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The days of the predictable turquoise rectangle are well and truly in decline. From the latest eco pools that use plants to naturally filter the water to futuristic state-of-the-art stainless steel, twenty-first century swimming pools are aesthetic statements that are as much a part of the well-designed home as a spa bathroom or the ultimate kitchen – and they don’t have to cost much more. Whether it’s streamlined lap pool that’s an extension of a home gym or a sympathetically landscaped outdoor pool that nestles discreetly among the planting schemes in your back garden, a swimming pool can be an undeniable asset. A fitness centre in the basement, a party venue, or the ultimate water feature in your garden filled by a wall of cascading water – a pool can be all these things and more...

130 color photographs

130 color photographs

Not so long ago, Berlin was a symbol of division. Since the end of the Cold War however, and Germany's re-unification, it has been transformed into a place where Eastern and Western Europe meet. The city has become a bridge between cultures and its thriving restaurant scene offers food and ambience of infinite variety. This selection of innovatively designed restaurant interiors, copiously illustrated with over 130 color photographs and sample menus from selected hot spots, serves as a guide to Berlin's most fashionable dining destinations. Joachim Fischer has run his own communication and design company since 1990. He started the annual Stuttgart and Berlin "Designers Saturdays" events and founded the design magazine Sign.

* A "best-of" selection of innovatively designed Berlin restaurants, bars, and lounges, that serves as a perfect guide to the city's hippest dining spots. Also included are recipes to suit every taste
* Another in teNeues' recently inaugurated restaurant series, this title includes over 130 color photographs and is attractively designed with flexicover

130 color photographs

130 color photographs

Located at the juncture of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys a unique setting in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Attracting travelers from across the globe, it’s gaining fame as an international dining destination. With a unique fusion of cultures, this South African city boasts a diversity of exotic and cutting edge eateries, many of them using local ingredients in exciting new ways. This little guide, one of several in teNeues’ Cool Restaurants series, highlights the hottest dining spots Cape Town has to offer, with a selection of recipes to try at home.

* Attractively designed and illustrated with over 130 color photographs
* A guide to the coolest restaurants in Cape Town

130 color photographs
 
Danish design is a by-word for cool sophistication the world over. As you might expect, Copenhagen is home to a delectable assortment of hip restaurants. And, whether your dining preference is a cheerful bistro or high-end temple of gastronomy, everything in the surroundings will be sleekly coordinated from the cutlery to the artwork on the walls!

* A guide to the coolest restaurants in Copenhagen
* An attractive design with over 130 color photographs and excellent recipes interspersed throughout

130 color photographs 

130 color photographs  

130 color photographs

The gateway to China, and Asia beyond, Hong Kong has long straddled the divide between East and West. Its dining hotspots infuse Asian design principles with a dash of international flair. As you might expect from a world-class commercial metropolis, the dining scene here is multi-faceted and always welcomes innovative newcomers. This addition to teNeues’ highly successful Cool Restaurants series is indispensable for all who wish to be in-the-know about Hong Kong’s hippest dining.

* Highlights of Hong Kong’s contemporary dining scene
* Attractively designed with over 130 color photographs and superb recipes interspersed throughout

130 color photographs