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Who are the American Originals? They are photographer William Abranowicz’s pantheon of extraordinary subjects — artists, poets, rock stars, designers, heirs and heiresses, tastemakers, architects, designers — for whom the home represents the ultimate canvas of self-expression. In this lavish volume of more than 225 photographs, including many never-before-published images, Abranowicz invites us into the private spaces of extraordinary and fiercely authentic individuals, as seen through his inimitable eye.

Whether he’s capturing the cathedral-like quality of natural light in a New York City loft or taking readers to a rock ’n’ roll icon’s remote Gothic mansion on an otherwise deserted island, Abranowicz’s classical sensibility for light, form, and composition mingles with his innate curiosity and sense of humour, producing stunning, unconventional portraits of the living spaces and workplaces of larger-than-life Americans and European expats.

The images feature the homes of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg, John Mellencamp, John Derian, Frederico de Vera, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Robert Couturier, Linda Rodin, Cliff Fong, Mayer Rus, and many more. The text recounts Abranowicz’s personal interactions with his subjects and their homes, and muses on voyeurism, decoration, and honesty in design.

Meticulously crafted and lavishly produced, American Originals is a profound meditation on the interaction between people, place, and space by one of the world’s great working photographers. It is sure to be an essential source of inspiration not only for decorating and interior design but also for ways of living authentically and creatively in the modern world.

About the Authors:

William Abranowicz has been a photographer for nearly forty years. His work is found in collections throughout the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Getty Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Menil Collection Library, Bibliothèque Nationale, the International Center of Photography, and the Museum of Art at RISD. His work has appeared in nearly every major publication in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He served as a contributing photographer to Condé Nast Traveler for twenty-five years and has created campaigns for brands such as American Express Platinum Card, Rolex, Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, Old Navy, and Target. He is a master printer and has worked with the negatives of Edward Steichen, Horst P. Horst, George Hoyningen-Huene, Mike Disfarmer, and George Tice. Along with his son, Zander, and daughter, Max, Abranowicz is a licensed falconer. He is an avid environmentalist engaged in water, land, and climate issues nationally and locally. Abranowicz lives in Bedford, New York, with his wife, Andrea Raisfeld.

Zander Abranowicz, William’s son and frequent collaborator, is a writer and editor for the design firm Athletics. He contributes regularly to Travel & Leisure and Elle Decor. He is a licensed falconer and lives in New York City.

This spectacular publication brings together the best new architecture and design in North America today. 

Amsterdam Design 1900–1930 In the early 20th century, two movements emerged that were to define Dutch design of the early 20th century: de Stijl (the Style) and de Amsterdamse School (the Amsterdam School). De Stijl was the minimal and modernist of the two.

De Amsterdamse School, on the other hand, broke with rational convention and allowed for the frivolous use of ornament. Amsterdam 1900–1930 contains a visual guide to the design methodology used by graphic designers, architects and artists at the time and hundreds of examples of designs from the first three decades of the 20th century.

CD with designs included.

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.

For 28 years the world-renowned interior designer Bunny Williams has been involved in a passionate love affair with an 18th-century New England manor house that she found in sad repair.

From the moment she walked up the driveway and her palms began to perspire, Williams knew she wanted the affair to last forever. In her sumptuous new book, An Affair with a House, the venerable decorator describes in detail how she and her husband, antiques dealer John Rosselli, rescued, nurtured, renovated, and decorated the well-worn house, giving it new life as they restored each room, resurrected the abandoned gardens, and filled this weekend home with family and friends.

Through photographs, anecdotes, how-tos, and recipes, Williams provides a rare inside look at a top decorator's retreat and explains how she approached the joys, pleasures, challenges, obstacles, and day-to-day realities of creating a beautiful, comfortable country home. An Affair with a House provides a wealth of advice on interior decor and such topics as mixing design styles, but it also addresses such practical matters as stocking the pantry and outfitting the linen closet.

Beautiful photographs of the house, the gardens, and the property's rustic structures provide an intimate glimpse of the couple's lifestyle and illustrate a way of life we can all appreciate and learn from.

For over sixty years Sir Nikolaus Pevsner’s study of European architecture has been regarded as a seminal work which has inspired countless students of architecture. In this updated larger format edition with elegant and accessible design, an extra dimension is provided through the integration of over 200 superb colour photographs.

Pevsner reviewed the most beautiful, dramatic and outstanding structures that represent the styles and cultures of Europe from the fourth century onwards. His grand tour of Europe’s Romanesque basilicas, Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance villas and Baroque churches, sublimely defines ‘the changing spirits of the changing ages’.

In later chapters, he considers the revival of medieval forms in the age of Romanticism and the Arts and Crafts Movement through to the radical and unsparing geometry of twentieth-century Modernism. He concluded his survey in the post-war years and the start of the redefinition of so many devastated cityscapes.

In a new preface and an illuminating postscript, the architect Michael Forsyth continues where Pevsner left off by bringing the review to the present day. In a consideration of recent buildings in Europe by modern masters such as James Stirling, Norman Foster and Frank Gehry, he identifies a natural evolution of architectural achievement.

An Outline of European Architecture continues to be as stimulating and relevant as ever. Through his perceptive understanding of the heritage of past civilisations, and in the delineation of the buildings that continue to be recognized as the greatest symbols of artistic endeavour, Pevsner remains the essential guide and companion.

Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902–1983) is considered by many to have been the most influential writer on the history of architecture in the twentieth century.
Michael Forsyth is an architect and Director of Studies at the University of Bath.

Project Introduction:

006 Leshan Hengbang CBD Project

012 Panda Green Island

022 Urban Design of Central Axis, Beijing

030 Planning Design of Chengdu Tianfu Square

036 Planning Design of Chongqing Chayuan Sub City Center

042 Rehabilitation of Chengdu Chunxi Road Area

052 Urban Design of Tianjin Italian Style Town

058 Master Planning of Sanya Serenity Marina, Hainan

074 Shanghai Media City

098 Conceptual Planning of S-PARK and Urban Design of Xishan Core Area, Wuxi

116 Conceptual Planning of Guangzhou International Healthcare City and Urban Design of Core Area

132 Renovation Planning and Urban Design of Beilun Central Area, Ningbo

200 Haikou Tower

210 Nanotech Research & Development Park

230 Wenzhou Central Beautiful District

240 Beijing Convention Center for the World Seed Conference

252 Coventry City Centre

264 Qetaifan

Since the days of the Hanseatic League, Hamburg has been one of the most important commercial centers in Germany. Its long history of international trade has imbued its architectural legacy with a rich variety of influences. However, lest you think it is resting on its laurels, Hamburg continues to be the site of architectural innovation. In particular, the HafenCity project to redevelop the old harbor is one of the most creative and unusual urban regeneration projects in Germany today. Hamburg today is the site of innovative projects by leading architects such as Herzog & de Meuron, Richard Meier, and Alsop Architects. This compact yet authoritative guide profiles the best of the recent crop of Hamburg’s new buildings as well as previewing those still in the design and planning stage.

* Another compelling title in teNeues’ authoritative architecture and design series
* Showcases the best of Hamburg’s contemporary architecture & design

200 color photographs

200 color photographs and an easy to use city map

One of a series of authoritative pocket guides introduced only last fall, the London and : guide provides tourists and professionals alike with an overview of notable architecture and interior design created in this most vibrant city during the last fifteen years. More than sixty buildings, including City Hall, the Tate Modern and the Millenium Bridge, as well as the interiors of the newest hotels, restaurants and showrooms are profiled and illustrated with color photographs. Easy to use and attractively designed with flexicovers, these CD-sized gems will be a must-have for any traveler.

Eclecticism is LA's defining characteristic. It's a thriving hybrid of a city-decentralized with no clearly defined hub-and its architecture reflects its character. Here is a little guide that will give tourists and professionals alike an overview of notable architecture created in LA during the last fifteen years. More than sixty buildings by renowned architects such as Frank O. Gehry (Walt Disney Concert Hall), Rafael Moneo (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels), and Richard Meier (Getty Center) are profiled and over 200 color photographs and a site map are included for easy use.

* A little guide that gives tourists and professionals alike an overview of notable architecture created in LA during the last fifteen years
* Includes over 200 color photographs and a site map for easy use