Архитектура

Erpicum's twenty-five years of experience allow him to work in varying fields - residences, commercial buildings, as well as museums and galleries. This is the second monograph on the work of this outstanding firm, published by Beta-Plus. 'Architectural Moments' features projects in Ibiza, France, Belgium and Portugal, amongst others.

Architecture is commonly defined as the art of designing and constructing buildings or space for mankind to use, being considered an “art” from the moment a certain aesthetic is sought. The principles of mathematics are used to create functional structures, the right proportions to relate all parts of the building and attain a pleasing appearance. Polygons, triangle, rectangles, circles…

Bernard De Clerck (1959) is one of the main Belgian architects of his generation. His designs testify to great respect for our rich architectural heritage: both in his new construction projects and his numerous renovations this ambassador for “Flemish Living” argues for a return to the traditional values in a contemporary context in which the comfort of living is central. Traditional craftsmanship, a historical approach, an exciting mix of old and new, a passion for weathered materials and details ... are characteristic for each architectural “story” by Bernard De Clerck.

An essential tool for architects, interior designers, set designers and related professionals, this book offers a rich library of visual references for every research need. An illustrated glossary of technical terms offers a vocabulary for professional communication and a comprehensive index of subject matter and materials makes it easy to find just the image you need.

How do courses of brickwork accommodate the shape of an arch? Exactly what happens at the intersection of two stone walls? What is the profile of a molding where a cornice wraps around the corner of a building? Solving these problems with style and elegance is the hallmark of good design; the resulting solutions are the structural and decorative details that are emblematic of historic periods and become the signatures of individual styles and designers.

This addition to the acclaimed Surfaces series catalogues hundreds of different architectural features. Its more than 1,400 high-quality colour photographs capture the texture, colour, grain and shape of architectural details organized by subject: walls, facades, ornament and molding, columns, posts and arches, windows, doorways, ceilings and roofs, floors and pavement.

• The  CD-ROMs include easy-to-use screen-resolution TIFF files of every image and the complete glossary of terms.

Sentence structures. The architectural treatises which shaped our world

If you’ve ever wondered what goes through architects’ minds when they design buildings, you’ll be happy to know that there’s no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavour, but it won’t give you the instant gratification that Architecture Theory will.

This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture was written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architecture’s greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft.

The comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs!

About the series:

Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!

Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together more than 100 of our all-time favourite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.

Bookworm’s delight — never bore, always excite!

Of buildings and men. Architects on their favorite subject

If you’ve ever wondered what goes through architects’ minds when they design buildings, you’ll be happy to know that there’s no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it won’t give you the instant gratification that Architecture Theory will.
This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architecture’s greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft.

The comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs!

The authors:
Bernd Evers completed his doctorate in art history before embarking on a career as a librarian; since 1985 he has been director of the Kunstbibliothek der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin. He has published numerous articles on book and library studies, and a central topic of his research is the architectural history of the 17th to 19th centuries.

Christof Thoenes studied art history in Berlin and Pavia, before completing his doctorate in Berlin. Thoenes lives in Rome, where for many years he has worked for the Bibliotheca Hertziana (Max-Planck-Institute) and is honorary professor in Hamburg. He has contributed to numerous publications on Italian art, particularly on architecture and architectural theory of the 15th to 18th centuries.

Architecture & Arts documents the innovations brought about by painters, sculptors, designers, writers, photographers, and filmmakers, as well as creators from the widest variety of artistic circles and expressive styles, into the field of architecture. At the same time, it reveals the digressions of architects into the visual arts, a discipline that has shared with architecture a common project of a radical, at times visionary, aesthetic transformation of reality. The volume includes works by Malevich, Cartier-Bresson, Steichen, Terragni, Depero, Fritz Lang, Le Corbusier, Gehry, Rossi, Piano, and Oldenburg, to name a few. This richly illustrated volume offers a complete overview of architects and artists from the historic avant-gardes (Futurism, Suprematism, Constructivism, Dadaism, Neoplasticism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and the modern movements until the postwar period) to the contemporary world, starting from Informal-Spatialist work and continuing with Situationism, Brutalism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and Post modernism to the present day.

Architecture & Construction in Concrete is bursting with fantastically innovative ideas for using concrete in architecture. The proposals demonstrate how concrete, perhaps the most common of construction materials, can create highly original buildings with beautiful finishes that integrate with their surroundings, as well as provide aesthetically pleasing complements to our urban environments. Full-color photographs and detailed explanatory texts allow readers to clearly understand how each project was put together. This is a publication that no professional in the field should do without.

The Book presents an overview of contemporary concrete construction techniques and projects in two parts.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: presents the properties and types of concrete, important issues in designing and building in concrete, typical pathologies, surface treatments and protection of concrete elements as well as a selection of innovative contemporary concrete-based materials and technologies currently available on the market.

CASE STUDIES: includes 20 contemporary projects by well known architects such as Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel and Ben van Berkel. All projects have been selected for their exemplary or innovative use of concrete and their presentation is focused on presenting their technical aspects not only with color photographs but also with project drawings and details.

This book is an overview of glass technologies and design ideas about the use of glass in contemporary architecture, presented in two parts.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Includes the properties and types of glass, the main problems and considerations in the use of glass as a building material, the possible damages and alterations of glass, the treatment and maintenance of glass elements and a selection of contemporary innovative materials based on glass that are available on the market.

CASE STUDIES: Presents 24 projects by architects like Renzo Piano, Enric Miralles, MVRDV and others where glass has been used extensively in innovative and exemplary ways. The presentation of the projects focuses on the technical aspects and includes detailed drawings and color photographs

This book is a complete overview of the use of metal in contemporary architecture. It consists of two parts.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Includes the properties and uses of all metals used in construction, corrosion and oxidation of metals, treatment and protection of metallic elements and a presentation of the products and technologies that are available for contemporary metal construction.

CASE STUDIES: Presents 22 recent projects where metal has been used in an exemplary or innovative way. Included are projects of Frank Gehry, Enric Miralles, Future Systems and other architects that work with metal. The presentation focuses on the technical qualities of each project including detailed plans and color photographs.

This book presents the possibilities of using plastic as a building material in contemporary architecture. It consists of two parts.
GUIDELINES: presents the properties of various plastics, their possible uses, the main issues around the use of plastics and a selection of finished plastic products that are available on the market and can be used in construction.
CASE STUDIES: a selection of 20 projects where architects have used plastic in creative, innovative and exemplary ways. All projects are presented extensively with plans, photographs and technical details.

A technical guide to energy-efficient buildings, including information on energy certification for buildings in Europe, Asia and North America, types of energy-efficient skins, walls, and new technologies.