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Twenty-six inspiring projects created by leading architects and interior specialists are introduced here under the title of CLASSICAL LIVING.

This is a label that can be applied to many different homes: houses in the countryside, built with reclaimed materials, painstakingly restored farmhouses, grand town houses, a minimally designed villa where antiques and design go hand in hand, a house by the sea, furnished in a contemporary classic style,... the list goes on.

In spite of the significant differences between the projects presented in this book, there are some themes that keep recurring: the consistent choice of quality products, the respect for traditional craftsmanship and individually customised work and the sophisticated use of colours, textures and materials in a serene and pleasant living environment.

Without a touch of nostalgia, all of these reports show the harmonious association and integration of elements of the present and the past to form a new, contemporary whole.

The book is divided into three parts: commercial space, public culture space and residence. All the buildings in the book are the newest, most local and unique architectures built in recent two years from all over the world. Both the design and materials represent the trend of current construction. Readers will get practical value from them.

This richly illustrated book presents textiles and architecture of the Nile valley from the beginning of the Roman era until the early Islamic times. It contains over 13 essays from international experts about the architectonical context in which textiles were used, its technical specifications, decoration and the social status of those who wore textiles.
About the Author
Cacilia Fluck specialises in late antique art from Egypt. She works for the 'Skulpturensammlung und Museum fur Byzantinische Kunst, Staatliche Museen' in Berlin.

"Cloudehill: A Year in the Garden" tells the story of Cloudehill one of Australia's finest gardens and nurseries. Located at the top of Melbourne's Dandenong ranges, Cloudehill is inspired by the famous Arts & Crafts gardens of England and features some 20 garden compartments threaded through glorious 80-year-old European beech, magnolias, maples and a collection of fabulous Himalayan tree rhododendrons. Glorious herbaceous borders that focus on two of the finest Japanese weeping maples to be seen anywhere in the world further establish Cloudehill as a world-class destination. Cloudehill's owner-turned-author Jeremy Francis begins the book with an engaging account of his childhood on a remote farm in Western Australia and his subsequent farming career. Intertwined with this family history are intimate diary entries paralleling the gardening year and allowing an unforgettable insight into his passionate relationship with the land. Francis' account of his ownership of Cloudehill follows, providing extraordinary details of the more technical aspects of the iconic garden, including plantings, structural design, experiments and failures, the triumphs and disappointments associated with gardening, supplemented with detailed colour photographs. This multi-layered book is not just for gardening enthusiasts. Francis' charming anecdotes about his family, his childhood, farming and his deep insights into the bonds between man and the land will surprise and enchant all readers.

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In this book, the doors of clubs and bars open somewhere between darkness and light, night and day, the interior and the outside world, and they create an atmosphere that, in the pursuit of comfort, normally adopts the from of houses and mansions, catering to as many circumstances and as many people as possible. Here antagonisms and contradictions find a balance that escapes all sense and meaning, like life itself, with our actions determined by the objects around us and constant looks from other people: the fleeting magic and spontaneity of theater, the ethereal and infinite space built by a voice whispering caressingly, gently, seemingly without breathing.

The hottest and coolest places to be within the international nightclubbing scene illustrated by of an extravagant selection of extraordinary interiors from across the globe.

Clubhouse includes forty-one projects and nine articles written by the project designers, describing their design concept and in the characteristics of their design. For each project in this book, there are pictures that fully express the design idea, text describing the design features, and a plan drawing. Clubhouse provides inspiration for readers and a chance to feel the beauty of design.

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Without an engaging and appealing ambience, any budding club or bar will have a hard time drawing patrons in – and that’s what the designers of these successful establishments had in mind when coming up with these truly original spaces.This diverse collection is an excellent cross-section of some of the most cutting-edge wining-and-dining hotspots in the world.

The Concept Annual and International Competition(C&C) introduces the most recent competitions and planning project, offering an excellent opportunity to look at  outstanding works that won in various competitions and planning project at home and abroad. The works introduced are expressed effectively as a high-quality presentation. In addition, it will help to have a good grape of the current trend of contemporary architecture in the world and provide new ideas.
The C&C, which is based on the Concept (the national best monthly magazine specialized in design competitions), is comprised of two volumes. You will have a good look at the most recent trend of various competitions at home and abroad through the C&C. 

The Concept Annual and International Competition(C&C) introduces the most recent competitions and planning project, offering an excellent opportunity to look at  outstanding works that won in various competitions and planning project at home and abroad. The works introduced are expressed effectively as a high-quality presentation. In addition, it will help to have a good grape of the current trend of contemporary architecture in the world and provide new ideas.
The C&C, which is based on the Concept (the national best monthly magazine specialized in design competitions), is comprised of two volumes. You will have a good look at the most recent trend of various competitions at home and abroad through the C&C. 

Seaside architecture is often stunning in its simplicity and grace, its integration of form and function. Coast offers reader a rare insight into a selection of extraordinary seaside homes.

Ranging from sea captains’ mansions to smaller-scale architectural treasures, Coast presents a collection of beach houses built by renowned designers. All the homes presented in this beautiful book are distinctive and individual, but all share an intimate relationship with their setting – coastal homes, perhaps more than any other, embrace their natural environment, with inside flowing effortlessly into outside.

Coast is a delightful journey into a world of sensitive architecture, sand and sea – it is a must-have for architects, designers and anyone who is drawn to the relaxed and rhythmic pace of seaside life.
Features Janelle McCulloch’s insightful descriptions that truly get to the heart of each of the homes she has visited, and stunning color photography that is guaranteed to make readers want to be by the sea.

In our constantly changing world some things never change. This includes especially indulgence in a cup of coffee, a pleasure we have been enjoying for several centuries and that continues to be reflected in today’s multitude of cafés, coffee shops and coffee houses.

It is no longer only a matter of taste, as to where we enjoy our coffee. A great number of new wonderfully designed and unique coffee places around the globe honor a century-old tradition, thereby setting new design trends. From classic espresso bars via trendy and glitzy coffee shops to minimalist art house cafés, this book presents a wide range of establishments that invite patrons to socialize with each other or to creatively relax. The various concepts lead to a great variety of designs, the transitions to lounges, clubs and restaurants are flowing. Coffee Time presents unique coffee places that show the exciting conceptual and stylistic range of contemporary café design that puts everyone in the mood for the next espresso, cafe latte or cappuccino.

_200 Grad in Salzburg, Austria (Riebenbauer Design)
_Aroma Espresso Bar in New York, USA (Studio Gaia)
_Arthouse Café in Hangzhou, China (Joey Ho Design)
_Café Coutume in Paris, France (CUT architecture)
_Mocha Mojo in Chennai, India (Mancini Enterprises)