Отели и курорты

Coastal dwellings around the globe that will inspire your life and dreams

"We would like to take you with this book on a journey to some of the most beautiful and purest places on the globe. Skies are cerulean blue. Follow us as we set sail for distant, dreamy shores."
Diane Dorrans Saeks

Shanghai is the fastest growing city at the moment and will be one of the most important metropolitan cities in the world. The diversity of Western and Oriental influences can be seen on its streets, in the silhouettes of its buildings and in their interiors, where tradition, design and contemporary tends mingle to create a distinctive language. In a mere 10 years, Shanghai has acquired a skylight comparable with that of New York, which was build over the course of more than 50 years. In this book you will find the image of the contemporary Shanghai, like the world’s future highest building to the new Shanghai International Formula One Circuit. About 35 projects are published, buildings, restaurants, shops and offices.

400 color photographs

Can it get much better than relaxing in a comfortable, modern hotel after a long day on the ski slopes? Whether you're a beginner learning on the bunny slope, an ex-Olympian re-living his glory days, or a non-skier who enjoys sipping rum toddies in the lodge, you'll find the perfect place for a winter get-away in this comprehensive, beautifully Illustrated book. Designed to suit every taste, Ski Hotels serves as an illustrated guide to the best resorts in Europe and North America. Includes an introduction and informative captions.

In the world today, the homogeny of most services and the low-cost tag applied to nearly any entity ends up creating a self-defensive reaction in those still searching for something specific, the particular in the regular. It therefore means finding that distinctiveness which makes the experience felt in the hotels presented here fly far beyond a simple classification by number, area or volume. The largest hotel project presented in this volume reaches no higher than 104 guestrooms.

In the world today, the homogeny of most services and the low-cost tag applied to nearly any entity ends up creating a self-defensive reaction in those still searching for something specific, the particular in the regular. It therefore means finding that distinctiveness which makes the experience felt in the hotels presented here fly far beyond a simple classification by number, area or volume. The largest hotel project presented in this volume reaches no higher than 104 guestrooms.

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200 color photographs

In a time and place where the modern lifestyle often takes its toll on both body and mind, it is no wonder that the concern for personal health has become increasingly palpable in all sectors of society today. Gyms, spas and wellness centers are no longer merely places to exercise but carefully created environments where aesthetics and design are extremely important. Health Club Design gathers an impressive collection of contemporary health club establishments that testify to this new trend. This book features a wide variety of installations that incorporate the latest equipment, treatments and therapies devoted to the improvement of health, designed by a host of international contemporary architects and designers.
* Another great addition to the innovative Designfocus series
* An unique and in-depth look at a section of design that is constantly growing in importance

An international selection of distinctive enviromental displays and products from the world's hippest interior designers and architects.

The mere mention of the word 'spa' conjures up images of relaxation, therapy and luxury; over the last decade, contemporary society has readily embraced 'spa culture'. In order to meet increasing public demand, institutions worldwide have opened their doors to provide their own definition of a spa - from medical day spas in mid-Manhattan to five-star destination spas in the south of France.

The concept of the spa: healing waters, massage and body treatments - has now pervaded our way of life and leisure in a manner never witnessed before.

Spa: The Sensuous Experience provides a timely exploration of 40 of the very best spas created over the years, from more recent examples to traditional destinations that have become classic icons in the spa world. New York based architect and professor, Robert D. Henry, a recognised authority in the field of spa design both in the USA and overseas, provides a comprehensive foreword to the unprecedented publication.

This book focuses on the design of those places where the modern consumer goes to have serious fun. Leisure facilities are a huge industry nowadays, and design is constantly innovating in the eternal search for the perfect cinema, the most delicate bar, the sharpest and least violent afterhours club. From lounge bars to bowling alleys, "SPACE - Entertainment" features worldwide designs in mouthwatering detail by the likes of Japan's Glamorous and England's Blacksheep.

Today's lifestyle has been the catalyst to the increase in the importance of health and beauty. And with the number of places to choose from, the design of spas, salons, and the works has had to become as unique and creative and individual as the services themselves. "Space - Health & Beauty" is a collection of such spaces.