Architektura jako sztuka

Through recent examples by renowned international architects as Norisada Maeda, MVRDV, Atelier Tekuto, Lorcan O?Herlihy Architects and Sugiura Office, among others, this monographic work analyzes the difficulty of integrating new residential volumes into sites that are particularly narrow and difficult due to their situation and environment, and making them connect with the context through exemplary technical and formal solutions. In all of them, the facade concentrates the most interesting aspects of the composition and construction of the project; it is the face of the building, a privileged view onto the exterior, which connects with the neighbouring buildings in order to weave the urban fabric and close the profile of the street.

The finest spa in Bangkok, the most spectacular resort island in the Maldives, the hottest club in Beirut, the hippest hotel in New York, the most exclusive boutique in Paris, the best restaurant in Berlin, the newest museum in Tokyo, and the coolest plaza in Barcelona: all these and more are described in lush detail in Design Destinations Worldwide, a collection of the most spectacular, most exclusive, and hottest places on the planet. Around the globe, new shops, spas, bars, restaurants, and hotels are being established with tremendous fantasy and no expense spared are being interpreted in new ways. Their creation involves not only architects, but also inspired interior decorators, artists, and fashion designers. These teams strive to meet the increasingly high standards of self-confident clients through the use of innovative materials and original ideas in selective locations. They are the wellspring of creative trends, never at rest and always thrilling. The Design Destinations gathered in this book are the interstices of public life, generating ambiance that is both a gesture of hospitality and a means of connecting with others.

Dostępność:na zamowienie Various prestigious architects present their most recent creations for art facilities in this book, from the most innovative and avant-garde proposals, to those that attempt to create spaces whose personalities adapt to their artistic contents, through the conversion of existing structures. This translates into the most innovative contemporary designs, capable of housing the best art collections in the world, while becoming additional works of architecture that beautify and promote the cities in which they are located. By means of an extensive compilation of the most outstanding projects, with ample illustrations and construction plans and details, this book exhibits architectural creativity in museums and art galleries.

Collecting is an art form, and our homes are the intimate museums where we display our treasures - and with them, aspects of ourselves. Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix offer a fascinating compilation of images that celebrate the ways in which we integrate our favourite decorative objects into our homes. From the lavish display of expensive and cherished antiques to the imaginative use of found objects, the collection showcases Gilles de Chabaneix's gift for photographing revealing remarkable interiors throughout the world.

Dostępność: na zamówienie Leading neuroscientists now believe that 90 percent of all human decisions are emotionally based, and made below the level of consciousness. Because the initial triggers for decision making are sensual, and most often visual, a key priority of Go Logo! A Handbook to the Art of Global Branding (Rockport Publishers, March 2010) is to examine how best to establish the key emotional attributes of a brand-the critical first analysis so necessary to successfully creating a strong brand with staying power. Go Logo! Provides both creatives and brand custodians a diagnostic anaylsis of, and a guideline to, the 12 prerequisties for establishing a brand’s emotional benchmarks. Perhaps most persuasively, Cato offers an extensive and eclectic collection of visual profiles of some of the world’s most successful logos and brand identities. He bases his book on his 50 years of global creative branding experience, plus the personal insights and creative examples provided by a diverse group of contributors. So, have fun, Go Logo! Author Mac Cato founded Cato Johnson (now Wunderman) which was later merged into Young & Rubicam. He then started Cato Gobe in New York, in 1985, with Joel Desgrippes in Paris, and focused on development of the Emotional Branding concept. Throughout his long career, Cato has been an active innovator in his brand consulting programs with many of the world’s leading branded businesses, including Mercedes, Ford, General Foods, Nestle, Coke, Nabisco, American Express, Heineken, The Limited, Avon, Elizabeth Arden,Victoria’s Secret, and Brookstone.

This book is dedicated to unusual landscapes and architecture from around the world. Often amusing and sometimes downright bizarre, the buildings featured in this book possess both a quirky sense of fun as well as being environmentally friendly. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of modern architecture and also shows how each 'amusing' structure has been specifically designed to be sustainable and ecologically sound. "The Landscape Series" is a compilation of volumes featuring projects that show a strong ecological conscience and innovation in working with the landscape in order to produce architectural structures that are both beautiful and sustainable.

Taken seven years in the making, this title features 600 entries, 5,200 illustrations...This is an unprecedented architecture encyclopedia. Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs, and floor plans. The book's A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements, and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries. With 600 entries and 5,200 illustrations, "The A-Z of Modern Architecture" is a comprehensive resource that no architecture professional, fan, or student should be without. It features: 566 architects from the 18th to the 21st century; architect portrait, quote, and short biography; description of important works, historical context, and general approach; and, numerous drawings, photographs, and plans.

Pozycja niedostępna Niniejsza publikacja zwraca uwagę na znaczenie dwóch regionów postrzeganych w okresie międzywojennym jako enklawy nowoczesności, a więc województwa śląskiego i wybrzeża Bałtyku z Gdynią i Gdańskiem jako wiodącymi ośrodkami. Historia modernizmu widziana z tej perspektywy może być przykładem historii peryferiów i partykularnych projektów modernizacyjnych, bez których nie sposób zrozumieć historii nowoczesności.

Natural flair przedstawia 28 inspirujących projektów architektury na terenach zielonych, zbudowanych metodami ekologicznymi. Prezentuje najlepsze realizacje "zielonej architektury" i jest źródłem inspiracji do stworzenia własnego "zielonego" domu

Looks at the rise and evolution of forts and castles throughout history.



 Podstawowym obszarem zastosowań lekkich ścian osłonowych szklano-metalowych są budynki użyteczności publicznej, takie jak: obiekty administracyjne, hotele, banki, hale wystawowe, obiekty handlowe i sportowe. Nierzadkie są również przypadki zastosowań w budynkach istniejących, poddawanych renowacji, np. przy wykorzystaniu specjalnych rozwiązań w postaci ścian osłonowych tzw. „ciepło-zimnych“.W opracowaniu opisane zostały: lekkie ściany osłonowe o metalowej konstrukcji słupowo-ryglowej oraz modyfikacje ściany osłonowej o konstrukcji słupowo-ryglowej.

Książka stanowi klasyczny komentarz prawniczy do ustawy z dnia 16 kwietnia 2004 r. o wyrobach budowlanych. W przystępny sposób zostały omówione w niej wszystkie istotne zagadnienia uregulowane w tym akcie prawnym, z uwzględnieniem obowiązujących rozwiązań unijnych. Dla wygody czytelników w publikacji zamieszczono także jednolity tekst ustawy z dnia 30 sierpnia 2002 r. o systemie oceny zgodności oraz Dyrektywę Rady Wspólnot Europejskich z dnia 21 grudnia 1988 r. w sprawie zbliżenia przepisów ustawowych, wykonawczych i administracyjnych Państw Członkowskich, odnoszących się do wyrobów budowlanych.

In an age dominated by the Internet and electronic media it is becoming increasingly clear that our perception of space is also undergoing a profound transformation. The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey, revealing who has played a part in this transformation. Avant-garde artists, including Boccioni, Duchamp and Kandinsky, the architect Gropius, philosophers such as Wittgenstein and psychoanalysts like Carl Gustav Jung all contributed to this development. Today, our awareness of traditional architectural space is changing; buildings are being rendered transparent, fleeting and intangible, enhanced by virtual potential. The author looks at works by Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, James Wines, Daniel Libeskind, Toyo Ito, which reflect building in an age of virtual realism.

Dostępność: na zamówienie All the principles, practices and techniques you need to realise your interior design goal. Discover how design has evolved over the centuries, and learn how to think visually and develop your own personal style. Organized into units to reflect the courses of top design colleges, the book is filled with practical advice on all aspects of interior design, from the initial idea to adding the finishing touches. Step-by-step tutorials guide you through the entire design process, with advice on finding inspiration, planning the space, choosing colour schemes and working with textiles. A gallery of finished examples by interior designers and students will inspire you in your own designs, and provides a valuable insight into the work of the professional designer Tomris Tangaz is Course Director and a senior lecturer in interior design at the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. She has many years’ experience of working as a professional interior designer in both the commercial and private sectors.