290 colored illustrations Pillar design from 21 European cities With an introducing foreword: pillars – supporting a structure Exact locations of the buildings shown Everybody knows Athens’ Acropolis, Paris’ Notre Dame or the Vi...

Windows serve as the eye of the house. They provide contact between the internal world of a building and the world outside – windows permit light, air and glances to move into the space but also establish a connection to the outer world for all peopl...

In the metropolises of the world, populations are growing rapidly. It is predicted that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities – and that is set to keep rising. So how can boundless growth and the ines...

After the Middle Ages, concrete fell into oblivion and was only rediscovered around 1700. Through constant further development and improvement, it became the most widely used building material of our time. New and innovative applications make it an i...

From the contents: - Hermès Rive Gauche in Paris, France (RDAI) - Siki Im Concept Store in New York, USA (Leong Leong) - Monki Carnaby Street in London, Great Britain (Electric Dreams) - Arzu Kaporl Gallery in Istanbul, Turkey (Autoban) - Fame A...

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 ...

The architecture of the single-family house reflects very different lifestyles and realities. Chris van Uffelen has examined this versatile task in Switzerland and Austria (supplemented by South Tyrol). He presents remarkable projects that neverthele...

World Trade Center in New York, USA (Daniel Libeskind / SOM) Poly Plaza in Shanghai, China (gmp) Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden (Santiago Calatrava) Doha High-Rise Office Building, Qatar (Ateliers Jean-Nouvel) Sunrise Tower in Kuapa L...

Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. Converting abandoned buildings into cutting-edge hospitality destinations is a great way to offer guests authentic experiences and creative solutions. Some of today&...

Winter gardens are well-established elements of the architectural design of residential spaces. With their glazed structure, they absorb light and heat, offer protection from all climatic conditions, while suggesting an immediate connection to the su...

It bodes well when architecture meets vacation. It is a combination that promises relaxation and pleasure, inspiration and style, all in one. Every one of the more than 60 vacation domiciles presented in this guide to architecture and accommodatio...

Since antiquity, villas have been distinguished by the highest level of living comfort, sophisticated designs, and a detached location. Cleverly conceived layouts and superior materials turn them into unique private residential spaces. The project...

New Edition - 100% New Projects! From the content: Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden (Santiago Calatrava) Zénith Music Venue in Saint-Etienne, France (Foster + Partners) Nordpark Cable Railway in Innsbruck, Austria (Zaha Hadid) ...

From the contents: Hotel Imperial in Vienna, Austria Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest, Hungary Golden Apple Boutique Hotel in Moscow, Russia Puerta América in Madrid, Spain Hotel Borg in Reykjavík, Iceland ...

From the contents: Doha Convention Hall,  Quatar (Rainer Schmidt Landschaftsarchitekten) Brancusi Ensemble in Târgu-Jiu, Romania (Olin) The Gates in New York, USA (Christo and Jeanne-Claude) Minato-Mirai Business Square in Toky...