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A contemporary snapshot collection of modern-day Amsterdam, featuring photographers with a strong online presence

Another book from the Streets of… series, Streets of Amsterdam is yet another a contemporary take on the classic city photo book, and this time, it’s wholly dedicated to MENDO’s home base: Amsterdam, a city they know by heart. The book is an introduction to the visual and kaleidoscopic collection of Amsterdam’s beauty, as captured by more than 40 native and international photographers.

Amsterdam is more than just the canals and the canal houses alongside them: it’s one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world, offering a vibrant mix of people and urban sights delightfully collected into this coffee table book. From street photography in the city’s red light district to the architectural wonders in Amsterdam’s most modern neighborhoods — each photographer offers a personal perspective on the Dutch capital, allowing this book to be a fresh photo tribute to a historic city, as well as a visual inspiration for Amsterdammers, old and new.

An evocative city portrait of MENDO’s home base, Amsterdam, captured by more than 40 photographers, both native and international

The standard work on Heino Engel’s structure systems is now available at an attractive price. 

On the basis of excellent drawings and model photographs, the book examines the various forms of structure systems and explores the relationship between structure system and architectural form in clear and concise prose. In the presentation and explanation of this highly complex discipline, this volume differs fundamentally from other publications on the subject, as the author focuses entirely upon structure systems without regard for the usual technical details. Featured here are typical structure systems and models in lieu of the more commonly treated special designs and completed buildings. As a reference work, the book provides an indispensable repertoire of forms for modern architectural models, summarizing traditional approaches and offering a source of new ideas at the same time.

Art, craft and all things homemade have never been more popular and the trend for working from home continues apace. But it can be tricky to carve out a space in your house that lets you indulge your passion or earn a living from your creativity. Studio and study spaces are special places – full of creative spirit and practical potential – and there's never been a greater demand for a book that shows you how to carve out a corner that allows you to not only practice your craft, but inspires and facilitates the very work you create.

Real-life case studies from seven different countries, ranging from crafters, writers, designers and artists, show readers just what can be achieved on every budget. Many of the studio owners featured have a dedicated and ever-expanding social media following, including fashion designers Kiel James Patrick and Sarah Vickers, woodworker Ariele Alasko, designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, fine artist Lisa Congdon and decor8 blogger Holly Becker.

Detailed chapters outline the vital pieces needed to create a functioning and inspirational studio space, while also taking an in-depth look into different styles of studios for craft and creative activities. With Studio, Sally Coulthard shows you that spaces for creativity can be easy to make, look beautiful, and fitted into any home.

About the Authors:

Sally Coulthard is author of the bestselling Shed Chic and Shed Decor. She has written more than ten other books about property, gardens and home life, including The Reclaimers, Restored to Glory: A Guide to Renovating Your Period Home, and Home of Your Own: Creating Interiors with Character.

After reading Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford University, Sally channelled her love of old buildings and gardens into restoring, decorating and writing about characterful houses, crafts and outdoor spaces. A regular contributor to Country Living magazine, Sally has also written for Homes & Antiques, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and TheIndependent, as well as appearing on television and radio.

Indulge in the world of remote living.

Escape to the seafront, or get lost in the wilds of the forest and discover the remote architectural masterpieces that are just as inspiring as your destination.

Spanning all continents, Sublime Hideaways presents a selection of houses that inspire your next grand getaway.

Meet the starships of modern architecture from the last few decades and their futuristic antecedents. Plan your next trip with a view!

The definitive story of the most ambitious and glamorous midcentury modern house in the United States — Sunnylands, the estate of Walter and Lenore Annenberg, in Rancho Mirage, California — now revised and expanded

In Palm Springs, the mecca of midcentury modern architecture, Sunnylands is the undisputed masterpiece. With its celadon green and yellow interior and giddy pink roof, it was a Downton Abbey for the Space Age.

There is no other house like it anywhere. Designed by one of California’s most important architects, A. Quincy Jones, it possesses the only completely preserved interior by Hollywood’s decorator-to-the-stars, William Haines. Completed in 1966, Sunnylands was built by ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg, and became a seat of power where presidents, movie stars, and corporate leaders met, relaxed, and ran the world — with nobody watching.

To mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of Sunnylands to the public, this revised edition adds 32 pages of brand new photography, including: the contemporary visitor center designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners; the mature 15 acres of contemplative gardens by James Burnett; a new LEED Platinum building by o2 Architecture with 17 acres of breathtaking net-zero plantings by CMG Landscape, not open to the public and only accessible within the pages of this book; and public programs and art installations including two for the world-renowned Desert X festival. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a must-have for fans of midcentury design.

About the Authors:

Janice Lyle was the director of the Sunnylands Center & Gardens from 2008 to 2022. Her knowledge of the history of the house and access to the Sunnylands archives is unparalleled. Former executive director of the Palm Springs Art Museum, Lyle has lectured extensively on modern architecture and lived in one of the most famous Palm Springs midcentury houses, Frey II.

Interior designer Michael S. Smith, who was responsible for the 2010 makeover of the Oval Office, designed the interiors of the Sunnylands Center, referencing the aesthetic of the historic house. He lives in Santa Monica and Rancho Mirage.

Interiors photographer Mark Davidson has shot assignments for the Smithsonian, Getty Museum, and Hammer Museum. He lives in Seattle.

Great ideas for outdoor entertaining spaces and practical guidance on how to get the project built right. Outdoor cooking and dining at their best: Design ideas that will make outdoor meals more relaxing, carefree, and fun The latest on equipment and materials Creature comforts that extend the season Step-by-step DIY projects, plus how to get the most out of contractors Inspiration comes easy with extended photo galleries that show the best projects being built today How to Build takes a detailed look at the construction process for outdoor kitchens both simple and elegant

Finishing the Look provides the shopping data on grills, countertops, pizza ovens, and much more ...

From Achillea to Zinnia, here are 75 plant profiles of the most beautiful flowers and foliage to bring shape, colour and beauty to any garden

Leading plant specialist Jac Semmler revives the appeal of treasured, old-world, beautiful flowers for the modern garden in this comprehensive gardening how-to for beginners and experts alike, which covers:

• Care and growing notes for over 70 flowers
• Advice on how to start gardening
• Soil, aspect and climate information
• Planting, propagating, training and pruning
• Saving seeds
• Planting partners
• Experiences from the garden
• Must-have and nice-to-have tools
• And so much more

An innovative, immersive photographic style illustrates techniques such as planting seeds, caring for seedlings, transplanting flowers, propagating and dividing plants, pruning techniques as well as offering a breathtaking bee’s-eye view of the garden.

Maximum plants, maximum colour, maximum beauty: Super Bloom is a love letter to flowers.

About the Author:

Jac Semmler is a plant specialist, advising on living beauty, tending plants and the future of gardening. She is head of Plants & Strategy at The Plant Society, Australia, and until 2021 was the head of the ornamental gardening and range at the Diggers Club, Australia’s largest gardening club. Jac holds a certificate in Horticulture, a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of education, and a graduate certificate in Biosecurity
Science (Plants).

In this stylish and light-infused design book, Domino magazine contributor Nina Freudenberger and former domino photographer Brittany Ambridge offer a glimpse into 20 aspirational bungalows, coastal cabins, boat houses, and hideaways in California, Montauk, Baja, Australia, and more.

Surfing is more than just a recreational activity for its passionate followers — it has become a lifestyle embracing a sense of adventures, zen attitude, and, for many, life near the beach. This sensibility touches every part of their lives including the remarkable places they call home. Surf Shack profiles these spaces, highlighting rooms that prioritize communal socializing and break down barriers between indoors and outdoors, as well as the professional and amateur surfers that crafted them.

Featured surfers include a mix of professionals and serious hobbyists, including Sean MacPherson (whose father starred in Endless Summer and mother was a surf champion), pro longboarder Kassia Meador, surfboard distributor Mel Hayhoe, and furniture maker Mark Tuckey. Lush lifestyle photography shows just how sophisticated and inviting these homes are with personal accents (like handmade surf boards, cactus gardens, or Mexican blankets) juxtaposed with dreamy architectural details (outdoor showers, plunge pools, and skylights).

Just as readers bought Cabin Porn for the vicariousness of simple, rustic, small-space living, so, too, will readers come to this book for the laid-back lifestyle of shown in these homes.

About the Authors:

Nina Freudenberger is the founder of the interior design firm Haus Interior. Nina and her work have been featured in Lonny, domino, Martha Stewart, Design*Sponge, Elle Decor, Remodelista, Apartment Therapy, and more.

Photographer Brittany Ambridge is the former photography director of domino, where she served as the sole photographer of the magazine for two years. Previously, she worked at both One Kings Lane as a photo editor and Lonny magazine as the photo producer. She also shoots for the New York Times, designer Amanda Nisbet, the Southern Style Now Festival, and more.

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The image of wood has transformed remarkably, from a traditional, rustic material to the pinnacle of high-tech building elements. In addition to its well-known and valued ecological and building-biological aspects, wood construction techniques ensure great freedom of design, while remaining extremely precise and also enriching even bold architecture with the factors of warmth and comfort, which is why wood is extremely popular in housing construction.

Architects and designers are increasingly choosing the option of wood in combination with, or as a contrast to metal, glass, brickwork and fair-faced concrete in their designs. The willingness of planners to experiment is also reflected in today’s choice of colors. This publication provides architects, interior designers and builders with a comprehensive overview of projects using wood for housing and interior.

- House at the Stürcherwald in Laterns, Austria (bernardo bader architekten)
- Into the Wild in Kysuce, Slovakia (Ark Shelter)
- Slope House in Rapel Lake, Chile (Ian Hsü & Gabriel Rudolphy)
- Four Leaves Villa in Karuizawa, Japan (KIAS)
- Wuehrer House in East Hampton, USA (Engelking Architects)

Buildings from all over the world using the latest developments, innovations and achievements of eco-friendly architecture.

Climate change and environmental pollution, rising energy prices and dwindling resources pose major challenges for the world of construction today. If sustainability is to become a global reality, it must also be designed and expressed with trend-setting aesthetics: The carefully selected sample projects of contemporary architecture show how this can be implemented in compelling ways.

They offer an informative overview of current, very different concepts, approaches and techniques. Sustainable building also means that ecological parameters involve not only all aspects of the actual building, but also the construction process and the afterlife in the sense of deconstruction and conversion, all of which must be considered by the planner as early as the design process. It is becoming increasingly important not to focus on short-term goals, but above all, on long-term ones.

About the Author:

Dorian Lucas was born in 1974 in the Lake Constance region and later studied photography and design in Berlin and France. After graduating, he worked as a product designer for numerous international companies in France, Germany and Switzerland. Alongside his work in this field he is also active as a freelance journalist and researcher. Through several research projects he has acquired extensive expertise in the field of sustainability.

A presentation of contemporary houses that demonstrates how domesticity can be beautiful and still help the planet. Have we passed a tipping point beyond which we can no longer reverse a course of action that was charted several decades ago Sustainable: Houses with Small Footprints argues that we can indeed detach our dwellings from a dependence on many external systems and resources and adopt other building practices. What is known as living off the grid is possible, and Sustainable presents forty-five houses that demonstrate how architects have implemented sustainable design concepts around the world. These projects show us what time-tested vernacular design principles — including local materials, natural ventilation strategies, and earth shelter construction — can teach us, as well as how the latest cutting-edge technologies — such as indoor farming and "living walls" made of plant material — can make truly sustainable design possible. The variety and ingenuity of the projects featured here make Sustainable a uniquely coherent and authoritative volume on sustainable residential design.

About the Author:

Avi Friedman is a co-founder of the Affordable Homes Program at the McGill School of Architecture in Quebec, where he teaches. He is the author of twelve books and was a syndicated columnist for the CanWest chain of daily newspapers.

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The most significant volume on synagogue architecture and design to date — brought to life by a stunning array of newly commissioned and archival photographs.

This visually striking compendium illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of over 60 iconic synagogues worldwide. Beginning with the foremost archaeological sites in the Holy Land, it extends to the Jewish sanctuaries of Europe, North Africa, Russia, the Caucasus, Israel, and the New World, from the most ancient to the most innovative creations around the globe. Masterpieces such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom Synagogue in Pennsylvania, the Grand Synagogue in Paris, New York’s Temple Emanu-El, and Dresden’s Neue Synagogue are all featured in magnificent detail. In a series of compelling essays, prominent scholars Lidia Chakovskaya, Steven Fine, Max Fineblum, Mohammad Gharipour, Samuel D. Gruber, Sergey R. Kravtsov, Michael Levin, and Edward van Voolen explore the diverse architectural styles that reflect the synagogue’s rich, complex, and often tragic history. Noted Judaic studies authority Aaron Hughes provides the introduction, highlighting the synagogue’s history and liturgical furnishings from silver menorahs and textiles to carved wooden cabinets and lanterns of eternal light. This gorgeously illustrated volume will appeal to those with an appreciation for art and architecture as well as lovers of Jewish history.

About the Authors:

Leyla Uluhanli has had a lifelong fascination with sacred architecture for its lasting beauty and spiritual importance. She is the author of the highly praised Mosques: Splendors of Islam and a leading Moscow-based interior and furniture designer who works on projects worldwide. Judy Glickman Lauder is a prominent philanthropist supporting Jewish cultural-heritage endeavors and the author of Beyond the Shadows: Photographs of The Holocaust and The Danish Exception.

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An oasis within the home: Take A Bath offers the most innovative bathroom designs of today and provides inspiration for those who seek relaxation and rejuvenation

The bathroom is multifaceted: the room where you start your morning routine and unwind at the end of a long day; a sanctuary within one’s own four walls; or a place to pause before rushing out the door. From the utilitarian to the luxurious and from the Victorian-influenced to the modern, these rooms are showcases of stunning design.

Designers and dwellers discuss the details of creating these practical and splendid spaces; insider insight shows how to combine materials to craft tantalizing textures and statements. Whether looking for resourceful solutions for a guest bathroom or rich details to add to a decadent master bath, one is sure to find inspiration within the pages of Take A Bath.

Dining out is so much more than just what you can order off the menu. Tasteful serves up a selection of restaurant interiors that add an eye-catching element to the dining experience.

The ever-evolving landscape of the gastronomic industry never fails to surprise with new ideas and trends — and Tasteful is a testament to that. A follow-up on the earlier gestalten title Appetizer, this book is a curated selection of the most eye-catching interiors of new restaurants, cafes, bars and all kinds of food places.

Featuring a variety styles from a host of diverse locations around the planet, Tasteful serves as both a travel guide for intrepid foodies and an inspiration for those passionate about design.

Tbilisi, capital of the Republic of Georgia, has attracted ­increasing international attention in recent years: Buildings play no small part in its reputation, as ­evidenced by the urban mega­projects enacted by successive administrations, countless real estate adverts shilling surrealist investment properties, and the recent establishment of the Tbilisi Architecture Biennial.

Architecture offers perhaps the best guide to the myriad contradictions of the city‘s history: Tbilisi is a Silk Road outpost with caravanserais newer than brownstone Brooklyn. The Orientalist landmarks that prompted many a traveller to invoke the Thousand and One Night were, in fact, usually built by members of a German minority emulating European trends. Today, touts may peddle tours of Brutalist Soviet ruins, but one would be hard-pressed to find clear examples of the style within city limits.

This book helps to unravel the different layers of this fascinating metropolis. It provides in-depth profiles of more than 120 buildings, themed guides to many others (sacred architecture, Art Nouveau, Constructivism), and essays contributed by local scholars.

About the Author:

Angela Wheeler is an architectural and urban historian. Based in Massachusetts, she has worked in and researched the heritage industrial complex since 2010. Angela is currently a PhD candidate in the history of architecture and urbanism at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, and teaches at Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts. Her recent work examines the Soviet Union's historic preservation movement.