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California has long been known as a place where dreams and fantasies are made real, and this is particularly true of its gardens, which can host a seemingly endless variety of plants from many different climates.

With color photographs on almost every page, this book showcases 15 estate gardens that are exuberantly Californian, from the classically inspired, 654-acre gardens of Filoli near San Francisco, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to the Huntington Library Gardens in San Marino, one of the premier botanical gardens in the world.

Here too is the opulent and strange but wildly popular Lotusland in Montecito, created by Madam Ganna Walska and designer Lockwood de Forest.

Far-flung cultures have always been a source of inspiration for the exploration-minded Old Continent. Charmed by the exoticism of those distant styles, furniture designs and objets d"art, this decorative trend still exists today. Africa, Indonesia, Morocco, China, India and South America are lands that inspire the projects included in this book. Raffia rugs, natural fibre ornaments, leathers, hand-sewn baskets, Totem figures... just some of the objects that give personality to these projects.

Doors in Paris, windows in Berlin, columns in Rome – details of all ages and styles are the focus of this volume.

European Architecture in Details takes you on a journey through the plazas and streets of the most splendid 21 cities of Europe, presenting an extraordinary view on the amazing variety of architectural details. Be it something new, old, beautiful or unusual, every metropolis appears under a new light.

- For the interested traveller with an eye on the detail
- A journey through European metropolises
- Experiencing unusual perspectives

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European metropolises like Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul or London are fascinating because of their history, the people, and the feeling for life but especially because of the buildings. Architectural details of all epochs and styles are the focus of this book: the window as the eye of the house, balconies as retreats in the midst of the urban din or stairs as the embodiment of change. Aside from their functions, these details lend a building individuality, provide it with a face and determine its appearance.

European Architecture in Details takes the reader on a journey through the plazas and streets of the most exciting 20 cities of Europe, presenting an unusual variety of architectural details. Be it something new, old, beautiful or strange, every city appears in a thoroughly new light.

The origins of garden culture: from Paradise to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, from the ancient hortulus to the medieval cloister garden. Extensive observations of harmonic garden designs in the Renaissance spirit and monumental baroque gardens. Separate chapters on the Arab gardens of Spain, Arcadian English landscaped parks and even the contemporary "green islands" that grace modern cities.

This book selects 30 typical hotels in European style. These projects truly demonstrate the representative features of European style, reflecting how the style influences other design elements. This is so constructive in understanding and designing the interiors for hotels at present. In addition, a lot of classical style details, furniture and furnishings are also truly represented in this book, which is particularly of great reference value for the application of symbols in design.

This book features the following Hotels:
| Hotel Imperial, Austria
| Hotel Sacher Wien, Austria
| Four Seasons Hotel, Czech Republic
| Hotel Aria, Czech Republic
| No 5 Cavendish, England
| Hotel le Bristol, France
| Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany
| Melenos Lindos Hotel, Greece
| Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Ireland
| Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
| Dromoland Castle, Ireland
| The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Ireland
| The Merrion, Ireland
| Hotel des Trois Couronnes, Switzerland
| Grand Hotel National, Switzerland
| Bauer Il Palazzo, Venice
| Four Seasons Hotel, Milan
| Hotel Danieli, Venice
| Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy
| Excelsior Palace Hotel, Rapallo
| Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Lake Maggiore
| Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento
| Grand Hotel, Florence
| Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, Florence
| Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan
| Hotel Palazzo Sasso, Amalfi Coast
| The St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome
| Grand Hotel Continental, Siena
| Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin, Venice
| The Westin Excelsior, Florence

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We consider whether a “European Style” can be defined on the basis of twenty projects from the same number of countries in Europe.
This exceptionally varied book (in two volumes) shows private residences from Denmark to Portugal, from Germany to Spain, and in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium and France.

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European interiors are perennially fashionable and are feted across the world as being one of the most stylish ways to decorate, whether it be residential or commercial spaces. This book discusses at length whether a 'European Style' can be defined on the basis of twenty-five projects from the same number of countries in the European Union. This exceptionally varied book (in two volumes) shows private residences from Sweden to Italy, from Spain to Greece.

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Buildings placing nature at their core.

As more of the earth’s surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are increasingly advised to integrate urban flora and fauna into their designs. Whether developing green roofs, living walls, abundant indoor courtyards, or balconies that connect interior and exterior spaces, the urge to intertwine nature and architecture has never been more apparent.

Embracing this ubiquitous trend, Evergreen Architecture surveys a broad spectrum of residential, institutional, urban, and rural spaces. But as change occurs and solutions to the climate crisis are being integrated on the ground, many new questions are posed. How do residents keep moss-covered walls alive? How can a skyscraper uphold the weight of hundreds of trees?

Evergreen Architecture investigates this movement from the perspective of the architects leading the charge whilst offering diagrams and plans to help the reader understand how each building came together and how it intends to survive.

The days of simply wanting to ‘get the look’ are over: nowadays, we are more interested in achieving a smooth-running and contented home life, and it’s not purely the aesthetics of our interiors that we’re pondering. Key to this more considered approach to homemaking is the storage of all life’s paraphernalia, from everyday essentials (kitchen equipment, bicycles) to seasonal items (skis and suitcases) and, of course, all those bits and pieces you don’t need very often but still want to hang on to (wedding photographs, grandma's china). We have more stuff than ever before, so where (and how) should we keep it all?

In 'Everything in its Place', Rebecca Winward demonstrates how our experience of every room in the house can be improved through a canny choice of storage solutions that balance form and function. She also addresses the fact that, while storage is inherently practical, it also holds huge potential for decorative impact. Examining the subject from every possible angle, Rebecca considers what to store where and what best to store it in before going on to discuss the storage demands of different items (clothes, books, crafting equipment) and even storage by style, from minimalist to vintage to rustic, to name but a few.

About the author

Rebecca Winward, formerly editor of 'Period Ideas' magazine, is an interiors journalist with more than 14 years’ experience. Her work has appeared in a wide variety of publications in the UK and abroad. She particularly enjoys creating practical, family-friendly, and beautifully eclectic interiors on a budget, and is currently renovating a 1970s home.

Robert A. M. Stern Architects, over its forty-year history and across a wide range of building types, has defined principles common to all projects. Stern articulates the ideas that govern his design process through this rich visual presentation of all types of his work: museums and cultural institutions, colleges and universities, commercial and residential developers, and, famously, private residential clients throughout the United States and Europe.

Evidence serves as a visual synthesis of Stern's methodologies, revealing the firm's vision through juxtapositions of building, material and landscape: "We never think of just the building. We like to think of the next bigger thing — what other buildings will come next to it, but also the siting and landscaping. Abstract compositional principles do interest me but not when I begin a design. I begin with a cultural assessment of the building as a type, the place it is set in, and lastly its obligations to its particular moment in time."

Through 400 illustrations, Stern illuminates key architectural concepts by examining components: stunning windows harmonizing with their views, elegant entryways, meticulous stonework, homes conversing with their settings. On each page, Stern pairs images that challenge the idea that tradition means statis. Rather, tradition can be interpreted to suit all situations in an increasingly complex world.

Другие книги о творчестве Robert A.M. Stern

Robert A.M. Stern: Buildings and Towns

Robert A.M. Stern: Buildings and Projects 1999-2003

Robert A.M. Stern: Buildings and Projects 2004-2009

Robert A. M. Stern Architects: Buildings and Projects 2010-2014

Robert A.M. Stern: Houses and Gardens

Robert A.M. Stern. On Campus

Designs for Living: The Houses of Robert A. M. Stern Architects

This book introduces twelve private country gardens that can be described as “special” for different reasons.

These gardens are firstly special because of the optimal way the landscapers and garden architects have integrated them into the environment in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape and the architecture of the house.

The maturity of these gardens is another special feature. This often results from the rich history of the site and the ancient trees, but sometimes this maturity is achieved by planting and incorporating fully grown trees and plants in a more recent garden.

Ultimately, what really makes these gardens so special is their owners’ enthusiasm and loving attention: without their dedication these designs would have no soul.

As good as living can get: real estate with a rare combination of outstanding location, timelessly classical architecture, and high-quality materials

Redefining comfort zones — for designers, architects, and residents who have elevated standards for their living spaces

Architectural mastery with handcrafted details, enhanced with all of today’s modern conveniences, is on full display in the elegant residences of RALF SCHMITZ’s extraordinary portfolio. Whether urban villas or townhouses, Wilhelminian style or Art Deco, glimpse refined classical architecture combined with state-of-the-art finishes as you tour an array of luxury interiors in this opulent book.

Exceptional Homes shows a variety of distinctive, newly-constructed buildings and ultra-stylish homes in prime locations. The showroom apartments in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg feature exquisite furnishings and tasteful color combinations that make them truly inspiring. Traditional architectural layouts are skillfully re-imagined and re-designed for modern living, allowing for light-flooded floor plans with harmonious room sequences to create beautiful, upscale home environments. 

Even the common areas of the unique properties are splendidly accentuated — lavish lobbies and elaborate elevators make the mere arrival to a building or residence a memorable experience. Exclusive cooperative projects with prestigious interior design professionals, such as the Italian luxury label Bottega Veneta, demonstrate the exceptional standard upheld by this historic company. All structures are designed by renowned, highly sought-after architectural firms. 

“Only value endures” is the guiding principle of the Schmitz family, the real estate developers for subdued luxury. This is precisely what the founder of the company mandated in 1864. Today, the company embodies the same values: developing and building high-quality residential estates on exclusive properties on the basis of a building culture that stands for architectural perfection.

Country Houses, published by Beta-Plus in 2004, has been a longtime bestseller, reprinted several times.

This enthusiasm for rural interiors has prompted a second edition, Exclusive Country Houses, which features ten new, recently finished or restored houses in the European countryside.

Wim Pauwels, founder and managing director of Beta-Plus Publishing, began publishing a series of books in 1997 about architecture and interior design. So far the company has brought out more than 250 titles dedicated to certain themes (such as living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, children's rooms, antique building materials, restoration, renovation, gardens and swimming pools), plus monographs of architects and interior designers, manuals and yearbooks about timeless and contemporary architecture and interiors. For each book he enlists the assistance of authoritative specialists for the introductory texts and photograph captions.

This book is a journey through the most luxurious interiors gracing the international stage. Lovers of luxury will discover everything from the most lavish of houses to the most breathtaking of yachts. Luxury is displayed in different ways in the spaces illustrated. Elegance and distinction can be of a personal nature, but a high degree of excellence and quality in materials and decoration is what separates true luxury from meaningless opulence.

Exceptional residential mountain chalets in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Sankt Moritz, Madonna di Campiglio, Corvara in Badia, St. Nikolai im Sölktal, Auronzo di Cadore, …

ZwD Living has started in 1968. Its challenge is to associate design with wood scent, touch, sounds and temperature. It looks good and, being natural, it is a pleasure to touch. ZwD projects go beyond design, meant for visual and two-dimensional purposes, which is made to communicate image and not substance. They transmit that sense of protection found in the warmth of wood. Their shapes are not abstract because they need a connection with reality, with man and his culture: in this way, not only the designer but also people can actually experience the design.