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Small Scale, Big Change focuses on designing and building in underserved communities around the globe. Rooted in the traditions of early Modernism, the work of the architects shown in this book expresses a desire for social change and a belief in the social responsibility of architecture. The projects – often schools, parks, housing projects and infrastructural interventions – are typically the result of close collaboration with members of the community and future users. They are located in impoverished urban and rural communities and reveal an exciting change in the longstanding dialogue between architecture and ethics, wherein the architect’s roles, methods, approaches and responsibilities are all dramatically reconsidered. These architects address community needs with innovative, low-budget and adaptable designs without sacrificing aesthetics. In these works, one also sees an expanded definition of sustainability encompassing larger social and economic issues.

The architects featured include Alejandro Aravena, Anna Herringer, Francis Kere, Jorge Maria Jauregui, Lacaton Vassal, Michael Maltzan, Noero Wolff Architects, Rural Studio, Teddy Cruz, Urban Think Tank.

The globalisation of brand names and the proliferation of huge shopping centres has meant the small shop now has its own identity which, at the same time, also reflects the latest trends. Small shops and boutiques have converted into places which welcome this transformation and the life intensely breathed in these streets and by their inhabitants.

Turn your garden into a bright summer paradise with a collection of 35 projects to create stylish, fragrant and abundant displays.

There are gorgeous flowering plants, lush foliage, special occasion displays, and edible fruit and vegetable harvests. The projects in Small Summer Gardens include hanging baskets, window boxes, beautiful flower beds, large and small pots, and pretty recycled containers. Create a display of foxgloves and woodland plants in a rusty trunk, scented sweet peas in a tub, a mini water garden with flowering water lilies, a wreath made from alpine flowers, fruit bushes in pots and much more. With Emma Hardy’s expert advice, you will learn everything you need to know about growing annuals from seed, growing bulbs, using inexpensive bedding plants in interesting ways, combining perennials and small shrubs and growing and maintaining fruit and vegetable plants.

Terraces and balconies have always been essential architectural features -- they are effectively the continuation of a dwelling outdoors. Terraces are mostly related directly to the landscape surrounding a building. They can frame a view -- for instance, through canopies or side walls --, they can imitate particular landscape elements on their own more human scale, or they can enable the landscape to be perceived and experienced in a different way.

Unlike terraces, balconies are first and foremost a structural element of a house, epitomising the character of the building and its architectural style. The balcony can be the crowning glory of a house -- the extension of the living space outdoors.

This book introduces terraces and balconies from all over the world that have been created by well-known architects and designers and that are particularly original or successfully unite aesthetics and functionality.

An updated bestseller in the "Smart Approach" series, The Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms starts with the premise: "Think like a professional.” Parents will find all the inspiration and information they need to create any kid's dream room. Chapters include a basic primer on the general principles of good design and how to apply them to individual needs and lifestyles. Topics include: working with color, choosing furniture, organizing space, storage, special ideas for walls, windows, and floors, plus safety tips. One chapter addresses designing for children with special needs.

- Over 275 photos illustrating the work of today's best design professionals
- Decorating ideas for kids of all ages, from infancy through the teen years
- Important facts about shopping for cribs, beds, and mattresses
- Smart tips for making the best use of space and storage
- Money-saving advice for creating a room that grows with a child
- Resource guide of industry-related associations, web sites, and manufacturers
- Glossary and Index

Here is a collection of about 70 recent office interiors, ranging from small studios to large convention towers. The various modern styles would be a good reference for designers dedicated to office interior design. Moreover, financial and advertising offices, as two typical office types, are put as two separate categories in the book for particular study.

From the sophisticated Milan duplex of runway diva Donatella Versace to the rustic Montauk retreat of all-American Ralph Lauren, So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces opens the door to the private worlds of today's most fashionable people.

Culled from the archives of Elle Décor, America's most elegant interiors magazine, So Chic is a guided tour of the homes of tastemakers, trendsetters, and stylemongers―whether timelessly classic, mixmaster modern, or just plain funky. Get an exclusive peek into:

• Sarah Jessica Parker's 19th-century farmhouse in Bridgehampton
• Roberto Cavalli's majestic Tuscan villa
• Liza Bruce's vibrant apartment in exotic Jaipur
• Cindy Crawford's Malibu beach house
• Anh Duong's loft in Manhattan's West Village

Plus, it offers "Inside Information," a compendium of style tips from star homeowners, who offer advice on how to hang pictures, plan a party, live with antiques, dress a seductive bed, and much more.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

FASHION AND STYLE
Delphine and Reed Krakoff
Donatella Versace
Ralph Rucci
Mary McFadden
Carlos Souza
Ricky and Ralph Lauren
Kenneth Jay Lane
Tamara Mellon
Mark Badgley and James Mischka
Roberto Cavalli
Temple St. Clair Carr
Giambattista Valli
Angel Sanchez
Maria Beatrice and Leonardo Ferragamo
Ranjana and Naeem Khan
Zang Toi
Liza Bruce

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Michael S. Smith
Muriel Brandolini
Thomas O'Brien
Sig Bergamin
Antony Todd
Jaouad Kadiri
Michael Leva
Sheila Bridges

ART AND CULTURE
Candace Bushnell
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Lynn de Rothschild
David Salle
Cindy Crawford
John Derian
Sarah Jessica Parker
Pieter Estersohn
Anh Duong
Amy Fine Collins

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

For 18 years, Margaret Russell has infused Elle Decor with a singular sense of sophistication while helping to preserve its mission to inspire those passionate about interiors with the best in decoration, architecture, and product design. In 2000, she was promoted to editor in chief of the magazine she helped found. Elle Decor is now the largest of 23 Elle Deco editions published around the world.

This book showcases the latest trends and innovations across a wide variety of interior design styles. This stunningly illustrated volume brings together 100 interior design projects - from London to South Africa, from Bangkok to Slovenia - that highlight the latest trends and innovations. Divided into sections covering the most popular styles - including Classical, Luxurious, Art Deco, Modern, and Mediterranean - Soft Adornment is a must have source of interior design inspiration.

Project Introduction:

Classical Style

Gemdale Xinrao Show Flat, Nanjing, China
Show Flat of Gemdale Great Mansion, Shanghai, China
Type D3 Show Flat of Jiabao o Zi Ti Wan, Shanghai, China
Type G Show Flat of Palm Springs International Garden (Phase IV), Chongqing, China
Type H Show Flat of Palm Springs International Garden (Phase IV), Chongqing, China
Type A2 Show Flat of Yitai Art of Living, Inner Mongolia, China
Eastern Suburb Manor, Nantong, China
Show Flat of Badaling o Kongquecheng, Beijing, China
Xin Yi Ai Le Show Flat, Taiwan, China
Show Flat of Sequoia International Apartment, Beijing, China
Pureplanet Selected, Fuzhou, China
Chateau Margaux & Private Clubhouse, Wenzhou, China

Chinese Style

Show Flat of Vanke Wulongshan, Chengdu, China
Dong Fang Hui Show Flat of Taojing Bay, Guangzhou, China
Tianhe A10 Show Flat, Taiwan, China
Broadview Villa, Happy Valley, Hongkong, China
Kuang's Hillside Villa, Shenzhen, China
Naturade Shui Mu Yuan Ben Clubhouse, Guangzhou, China
Fuxing Health Club, Beijing, China
No.1 Lanting Club, Taiyuan, China
Da Mo Liu Xiang Restaurant, Anshun, Guizhou, China
VIP Area of Dong Po Restaurant, Beijing, China
Understand World Tea, Hefei, China
Sales Office of Jingrui o Royal Bay, Zhoushan, Ningbo, China

Luxurious Style

Townhouse 6A of Vanke Tangyue, Dongguan, China
B4-01 Show Flat of Ocean Crown, Shenzhen, China
Horizon Height, Shenzhen, China
Unit E1 in Mediterranean Garden Villa, Jiangmen, China
Show Flat on the Second Floor of Gemdale o Tanjun, Shenyang, China
Gemdale o Tanjun Penthouse, Shenyang, China
Type A Show Flat of No.10 Building in the Sixth City, Changsha, China
Show Flat of Langji o Main Hall, Chengdu, China
Type E2 Show Flat of Shimao Property, Jinan, China
#36 Building of Redstone Manor, Heibei, China
The Show Flat in Luxury Style - Light Shadow, Changsha, China
Type C2 Show Flat of New Urbanism City, Changsha, China
British Royal Theme Restaurant in PL DU PANTHEON, Beijing, China
The Phantom of The Opera Clubhouse, Changsha, Hunan, China
A22 Show Flat of Tamsui Hotspring Resort, Taiwan, China
Farglory Jinhua Garden Reception Center, Taipei, China
Tiffany Suite of the St. Regis Hotel, New York, USA
DVF Suite of Claridge's Hotel, London, Britain

Mix-and-match Style

Reverse Type D Show Flat of Beautiful Natural Island, Beijing, China
Type A Show Flat of Vanke o Designer's Designhouse, Shanghai, China
Type B2 Show Flat on Third Floor of Building No.21 of Zhongyuan Mingdu, Zhaoqing, China
Show Flat of Residence Bel-Air, Hongkong, China
B4-02 Show Flat of Ocean Crown, Shenzhen, China
Model Villa of CERC o Urban Pastoral, Chengdu, China
Show Flat of Fantasia o Taihu Tiancheng Villa, Suzhou, China
Offices in Wanchuan Apartment, Wenzhou, China
Sales office of Huai'an Fortune Center, Jiangsu, China
Sales Office of Tien Fun o Main Hall, Chengdu, China
Jiao Long Dou Lao, Tai'an, Shandong, China
The Gold Room of Lancaster House, London, Britain
25 Hours Hotel Hamburg Hafencity, Germany
St Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Art Deco Style

Show Flat of Gamdale o The Pure Land, Shanghai, China
Type C Show Flat of No.10 Building in the Sixth City, Changsha, China
Unit C1 in Mediterranean Garden Villa, Jiangmen, China
Bordeaux Chateau, Dalian, China

Modern Concise Style

Show Flat of Finereal o Gold Coast, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
Show Flat of Finereal o Gold Coast, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
Type 12E Show Flatof Le Cove City, Wuxi, China
Show Flat of Cai Tian Yi Se, Shenzhen, China
Type A2 Show Flat of Huayuan King of Tang, Xi'an, China
Times Crystal Park, Chengdu, China
Xiangjiang Garden, Zhenjiang, China
Energy Conservation Science and Technology Garden Villa, Zhenjiang, China
Jing Ling Feng Yin Show Flat of Thaihot Mangrove, Fuzhou, China
He's House, Taipei, China
Overture, Taiwan, China
Compatible, Taiwan, China
A Private Tea House in the Mountain, Taiwan, China
Chen's House, Taiwan, China
Tianhe B12 Show Flat, Taiwan, China
Yonghe Show Flat, Taiwan, China
Quattro by Sansiri, Bangkok, Thailand
Unit G1 in Mediterranean Garden Villa, Jiangmen, China
House Abo, Louis Trichardt, South Africa
Chateau Terroir, Fuzhou, China
A15 Show Flat of Tamsui Hotspring Resort, Taiwan, China
Song Saa Private Island,Cambodia
Westin Hotels & Resorts, Xiamen, Fujian, China
citizenM Hotel Bankside London, UK
Sussex Gardens Serviced Apartments, London, Britain

Rural Style

Show Flat of Orstar City, Harbin, China
British Style Show Flat of Tang Lake Berlin City, Chengdu, China
Backpacker Inn, Guangxi, China
Lolita, Slovenia

Southeast Asian Style

Type E Show Flat of the Laurel Bay, Shenyang, China
Show Flat of Mangrove Bay Citic, Zhuhai, China

Mediterranean Style

Show Flat of Sunac Long Beach Mansion, Beijing, China
Type A Show Flat of Zhong Yuan Ming Zhu, Zhaoqing, China

Southern California Style

Unit F1 in Mediterranean Garden Villa, Jiangmen, China
Type D Show Flat of Zhong Yuan Ming Zhu, Zhaoqing, China

Nowadays people begin to pay more and more attention to residential interior design, which clearly indicates the increasing importance of our home living quality.

This book is about soft decoration in home, it's a collection of beautiful home interior projects which can be used as a reference by both; professional designers and design enthusiasts.

Over 1,200 high-quality colour images of traditional and innovative textiles, in print and on CD-ROM.
Modelled on the successful Surfaces, also published by Thames & Hudson, this new collection of photographs catalogues hundreds of varieties of textiles, grouped by structure and surface treatment, up-close and in interior and exterior applications, such as window treatments, upholstery, awnings, tents and floor coverings.

Like the previous book, Soft Surfaces is tailored to research needs, providing examples for architects, interior designers, theatrical and film designers, illustrators, artists and graphic designers. All the images are included on a CD-ROM for ease of use and are supported by a full reference section with a glossary and source information.

Artists and designers working in all fields of the visual and creative arts will find everything they need in this vibrant, vital resource.

Cette série de trois ouvrages d’initiation se propose d’aborder les différents aspects du métier de tapissier décorateur. Chaque sujet comprend deux parties, l’une technique, l’autre historique. On ne peut pratiquer le métier de tapissier décorateur sans de solides connaissances des styles et de leur évolution. À la fois pratique et technologique, ces livres contribuent à la formation professionnelle en tapisserie et en décoration d’intérieur.

Sommaire :
Les revêtements de sol aujourd’hui, les matériaux, les types de sols textiles, la prise de mesure, les techniques de pose, l’escalier et la pose.