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...

 2nd edition From the contents: - Pauly Saal in Berlin, Germany (Boris Radczun & Stephan Landwehr) - Ciel de Paris in Paris, France (Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance) - Duecento Otto in Hongkong, China (Autoban) - Ubon in Kuwait-City, Kuwait (Rashed Alfo...

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...

The European north is the epitome of the intense connection between nature and design: rugged wilderness and short winter days require comfortable interiors with warm colours, while lovely landscape scenarios and long midsummer nights are juxtaposed ...

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 ...

Buildings and spaces bearing traces of the past that are integrated into new functional and artistic concepts are galvanizing the architecture and design scene. As a result of the increased awareness of sustainability issues and growing appreciation ...

An extraordinary variety of well-designed middle-class family dwellings in Germany Germany is a nation of detached houses. About two-thirds of its residential building stock consists of single-family homes, and with 80,000 to 90,000 new buildings ...

Enthralling room concepts and convincing spatial solutions for the efficient use of limited space By living in a large ceramic tub, Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was one of the first people to promote a simple lifestyle as a protest against a...

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...

Whether vibrant cities or quiet rural idyllic scenes, extensive coastlines or snowy mountain ranges: Europe’s diversity of cultures and landscapes has always been appreciated by travel enthusiasts from around the world. This volume is a journey...

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...

Whether strict and orthogonal or undulating and curved, whether rough and natural or polished and elegant... Wood is nature’s most remarkable resource, embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worldwide. For the architecture world...