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For many years, Belgium has occupied a leading role in the field of contemporary architecture and design. Belgian architects, designers and interior specialists enjoy worldwide fame for their creations.

This book presents recent projects by trend-setting Belgian architects and interior designers: Vincent Van Duysen, Pascal Van Der Kelen, Instore, Jean-Marie Gillet, Obumex, Nathalie Van Reeth, Christine von der Becke and Hendrik Vermoortel (Buro I & II).

It includes both new construction projects and restorations, all of which are characterised by the quality of the workmanship and the serene, elegant atmosphere that they radiate.

In spite of the differences between the houses that are presented here, there is a leitmotif that runs through all the accounts: the pursuit of a pure aesthetic, (interior) architecture that finds its essence in clean forms and warm materials.

Paris has always been one of the world’s leading centres for architecture and interior design. The illustrious architectural past of the city of Paris is reflected in each of the reports in this book, with a significant, extra dimension: the new interiors are not nostalgic, faithful reproductions of traditional decor, but contemporary interpretations of cosmopolitan interior architecture, modern and always surprising.

The chalets in the exclusive ski resorts like Gstaad, Courchevel, Verbier, Mégève, … have experienced a literal metamorphosis in recent years. On the outside they often seem as though they have remained unchanged for centuries – that is also the charm of these traditional farmer’s homes, which are perfectly integrated in the mountain landscape. But once indoors the rustic charm has made way for a resolutely contemporary interior design, austere and restrained or timeless and modern. Photographer Jo Pauwels spent the last winter at the sophisticated ski resorts in search of a few contemporary pearls of interior architecture: inspiring examples for anyone wanting to design a mountain chalet in a contemporary vein.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Living in the Mountains 

Packed full of gorgeous, well-photographed images, Contemporary Living Space highlights the best international living spaces from luxury homes to the less-often featured but very important variety of well-designed apartment spaces. Sleek and ultra-modern, these spaces are light, airy and utilize elements like recycled wood and eco-friendly lighting. Both aesthetically appealing and smart, the spaces featured are the result of the designers' well-thought-out choices for everything from window framing to sink fixtures. Floor plans included.

It is has widely been demonstrated that we are living longer and longer.In fact, the population over 65 in certain countries now surpasses 15%, and within two decades this figure will be closer to one in every four. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that year after year requests to enter old-age communities is on the rise. The body of work presented here in Contemporary Living Spaces for the Elderly is an especially pertinent complement to current research into one of the most crucial challenges facing today's professional architects: how to design attractive yet functional environments for the elderly in nations where the population is rapidly aging.

The historic value of their top pieces is no longer the one thing that counts for visionary antiques dealers: the ‘decorative’ meaning is also of essential importance.

Valuable antique objects can give a major added value to a classical or ultramodern interior just like works of art, not due to their museological merit but due to their look, their unique patina, their testimony to a glorious past or far flung cultural origin.

This book presents dozens of examples of recently constructed or restored homes where interior designers and antiques dealers provide an eclectic whole of old and new.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Living with Antiques  в pdf-формате.

25 new private residences and apartments by famous architects and interior designers from all over the world.

For more than two decades, Beta-Plus Publishing has specialised in exclusive coffee table books on architecture, interiors and gardens. For the third publication of their Yearbooks (edition 2021), the focus, as last year, is on top quality, traditional craftsmanship and understated class.

The success of the previous edition ensures that we are again publishing in this handy format and with exclusively new projects from renowned architects, interior designers, garden and landscape architects and experienced professionals from all over the world.

In this new book Contemporary Living Yearbook 2021 the emphasis is on top design, sleek yet warm architecture, interiors and gardens.

The other new book Timeless Living Yearbook 2021 appears simultaneously and emphasises classic and more traditional forms, the integration of antique building materials, wood and natural stone, exclusive fabrics and objects, the restoration of homes and farms. Both Yearbooks complement each other perfectly and together offer a special selection of dozens of recently finished villas, country houses, townhouses and apartments.

All participants in this new edition guarantee years of experience, exceptional craftsmanship and creativity tailored to their customers.

30 new private residences and apartments, in a contemporary style, by famous architects and interior designers from all over the world.

For more than two decades, Beta-Plus has specialised in exclusive coffee table books on architecture, interiors and gardens. For this new edition of the Yearbook, the focus, as last year, is on top quality, traditional craftsmanship and understated class.
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This volume, in a handy format, contains exclusive new projects from renowned architects, interior designers, garden and landscape architects, and experienced professionals from all over the world. Published to coincide with Contemporary Living Yearbook 2022 is Timeless Living Yearbook 2022, which emphasises classic and more traditional forms, the integration of antique building materials, wood and natural stone, exclusive fabrics and objects, the restoration of homes and farms. Both Yearbooks complement each other perfectly and together offer a selection of dozens of recently finished villas, country houses, town houses and apartments.

Forty new residential projects from all over the world, in a contemporary style

The fifth edition of this bestseller celebrates 40 of the most beautiful houses and apartments from all over the world, containing exclusive new projects from renowned architects, interior designers, garden and landscape architects, and experienced professionals.

Published to coincide with Contemporary Living Yearbook 2023 is Timeless Living Yearbook 2023, which emphasises classic and more traditional forms, the integration of antique building materials, wood and natural stone, exclusive fabrics and objects, the restoration of homes and farms.

Both Yearbooks complement each other perfectly and together offer a selection of dozens of recently finished villas, country houses, townhouses and apartments.

The Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank O. Gehry was the magnificent catalyst of a building boom at the end of the last millennium. Since that time, the architecture itself, whether new buildings, renovations or reconstructions, significantly contributes to the attractiveness of a museum and its surroundings. This title presents more than 170 museums, constituting a cross-section of the possibly most interesting and diverse building assignments of our time – whether elegant, daring, or experimental, depending on the institution and the area of specialization.

In addition, the volume also presents the history of the collections, explains the origins of the collection base and highlights key exhibits. The background of each museum is presented along with educational or conservation goals. The book presents the most diverse museum types – from company and corporate museums, via technology and natural science museums, up to literature and history museums, and, of course, a multitude of art museums.

From the contents:

- Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA, USA (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
- Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, Canada (OMA)
- Langen Foundation in Hombroich, Germany (Tadao Ano)
- Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain (Santiago Calatrava)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi in UAE (Ateliers Jean Nouvel)

Contemporary prefab design is on the rise, becoming more and more popular every day. Is it a wonder why?

Once blasted as a cheap building system that harkened back to the days when homeowners could order a home from the Sears, Robuck &Co. catalogue, contemporary prefab has blossomed into a viable industry that has created an unmatched enthusiasm for better living standards in today's modern world. An ever-increasing body of talented architects and designers, including the many practioners showcased within this book, are striving to make prefab the next revolution in residential architecture.

The projects are presented in alphabetical order of the respective architects and designers. An index with contact information is enclosed.

Prefabricated houses are the current trend – module construction and the use of prefabricated building elements have been experiencing a very interesting revival lately. The main reasons for the popularity of this type of residential design include new construction technologies, the importance of sustainability, contemporary urban planning trends and, of course, limited budgets. 

In addition to prefabricated home specialists, renowned and young talents are also increasingly dedicating their efforts to this sector. This title presents the currently best projects from around the world. It shows the diversity of the prefabricated home market and that it includes attractive designs, which are as individual as their owners.

From the contents:

- Villa Libeskind in Dresden, Germany (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
- Hidden Valley in Moab, UT, USA (Marmol Radziner)
- Prefab House in Cadeira, Spain (mycc oficina de arquitectura)
- BaleHouse@Bath, Great Britian (White Design)
- House to Catch the Forest in Nagano, Japan (Tezuka Architects)

China's major cities, such as Beijing, are cities with histories running over 3 millennia. As befitting of their age,they are archaeological gems, as well as the most complete manifestation of Chinese traditions and culture. Restaurant design in China is often enriched by the history of China-it would not utilise a simple lifting of a certain style or age, but would distill and abstract the stylistics of design into the point of a philosophy, and from that, the interior design is slowly generated...