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This book presents recently completed libraries from around the world. Readers will experience how the architects deal with the special functions of the library setting, how they combine architecture and books, and how they reflect local architecture styles. Both architecture and interior design are covered, making this a practical reference for professional architects and interior designers.

Table of Contents

Civic Libraries
-Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre
-Bishan Public Library
-Champaign Public Library
-Chongqing Library
-Douglass-Truth Branch, The Seattle Public Library
-España Library
-Halmstad Library
-Hockessin Public Library
-Kirkwood Highway Public Library
-Library in Anzin
-Lohja Main Library
-Max Webber Library
-Media Library
-National Library of China
-National Technical Library
-Newcastle City Library
-North Vancouver City Library
-Public Library Leon de Greiff
-Public Library of A. & M. Miskiniai in Utena
-Quebec Grand Library
-Rancho Mirage Public Library
-Santa Monica Public Library
-The London Library
-Toco Hill – Avis G. Williams Library
-Town Hall Extension and New Public Library
-Turku City Library
-Whistler Public Library
-Winnipeg Library Addition
School Libraries
-Arabian Public Library
-Chungwoon University Library
-EBR Library, University of Groningen
-Library for Architecture, Art and Design, Leonardo Campus, Muenster
-Morgan State University, Earl S. Richardson Library
-Samsung Library in Sungkyunkwan University
-Siauliai University Library
-The Diller Centre, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
-University Library City Centre
-University Town Library
-WSN Building Pavilion

Participating firms:-

4 PLIUS Architects
Architects Lahdelma & Mahlamäki
Architekten BDA
ArchOffice
Büehler and Büehler
DANU Architects / Engineers Co., Ltd.
Diamond and Schmitt Architects
Dok Architecten
Dominique Coulon Architects
fjmt
Grosfeld van der Velde Architects
Haworth Tompkins
Houser Walker Architecture
Hughes Condon Marler Architects
Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
ikon.5 architects
JKMM Architects
Kimmel-Eshkolot Architects
KSP Jürgen Engel Architekten
LM Architectural Group
LOOK Architects
Mazzanti & Arquitectos
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners
Patkau Architects
Perkins Eastman
Planungsgemeinschaft zauberscho(e)n
pvanb architecten
RMJM
Ryder Architecture
Samoo Architects & Engineers
Sasaki Associates
Schacht Aslani Architects
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Hans van Heeswijk Architecten

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The repositories of human wisdom and experience through the ages, libraries are one of our most valuable cultural resources. This stimulating volume showcases some of the most interesting library design trends and developments from around the world. Covering both public and private libraries, as well as bookstores, you'll see a wide variety of ways to arrange and store books and other media. Also included are examples of the finest library fittings and furnishings available. What factors distinguish a truly great library? Browse this valuable reference to find out for yourself …

Global fashion designer Malene Birger expands the focus of her design empire from exquisite clothing to equally enticing living spaces. This stunning photo exposé displays her talent for transforming homes into inspirational works of art. Ms Birger’s interior designs combine diverse international elements with the utmost sophistication. Striking silhouettes and clever contrasts appear in bold patterns and beautiful objects of desire, along with an intriguing intermingling of accents. It’s all part of her distinctive approach to style. An impressive composition reflecting her sublime sense of aesthetics and obsession with perfection. The result? An array of delicious dwellings for either high-end entertaining or curling up with a good book.

Known for a style that’s exclusive and accessible, Ms Birger’s designs resonate with anyone who appreciates a contemporary take on classics, high quality and a hint of the unexpected. A favourite of international fashion editors, her designs are sold in over 950 venues worldwide. Ms Birger divides her time between Spain and Scandinavia

- A distinctive sourcebook for living well with inspirational ideas for a memorable interior design
- This stunning volume embodies the knack of internationally well-known fashion designer Malene Birger for transforming homes into fascinating works of art

Beautiful, eye-catching photography by Jan Verlinde link the past with the present in this stunning book. The noblest of building traditions are bonded with a modern wat of living, working and relaxing. Lifestyle author Ivo Pauwels, in his familiar, fascinating style, takes the reader back to the past. He brings the memories of the centuries-old building techniques and the forgotten knowledge of the materials used in roof trusses, tiles and thatched roofs.

An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present

Life Meets Art is an unparalleled behind-the-scenes tour of some of the most fascinating, inspirational and unique home interiors in the world. The living spaces of hundreds of the globe's most talented people in the spheres of art, design, fashion, literature, music, and film, here provide inspiration for anyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior design and the myriad possibilities for home decor. It's a fascinating glimpse into the homes of some of the greatest creatives in history — painters, sculptors, novelists, poets, fashion designers, composers, musicians, architects, and more.

About the Author:

Sam Lubell has written eight books about architecture, including California Captured and two travel guides to mid-century modern architecture in the USA, all from Phaidon. He is a contributing editor at The Architect's Newspaper and writes for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Architectural Record, Architectural Review, and other publications.

Coolly coast into the homes and retreats by the sea and discover a serene style spurred by the calming oceanic blue

With the sound of the waves crashing against the coastline and the beautifully salty air that dominates the climate, the sea has a majestic and relaxing hold on the mind. This lifestyle of respite also transcends into local architecture and interior design. Life’s A Beach takes readers into beach homes around the world, from the coasts of Australia to the shores of Brazil to the remote islands of the Aegean Sea.

Explore the many ways to decorate a cozy home by the sea, including handmade touches, natural materials, and elegant interiors each imbuing a sense of well-being. From humble little beach cottages to extraordinary modern bungalows, these spaces are designed for rest and relaxation, and for enjoying the beachy surrounds.

Lifelong landscape design means thinking about more than your garden. It involves encouraging your community to be a well-rooted environment consisting of friends who share home-grown produce, walk in the neighborhood, recycle, water harvest, compost and are watchful of each other’s well-being.

Lifelong landscape designs create environments that connect with nature, encompass a home, and promote healthy living by providing mobility, social interaction, and places to sustain the body and soul. Learn easy steps to design your own lifelong landscape through more than 200 landscape patterns and activities that illustrate components of healthy living. Enhance the quality of your life at any stage with practical advice from this inspirational landscape architect with more than 30 years experience.

Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for interior designer Vicente Wolf’s engaging new book. Wolf is famous for his modern and elegant style, always guided by integrity and simplicity. Lifting the Curtain on Design delves into his selected themes from myriad viewpoints: through the prism of international travel, via the detailed focus on a single project, and finally by means of the sweeping perspective of a seasoned design mind.

Vicente Wolf, an inveterate voyager, leaves his New York studio once a year to immerse himself in the culture of a distant land. In this volume, illustrated entirely with his own photographs, he recounts a trip to Namibia: with its sand dunes and sunsets, this southern African country is “a landscape that has been reduced to its essence.” A journey to Papua New Guinea makes clear the connections between cultures, as well as the connections that may be fostered through skilled design. And Bhutan is a lesson in expanding horizons and experiences.

It is in Wolf’s design that the essence of his three principles, suggested in his travels, is fully illuminated. In a step-by-step account of two recent interiors - a traditional apartment and an open loft - Wolf describes his initial design process, the various phases of construction, the expert selection of color palettes and furniture, and the final installation of art and decorative objects. He also explains the development of the dramatic tablescapes for which he is so well known, which balance style, form, and color with humor and ease. Finally, a dazzling presentation of Wolf’s current projects touches on grand design gestures and minute yet indispensable details.

Lifting the Curtain on Design offers a glimpse into the mind of the designer at work, from inspiration through implementation to unforgettable finished room.

About the Author:

Admired for his impeccable eye and unique vision of the world, Vicente Wolf has been at the top of the design industry for over forty years. He is the author of Learning to See, Lifting the Curtain on Design, Crossing Boundaries, and The Four Elements of Design

Before the time of electricity, man was already in need of a source of light to carry out his night-time activities. It was a time when candela-bras and oil lamps always provided an ideal prop for creative expres-sion. However, with the invention of the bulb and the industrial revolu-tion the rules were changed, giving rise to what was to become the "modern" lamp. Plastic and other new materials brought with them a new freedom with regard to forms, dimensions and colours. The lamp is a feature which, aside from its practical function, is also taken to be of a highly decorative value. In this respect it is an object of great interest to designers since it allows them to express not only a formal creativity but also a more ethereal effect produced by the light from their creations. The illumination of a house, office or restaurant is now considered to be an important factor and one which interior designers take very seriously when it comes to creating the desired ambience. This isn¹t simply a matter of designing an object but in some cases, creating an effect, a sensation or an expression through lighting. A play on transparencies, colours, soft-focus or glistening effects, etc., all are worthy of consideration when it comes to creating the desired effect. In Light design Now, we invite you to take a journey through the latest "lighting" creations from talented young and well-known designers alike who share a mutual passion for design.

As beautiful as it is instructive, this award-winning book on all aspects of theatrical lighting design has become the standard resource in the field.

Light Fantastic has received accolades from the theater community, including the Golden Pen Award from the Institute for Theater Technology and Outstanding Academic Title award from Choice magazine. Now in its third edition, Light Fantastic has been expanded to include breathtaking new photographs from author Max Keller's most recent productions. The text has been brought up to date to reflect the latest technological advances, while new essays-on light in architecture, lighting for music concerts, and the metaphysics and politics of light-broaden its scope. Keller's extensive knowledge and experience on some of the world's most celebrated stages make him the definitive source for veterans or those new to the field of stage lighting. Throughout the book hundreds of vibrant color photographs convey the excitement of live performance. This remarkable volume is an indispensable handbook to stage lighting design.

Max Keller is a magician with artificial light. His work has transformed theater productions across Europe and America, from Berlin and Salzburg to the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and his stunning effects with color and space continually set new standards. Principally designed for lighting specialists, this richly illustrated volume documents the fascinating use of stage lighting in such a comprehensive and lucid style that it is of equal interest to all theater buffs.

The pictorial language used by a lighting designer is as differentiated as that of a painter. Its success depends not only on the appropriate use of the technical possibilities available, but also on the artistic qualities of such specialists as Max Keller. In Light Fantastic, the author divulges his extensive knowledge and experience, explaining natural light phenomena, the history of light in the theater, and Goethe's and Runge's research on the theory of color as well as technical details, from the fundamentals of optics and projection to the different kinds of lamps, lights, and spots and other lighting equipment

More than 500 plates, technical images, drawings, and stage photos highlight the stunning effects achieved in various spectacular productions, ranging from opera and ballet to rock concerts. Keller's latest production is for Tristan and Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

A whole new look at architectural lighting, both for the interior and exterior.

An inspiring photographic book with hundreds of creative applications in private homes and gardens.

"The elements of architecture are light and shade, walls and space."
(Le Corbusier)

Light is a prerequisite for architecture, since it is the element that renders walls and spaces visible. With the right light, well-designed buildings and interiors are considerably enhanced. In recent years, supported by groundbreaking technological innovations, the use of light in architecture and interior design has become more creative, lively and colorful than ever. Not only have these developments allowed for more artistry in the field, but lighting design has also become part of energy-saving concepts.

Light in Architecture presents 123 projects by architects and designers all around the world, where the use of natural and artificial light is the defining element: the C42 Showroom in Paris, the Air Traffic Control Tower in Vienna, the Supperclub in Singapore, the Greenpix Zero Energy Wall in Beijing, the Ave Maria Chapel in Naples, FL, the Koukjian Jewelry in Beirut and the Deloitte Headquarters in Copenhagen – this volume allows every imaginable use of light in every sector to shine.

Reputed architects and top designers use natural and artificial light to transform a room and make it more beautiful, warm, functional or spacious. Light generates colour and contrast, and brings a house to life.

Light up your Home showcases homes that have been built or renovated with special attention to light and lighting. Using photography by Eugeen and Herman Verne, the book illustrates varying ideas and practical applications surrounding light and interior design.

Author Eva De Geyter worked for lifestyle magazine Libelle and is now a freelance journalist.

A collection of interior design projects that have utilised lighting - both natural and artificial - as their main theme.