CONTEMPORARY LIVING Handbook 2008-2009

Książka "PRZESTRZEŃ WOKÓŁ DOMU. 1001 pomysłów. Tarasy, bruk, projektowanie i akcesoria" autorstwa Brett Martina przedstawia przeróżne rodzaje tarasów i różnych stref wokół domu.

Omawia również przykłady użytkowania drewna, cegły, kamienia, kostki brukowej i materiałów sypkich
Najciekawsze pomysły na uatrakcyjnienie przestrzeni o elementy małej architektury ogrodowej, takie jak altanki, pergole, ekrany i mury oporowe
Ponad 1000 różnych projektów

Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was the creator of a multifaceted oeuvre. Starting off with ceramics and majolika works at the First International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Monza, he moved on to furniture and interior design and built structures of all kinds, from small residential dwellings to high rise buildings, schools, and office blocks. One of his great interests was the theme of the home, for which he continually sought to find new solutions. Ponti’s colorful, carefree, elegant spaces were designed to inspire optimism in their occupants.

The headquarters for Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building and established Foster + Partners’ reputation for democratic, flexibly planned workplaces. Primarily conceived with a spirit of equality, the architectural innovations of Willis Faber & Dumas included the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, as well as the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden. Designed for long-term flexibility, the building pioneered the use of raised office floors, which anticipated the revolution in information technology. Externally, the building was equally distinguished for its state-of-the-art glass façade, and its free-form plan, which responded to the medieval street pattern.

Sustainability and energy efficiency play a critical role for anyone building or renovating a house. Thankfully, architects from around the world are now developing single-family homes that combine ecological responsibility with contemporary and imaginative design. Building Better is an engaging visual showcase of outstanding environmentally friendly houses. It not only offers an insightful exploration of the latest developments in sustainable design, but it also takes an in-depth look at the high performance building materials and technical data involved in each featured project. In the book, architects and homeowners work together to find unique and aesthetically compelling ways to build more sustainably. 

Dostępność:na zamowienie The inimitable Jacques Garcia is an internationally-acclaimed interior designer whose work ranges from private residences to museums to upscale hotels from New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Miami to Geneva, Brussels, and Beirut. While Garcia draws inspiration from neoclassical and oriental sources, his passion and genius lie in his unique blending of textures, patterns, colors, and styles. In Paris, crowds flock to his chic Hotel Costes, Laduree tearoom, and fin-de-siecle brasseries and salons; he redesigned the Musee Carnavalet, the Musee de la Vie Romantique, and Hotel Mansart, which was originally designed by an architect of Versailles.

The new "Home" series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. "Home" series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format.

Dostępność:na zamowienie The realisation of multidisciplinary objects is a trend that can be seen across many creative fields. While furniture and product design were once largely driven by classical industrial and interior design, these disciplines are now also being shaped by the visual culture of graphic design and high-tech production processes. These new influences are contributing to the creation of furniture and interiors that go beyond much of what as gone before. "Furnish" presents territories that expand upon our current understanding of interior design.