All of the examples selected share the highest degree of architectural quality due to innovative uses of wood as well as the architects? outspoken bid for environmentally sustainable construction. Included in this volume are sophisticated residences, contemporary homes, and small but remarkable wood-cabins. Outstanding photographs accompany the working plans and a clear text, to achieve an optimal communication of these buildings? main features, the materials used and their defining characteristics.

W pracy omówiono problematykę budowy miasta. Wyjaśniono zasady jego struktury przestrzennej i budowy poszczególnych elementów programu urbanistycznego (także ich powiązań funkcjonalnych). Wyeksponowano wartości nadrzędne dziedzictwa kulturowego i kontekst przyrodniczy, a także omówiono procesy rozwoju miast i ich umiejscowienie w planowaniu przestrzennym oraz podstawową legislację. Specjalną uwagę poświęcono problemom mieszkalnictwa (od kształtowania się jednostek mieszkaniowych po zagadnienia dotyczące polityki mieszkaniowej).

Dostępność: na zamówienie In 1971, Christo and Jeanne-Claude thought of wrapping the Reichstag. After endless meetings with Government officials, they were finally given permission to wrap the Reichstag in 1994. For 7 days, in June 1995, a steel framework was constructed, then a metalized material was bound with 17, 060 yards of blue rope. The Reichstag, wrapped in this shiny material, seemed to move in the wind. Five million people visited this extraordinary project.

Dostępność: na zamówienie This landmark book takes a unique, original and engrossing approach to design. Whether or not we are consciously interested in it, design is omnipresent; it affects and influences us all in every aspect of our lives. The Genius of Design illuminates what design is, how it works, and how it has shaped the world we live in. Taking a broadly chronological approach, the book shows how the story of design has developed and explores major themes, with chapters including the birth of mass-produced design, domestic design and the contemporary home and the legacy of wartime design. The book shows how design reflects the political, cultural and economic themes of our times, how it connects both to the macro forces of history (industrialisation, consumerism, technology) and the micro forces (taste, money, desire) and how it manifests itself everywhere, from battlefield and boardroom to supermarket and schoolroom. More than anything, though, the book tells the stories that lie behind the iconic designs of our times. It tells how the first fitted kitchen was based on the principles behind the Ford production line, how wartime research ultimately led to the biro, latex condoms and aviator sunglasses. It celebrates the heroes of design and the lesser know people responsible for some of the everyday objects we take for granted. And it examines the role of the consumer and the issues of taste - what really is good or bad design? Provocative, absorbing and packed with images, this enthralling book reveals what design means to us - the trivial and the mundane, the life-saving and the world-changing.

Dostępność: na zamówienie The airport in Hongkong, the Gherkin in London, the viaduct in Millau – all of these constructions bear the mark of the most significant architect of the present: Norman Foster. The Brit is considered to be the master of modern high-tech architecture and has more recently been recognised for his innovative reconstructions of historical buildings. This portrayal highlights the artistic development and personality of the frequently honoured architect and designer. In his London office and on the road, Foster elucidates legendary projects of the 1980s and 90s such as the Reichstag building in Berlin, the Carré d’Art in Nîmes or the television tower in Santiago de Compostela.

In two volumes (Vol. II will appear in September 2010) a few of the most beautiful, recently finished private homes are presented, from across the five continents and selected with a single common factor: the close relationship between architecture and nature.

Focusing on the creative and inventive significance of drawing for architecture, Drawings highlights the work of key contemporary figures who have, through their drawn work, affected the course of architectural thinking. Bringing this together is a chapter-by-chapter series of essays that broadly charts the forward movement and expansion of drawing iconography, techniques and methodologies. Thus it will move from such conditions as Victorian romanticism; Modernist heroics, Minimalism, Diagrams, the representation (and inspiration) of movement, technology and motive power; through to notions and examples of digital automatism. In this way, the advent and challenge of computer-based drawing vis-à-vis ‘sketching’ or technique based drawing will be argued as a natural progression rather than a radical explosion. In particular, there are many examples of hand-in-hand development of a project using several techniques. Also includes drawings by Sverre Fehn, Mark Goulthorpe, Zaha Hadid, Ron Herron, Tom Kovak, Enric Miralles, Marcus Novak , Cedric Price, Wolf Prix, and Lebbeus Woods.

Zaha Hadid is the most visionary of the best-known contemporary architects. This is the most complete survey of her work, and it encompasses both built and unbuilt designs, including her most recent commissions: the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum in Lithuania and the Aquatics Centre for the 2012 London Olympics. Among her most renowned works are the Vitra Fire Station in Germany and the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati.

LUMAS is the unique worldwide representative for more than 120 established artists and promising young talents. LUMAS' mission is to keep art aficionados abreast of modern art — and make original pieces accessible. This book showcases 70 highlights from the LUMAS portfolio, taking us on an unusually wide-ranging journey through the wonders of contemporary fine art photography. This is a volume that immediately catches your eye — while compelling you to linger and discover more layers of meaning.

Dostępność: na zamówienie Boxed and Labelled is a comprehensive overview of the most intelligent, innovative, playful and attractive examples of current packaging design. The broad spectrum of packaging is illustrated through an extensive selection of products characterised by cutting-edge graphic design, sassy illustrations, striking typography, careful use of colour as well as unique materials. The examples in the book run the gamut from jam jars, chocolate wrappers, wine labels, champagne bottles and perfume flacons to sneaker boxes and shopping bags. It offers exciting solutions and presents the best in packaging design today

Dostępność: na zamówienie Organized so as to encourage creativity, serendipitous discovery, and inspiration, "The Big Book of Layouts" includes techniques that can be used to enhance any layout. It provides insights into the elements that make layouts effective. It covers a range of styles, from traditional to cutting edge, that were selected to help designers think more creatively and be more productive. With more than 750 outstanding layouts featured in a robust visual gallery with detailed descriptive information, this book provides a thorough look at what goes into an effective layout design.

Dostępność: na zamówienie Ein Bauwerk, ein großer Architekt, zahlreiche Pläne und 3D-Animationen: mitreißende Einblicke in die Architektur des 19. und Die ambitioniertesten architektonischen Bauwerke der Moderne und Postmoderne werden mit seltenem Archivmaterial, Modellen und im Gespräch mit den größten Architekten unserer Zeit vorgestellt.

Dostępność: na zamówienie As the focal point of everyday life, living spaces in residential buildings offer limitless design possibilities. The variety inspired by influences from all over the world ranges from minimalist concepts employing concrete, glass and steel, to traditional, nature-conscious construction using wood. The volume "Home: Best of Interior Design" of the new "Best of" series presents 40 outstanding projects that feature all aspects of home. The interplay of functionality and aesthetics, combined with the harmonic interaction of color, form and material are at the center of this 400-page illustrated book.

Dostępność: na zamówienie An invitation is a means of formal social communication that happens all year round. Whether it is made to inspire or bring memories, the ultimate goal of sending invitations is to draw attention and convince its recipients to take part in the great happenings coming up. Well-executed invitations add credits to party-givers and guarantee them a lasting impression that lingers on after the events. Gathering a rich selection of direct mails and invitations created for day-to-day occasions ranging from business functions to private parties, By Invitation Only - Tempting Invites in DM Design investigates how today's invitation design speaks the hosts' heart and soul and connects people with fresh appeal. From event objectives to designers' brilliant use of simple graphics, materials and tricks, this new title is asking you to forget the torment of opening junk and release the thrill of unwrapping more than 160 collectible invitations at a time!