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A guide to the architecture and design of luxurious day and hotel spas worldwide

The number of visitors to day, destination, and hotel spas has doubled in the last five years. The increasing understanding of the importance of health and well-being combined with the emphasis on beauty in our society has inspired the creation of amazing spaces for relaxation and pampering at day spas—both independent of and affiliated with chic hotels.

A more flexible lifestyle, increasing rents an a greater number of single-person homes have all meant that apartments, especially in big cities, have been reduced to a single room. This does not necessarily have to be a disadvantage however. The use of space can be optimised with an intelligent design; minimalist amenities, made-to-measure furniture and predominantly light colours are three basic ingredients of any studio flat, where the premise is to do without all that is superfluous. This book presents 21 projects of spacesaving, contemporary and urban design to show, how trendy and functional a room can be furnished.

Supermarkets are changing. Gone are the days of boxy, frozen warehouses stacked high with package goods. Today's supermarkets can be inviting or theatrical, artfully urban or charmingly rural. An informative guide to the fast-changing world of modern supermarket architecture, New Supermarket Design is a sumptuous, visual tour of the most groundbreaking innovations in the field.

From the American Midwest to the streets of Tokyo, this beautiful book collects 40 of the most revolutionary ideas in store design, product arrangement, and thematic conception. New Supermarket Design features work from some of the most renowned architects on the international scene, clearly explained and accompanied by stunning full-color illustrations.

Tents have been prized for centuries for their lightness, mobility, small footprint and structural elegance. New tents offer innovative and significant solutions to age-old problems. With the demand on architects to touch the earth lightly, together with a cross-disciplinary interest in technotextiles, membrane structures are assuming new prominence and pleasing forms.

This wide-ranging international survey looks at the exciting possibilities of contemporary tensile building and the most interesting membrane structures created in recent years.

Includes:
• Architectural and cultural history of the tent
• Thirty recent projects grouped by theme, such as atrium covers and fabric walls, ring roofs and convertibles, small peaks, large waves
• Accessible text descriptions, photographs and line drawings.

As a filter that smoothly merges interior and exterior, terraces have become one of the most important complemantary spaces in today's contemporary house. Whether cantilevered, open or covered, as a wide extension of the ground floor or as roof gardens in residential buildings, terraces maximise the sense of space by partially seizing outdoor areas. This book is a showcase of the multiple design possibilities offered by these privileged spaces; an entertaining, social and contemplative place that improves the quality of life in every home.

In the wide field of design, the designing of textiles is regarded as a special discipline. It requires a deeper understanding of the technical side of the production of textiles as well as a specific knowledge of each fabric, of its uses, its properties and characteristics (dyes, fibres and colourings). “New Textile Design” covers the many and various forms of the discipline. It includes clothing, caps, shoes, scarves, bags and appliqués, bedclothes, upholstery and lampshades. Even textile trinkets and other accessories are featured on the following pages.

The collected designs range from central motifs (on t-shirts, for instance) to patterns which often have to compete with the visible structures of the fabric. Additionally, the very form and manner of the presentation can become an interesting part of the work. Thus, we've included everything from sketches to elaborately staged photos.

Motives, patterns, textures - “New Textile Design” covers the whole range of soft goods.

Contents:

Xi'an 1+1 Palace
Sanya Hongguan
Royal Entertainment Club
Melody-Chaowai Shop
Holiday Club
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Lotus Lake Holiday Resort Club
2012 Concerts Club
Lollipop Discount KTV
Mingri Club

Contents:
005 ATRIO
015 SANLITUN VILLAGE
043 SOLANA
073 RAFFLES CITY
097 TIMES
121 XI’AN WANDA PLAZA
143 CHONGQING WANDA PLAZA
159 QIANMEN AVENUE
175 JOY CITY SHENYANG
195 BEIJING SCITECH PREMIUM OUTLET MALL
217 IKEA
231 AEON
251 SHANGHAI WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER
263 ULOPARK
275 BUND 18,SHANGHAI
283 ZIHEXIN PLAZA
291 HONGYI PLAZA
301 INTIME
311 ZHOUPU WANDA PLAZA
321 In City

This book introduces winning entries from various international urban planning and architecture competitions, such as new town development project and housing development project.

These exceptional houses - distinguished by their classical style and artistic integrity - represent the highest level of design and craftsmanship, fashioned for historic taste.

A return to classicism and traditional styles has been widely observed in the world of architecture and design, and the houses in this volume represent the finest examples of new design based on historical precedents. These stunning residences are graced with regional character, impeccable craftsmanship, and classic beauty.

Collaborating with leading landscape designers, decorators, and artisans, architects Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian have produced homes that - whether country estates, suburban houses, or city apartments - are exquisite examples of timeless design for those who are inspired by historic styles.

With lush photography capturing the allure of these of exteriors, interiors, and details - as well as original drawings and plans - the book will appeal to architects, interior designers, and homeowners with an eye for fine design and anyone wishing to be inspired by the poetry of history.

Recognized by Architectural Digest in 2010 as being among the most important and influential architecture firms at work today, this beautifully illustrated volume presents Ferguson & Shamamian's finest work, including new houses, apartments, alterations and additions, and unbuilt design plans.

Each of the nineteen homes featured in the book will be presented in detail, with full-colour photography and project descriptions written by the architects themselves. Eleven unbuilt projects will be represented by drawings, and eleven alterations and additions will be included in an appendix.

About the Authors:

Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian are partners in the New York-based Ferguson & Shamamian Architects LLP. Their work has been widely published in books and magazines, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, and Town & Country. The firm has received numerous awards and was most recently honored with the prestigious 2003 Arthur Ross Award for Architecture from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America. Richard Guy Wilson is chair of the Department of Architectural History at the University of Virginia.

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"New Transport Architecture" is broken down into thematic chapters according to transport type. Within each chapter, detailed case studies (36 in total) profile each travel hub, enabling a thorough understanding from overall scheme right down to the details.

Illustrations of each project range from professional technical drawings and plans, through shots of the work in progress, to stunning shots of the finished structure. In addition, the author, architectural authority Will Jones, invites five internationally acclaimed thinkers from the fields of architecture and architectural theory to consider themes pertinent to every transport type - from the importance of retail to the need for flexibility and future expansion.

The foreword is also provided by Ivan Harbour - architect and partner with Richard Rogers Partnership. Together, case studies and essays from the most complete exploration of the travel hub ever published.

Included is a truly extensive number of merchandise displays-on the selling floor and in the store window-as well as communications and signage, lighting, color stories, and digital technology. It is organized by topic, each chapter is introduced by the editor and illustrated with multiple photos from numerous retailers-more than 500 photos in total.