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Here is an exceptional insight into the unique ironwork created by today’s artist-blacksmiths. Over 250 color photographs display details of contemporary iron objects, including flowers, grape clusters, leaves, small and large animals that attest to the blacksmith’s role as a sculptor.

There are amazing scrolls, folds, twists, textures, and weaves not normally associated with the hard material. With heat, hammer, talent, and muscle, the modern artist-blacksmith is forging exciting forms that permeate our surroundings.

The casual viewer may often overlook details of small elements used to create a magnificent whole. Dona Z. Meilach shows how focusing on the iron details of flowers, leaves, and amazing critters makes ordinary fences, gates, and chandeliers extraordinary.

Functional joints become beautiful elements for furniture, fireplace accessories, candlestick holders, and other iron items we use daily. Dona’s approach will open one’s eyes to “see” and respect this burgeoning art form.

This stimulating book is a must for metalworkers, designers, artists, gallery owners, art lovers, and museum directors.

A showcase of 21st-century wellness, from the protagonists linking ancient treatments with contemporary innovations to the spaces in which they practice.

Be Well: New Spa and Bath Culture and the Art of Being Well delves into one of life’s greatest pleasures; a day spent rejuvenating the body and nourishing the spirit. Humans have practiced self-care for centuries — in the sweat lodges of the American Southwest, Roman baths, the hammams of the Ottoman Empire, Japanese onsens, and Finnish saunas.

Today, a new interest in self-care is redefining how we accomplish wellness, and there have never been more options. In our increasingly switched-on lives, a growing industry of highly choreographed experiences is geared to help us switch off. Be Well is a journey around the world’s most extraordinary spaces for achieving this, looking at the innovative practices they offer and how to carry them into everyday life.

About the Author

Kari Molvar is a writer and editor focusing on wellness as seen through the lens of design, culture, and style. She is an online contributor to T: The New York Times Style Magazine and the founder of Rutine Matters. Her work appears in Vogue and The Wall Street Journal, among other titles.

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Eine Reise zu den außergewöhnlichsten Wohlfühloasen der Welt, die mit innovativen Praktiken und individuellem Design zum Entspannen einladen. 

Kaum etwas bereitet mehr Vergnügen als in die Komfortzone abzutauchen und seinen Körper zu pflegen. Seit Jahrhunderten ein wichtiges Ritual – in den Schwitzhütten des amerikanischen Südwestens, römischen Bädern, Hamams im Osmanischen Reich, japanischen Quellen oder finnischen Saunas. In unserem immer rastloseren Leben hat sich dieses Bedürfnis verstärkt und den Begriff Wellness neu definiert.

Inzwischen gibt es eine ganze Industrie, die nur darauf ausgerichtet ist, uns mit Erlebnissen beim Abschalten zu helfen. Kari Molvar, Wellnessexpertin u. a. für The New York Times und Vogue, entführt in Jungbrunnen zu den außergewöhnlichsten Entspannungsorten der Welt und stellt innovative Praktiken vor, die man in den eigenen Alltag integrieren kann, ob Yoga, Detoxkuren, Ayurveda, Meditation oder Akupunktur.

World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration.

With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fassett brings together all the best elements of his work and life. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio offers an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. This volume also showcases some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provides three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak to his fabric design and painting processes.

An icon in the fashion and craft worlds, Fassett partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. His brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must-have among fans and beyond.

Features Color Photographs by Debbie Patterson

About the Author:

Kaffe Fassett is a world-renowned artist, textile designer, and author. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a fabric designer for FreeSpirit Fabrics, a knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns, and the author of more than 50 books, including Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, Bold Blooms, and Dreaming in Color. He lives in London.

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A stunning guide and a vibrant pattern collection of 25 patchwork and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett.

Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett’s Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe’s bold fabrics and modern color palettes — from “sketching” with fabric swatches to creating mood boards and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured throughout are 18 new quilt patterns and seven new needlepoints.

Ideas bloom on each page as eye-catching artwork, inventive quilt designs, needlepoint canvases, and bold ribbon patterns grow from concept to completion. Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates unique palettes from nature and his surroundings to create color “moods” — from neutrals and soft pastels to rich, dark tones — and he shares his design ideas, practical quilting advice, and needlepoint techniques useful to both novice and seasoned crafters throughout these colorful projects.

With an emphasis on patchwork and needlework, the inventive designs and fresh color palettes translate to many creative disciplines ranging from mosaic, beading, fiber arts, embroidery, floral arrangements, and home décor. Accessible to quilting and sewing beginners and experts alike, the lively floral designs on each page are sure to inspire and send readers off on a color-filled creative journey, offering something for makers of all skill levels.

Includes color photographs by Debbie Patterso.

About the Author:

Kaffe Fassett is a world-renowned artist, textile designer, and author, and his use of color is widely regarded as visionary. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting, the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns, and the author of more than a dozen books, including STC Craft’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts. He lives in London.

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World-renowned artist Kaffe Fassett dives deep into the archives to reinvent his most beloved and classic fabric-based designs through an extraordinary collection of fresh quilt patterns

Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction ― a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts. And now he’s back with new images, new patterns, and a new look at his most storied designs. Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we’ve come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective ― whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals, or wild paisleys and retro zig zags.

An archive of Kaffe’s photos, collected over the last 50 years, is presented alongside images of the fabrics they inspired. An exciting addition to any quilter’s library, Timeless Themes blends the best elements of Kaffe’s life and inspiration, resulting in a fresh look at the designer at work ― a must-have for readers everywhere.

About the Author:

Kaffe Fassett is a world-renowned artist, textile designer, and author. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a fabric designer for FreeSpirit Fabrics, a knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns, and the author of more than 50 books, including Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, Bold Blooms, and Kaffe Fassett in the Studio. He lives in London.

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A practical guide and personal invitation from the king of colour to find your own style and embrace the paint pot whether designing a castle or a cupboard.

"The most joyful, inspirational interiors, with a fascinating personal story from the master of colour himself! Matthew shows us how to live life bright!" - Sienna Miller, actress

Think beige, grey and white are the only neutrals? Think again. As a lifelong fan of rich jewel tones, fashion designer turned interiors expert Matthew Williamson makes the case for living cocooned in colour. Pink can be subtle, warming and very liveable, while used sparingly fiery red can get you going. Let Matthew help you find your style DNA and you’ll soon be getting out the paint brush and turning bland corners of your home into a technicolour paradise.

Packed with inspirational images of interior decorating projects, including his own homes in London and Mallorca, as well as visual references that will transport you to the places that are close to his heart, Living Bright is the hardworking handbook to take on your journey to colourful living. No space is too small and no project too big. Just follow his simple instructions, work out which shades speak to you and a lifetime of kaleidoscopic colour awaits. Now is the time to banish boring and learn to live bright with joyful interiors that will lift your mood without punishing your bank balance. Whether serene, soft pink, or lively mustard yellow, earthy olive green or rich, regal purple, there’s a shade that will work for everyone and every home.

About the Authors:

Matthew Williamson is a British designer known for his love of pattern and colour. Starting out in fashion in the mid-1990s, for more than a decade, Williamson’s eponymous brand dressed celebrities, appeared on magazine covers and won multiple awards. After collaborating on a number of collections for the home, he moved to Mallorca and pivoted towards interior design. Williamson designs joyful rooms and homewares inspired by his love of travel and was a guest judge on the BBC’s Interior Design Masters television show.

Книга Living Buildings: Architectural Conservation : Philosophy, Principles and Practice является итогом 50-летней теоретической и практической работы автора по реставрации старых зданий от самых маленьких до больших, и даже целых исторических районов.

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'Living Buildings' celebrates the 50th anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the firm led by British architect Donald Insall. Responsable for the restoration of Windsor Castle after a fire in 1992, Insallís preservation architecture has given longevity to Britainís stately homes, town halls, churches, entire city precincts, hospitals, royal palaces, castles, public buildings and public spaces.

In 1958, Insall and several of his colleagues founded a famous architectural practice in England based on architectural conservation, that is, the salvation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic buildings and neighborhoods. (In the United States, this practice is called historic preservation.) This book commemorates these 50 years of professional practice, mostly in England, involving some of the United Kingdom's most cherished historic resources (e.g., Windsor Castle, Somerset House, and Covent Garden).

Divided into two sections, the book covers assessing, analyzing, planning, and implementing individual restoration projects ("Organizing the Project") and daily maintenance through radical rehabilitation to contextual new construction ("Degrees of Intervention").

Containing over 600 luxurious color maps, photos, and plans of a wide variety of projects in England, this work could easily serve as a textbook for a beginner's course in historic preservation. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.

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Living Buildings celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the Practice founded by distinguished British architect Donald Insall, a leading exponent in the field of Architectural Conservation. Probably best known for the restoration of Windsor Castle after a devastating fire in 1992, the team’s dedicated work has ensured the longevity of many of Britain’s national treasures. This book presents a detailed examination of a painstaking approach to architectural conservation, comprehensively illustrated by case studies, drawings, plans and in-depth descriptions. It is designed for a wide readership among all those who love and care for old buildings and appreciate good new design in sensitive areas.

- New look at architectural conservation. Includes an introduction by author Donald Insall, and a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales
- Head architect of restoration for Windsor Castle after the 1992 fires. The book focuses on Donald Insall & Associates with a chronology of the firm's work from its post-war beginnings
- Features sections on day-to-day building care, maintenance, conservation, major repairs, and restoration and rebuilding
- A practical handbook in which the author shares 60 years of experience with 'Living Buildings' and his thoughts for the future
- 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the practice

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An inspirational visual journey along the colour spectrum, brought to life via the best contemporary residential interior design

Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into home décor with this elegant, thoughtful selection of interiors in every shade and hue. Featuring 200 interiors from 130 designers, and showcasing 27 residential room types from a wide variety of home environments and styles, including living, dining, sleeping, and bathing spaces, in locations around the world, this is the perfect gift and inspiration for every style-conscious design fan – even space-challenged apartment dwellers. Organised by colour, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds, to the coolest greens and tranquil blues in between, this stunning book explores and celebrates the contemporary trend for vivid accents and vibrant transformations of our domestic spaces, whatever their size and wherever their location.

About the authors:

Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.

Stella Paul was educator-in-charge of exhibitions and communications, and senior manager of the Interpretative Audio Program (Digital Media) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. She established the Smithsonian Institution's Southern California Center for the Archives of American Art, and has worked as a curator at LACMA.

India Mahdavi is a Paris-based interior designer, best known for her use of colour in her work for such venues as Sketch in London.

The first comprehensive, career-spanning monograph of NUNO, one of Japan’s most innovative and respected textile design studios

Named with a simple word meaning ‘cloth’, NUNO is one of Japan’s most important textile-design companies. Founded in 1984 by the legendary Junichi Arai and the company’s current director, Reiko Sudo, it is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative textile producers. Known for weaving together tradition and cutting-edge technology, NUNO designers are inspired by the past, present and future, integrating unexpected elements, such as paper or feathers or aluminium, with industrial methods, such as spatter-plating and chemical etching. All NUNO textiles – more than 2,500 have been created – are produced in Japan and are usually the handiwork of an individual craftsperson. Each bolt of cloth has a story to tell.

Though their textiles appear regularly in books, textile exhibitions and museum collections, a comprehensive NUNO monograph has not existed - until now. Featuring the most outstanding, influential or experimental fabrics, the book is organized into seven chapters, each based on a theme deriving from the onomatopoeic coupling in Japanese that defines a family of fabrics. For example, ‘Shima Shima’, meaning ‘striped’, presents striped designs ranging from bold and contrasting like zebra to subtly variegated like a tabby cat. Based on interviews, archival research and factory visits, the texts are illustrated with specially commissioned photos and drawings. Interspersed are essays by a wide range of contributors, from writer Haruki Murakami and architect Toyo Ito to curator Anna Jackson.

Bringing all the threads together in a beautifully designed package, NUNO is a document of exceptional beauty and a rare glimpse into the essence of Japanese design.

Contents List:

Foreword
Introduction
1. FUWA FUWA: Fuwa Fuwa by Haruki Murakami; Portrait of a Textile: Threadstray
2. SHIWA SHIWA: Shiwa Shiwa by Kenya Hara; Portrait of a Textile: Paper Rolls
3. SHIMA SHIMA: Stripes of All Colours by Brooke Hodge; Portrait of a Textile: Origami Weave
4. KIRA KIRA: Shining Within by Akane Teshigawara; Portrait of a Textile: Amate
5. SUKE SUKE: Three Transparencies by Toyo Ito; Portrait of a Textile: Turkish Wall
6. ZAWA ZAWA: Poems by Arto Lindsay; Portrait of a Textile: Jellyfish
7. BORO BORO: Essay by Anna Jackson; Portrait of a Textile: Colourplate On Colours
Chronology of Textiles
Acknowledgements
Biographies
Picture Credits

About the Authors:

Reiko Sudo is one of Japan’s most influential contemporary textile designers and managing director of NUNO. In recent years, she has become known as an advocate for textile artisans in Japan, creating designs that are technologically forward without diminishing the value of handicraft. Naomi Pollock is a design writer who lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years. Her most recent publication is Japanese Design Since 1945 (2020), also published by Thames & Hudson.

Stunningly creative baths, spas, retreats, and other relaxing getaways for indulging both our bodies and our minds

Water is life. In every culture, it represents purity, revitalization, and relaxation. Rituals of wellness inspire a sense of calm and self-awareness within our increasingly chaotic world. Oasis showcases a stunning selection of baths, spas, retreats, and other relaxing getaways that not only cater to our personal well-being, but also creatively push the frontiers of hospitality, interior design, and architecture.

This book brings together a rich assortment of contemporary locations for indulging both our bodies and our minds — places to let go, be pampered, relax, and refocus. From public saunas to choice health clubs and five-star resorts, the spectrum of retreats ranges from minimalist spaces of tranquillity to glamorously opulent temples of body care. While some examples provide a haven amidst the bustle of city life, others can be found at remote locations in sweeping natural landscapes framed by dramatic vistas.

Brimming with lavish photographs, Oasis serves as the ultimate guide to addressing and re-imagining our physical and mental need for escape and tranquillity.

This handy fan deck takes the guesswork out of using color in bold and innovative new ways. 35 inspirational color palettes to help brighten us any project!

In this handy fan deck, international color authority Pantone takes the guesswork out of using color in bold and innovative new ways, sharing the wisdom that has made their professional products an essential resource around the globe.

Pantone, the worldwide colour authority, invites you on a rich visual tour of 100 transformative years.

From the Pale Gold (15-0927 TPX) and Almost Mauve (12-2103 TPX) of the 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris to the Rust (18-1248 TPX) and Midnight Navy (19-4110 TPX) of the countdown to the Millennium, the 20th century brimmed with colour.

Longtime Pantone collaborators and colour gurus Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker identify more than 200 touchstone works of art, products, décor, and fashion, and carefully match them with 80 different official PANTONE colour palettes to reveal the trends, radical shifts, and resurgences of various hues. This vibrant volume takes the social temperature of our recent history with the panache that is uniquely Pantone.

From the contents:

* Bathhouse in Las Vegas, USA (Richardson Sadeki)
* Hotel Q in Berlin, Germany (GRAFT)
* Moku Moku Yu in Tokio, Japan (Klein Dytham architecture)
* McCarthy Residence in Sidney, Australia (stephen varady architecture)
* The Dome Spa in Belek, Turkey (G. Hakan Kulhaci)

From luxurious spa-temples to home bathrooms, the sheer variety of contemporary spa and bathroom architecture is breathtaking. Distinctive design and creative use of materials are key factors in shaping spaces conducive to relaxation and recuperation in contemporary bathroom and spa architecture.

This volume presents a diverse selection of projects from all over the world, graphically accompanied by photographs and architects’ plans. It features both reputed designers and relative newcomers to the design scene. Within its pages Relax! invites to enter a world of inspiration for all the senses.