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Containers with Style features unique projects that will add instant style to both indoor and outdoor spaces. More than 300 step-by-step photos show you how to create and plant containers that will transform any space into a lush, colorful oasis.

In this new book, newly built apartments are presented by interior architects and designers. A beautiful illustrated book full to the brim with inspiration for designing a contemporary apartment.

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Each volume in this collection features the most representative works of 30 leading architects in the international arena. These studios or individual architects have been distinguished with numerous local and international awards for their innovative contributions to the world of architecture and for designing new buildings that fulfil an important cultural, political and social purpose. Their projects have become icons because of their spectacular design or the use of new construction materials. New technologies, home automation, functionality, spectacular structures and respect for the environment have earned them a place in the annals of architectural history.

320 color illustrations, 210 B/W plans & drawings

This collection brings together buildings that inject a fresh dose of creativity into any architectural project and set the tone and pace for architects around the world, surveying the range of different styles, functions and needs that make each project a unique challenge. Along with the iconic, definitive buildings of the era are lesser-known projects that are no less creative or surprisingIllustrated with a wealth of photographs and floor plans.

Eduard Broto, Phd in Architecture and active member of the COAC architecture association. He has carried out extensive research and analysis into the way architecture is evolving in response to the new challenges created by a rapidly changing world. Author of many articles about architectural trends, and supervisor of NEW HOUSING CONCEPTS. This compilation illustrates new trends in single-family housing. He lives in Barcelona.

The first edition of the Contemporary Architecture & Interiors Yearbook was immediately a great success and consequently the decision was also taken directly to publish an annual repeat of this fundamental work. As in the previous edition this book presents about twenty detailed projects of contemporary, recently finished residences, with technical plans and a detailed commentary.

This is the fourth edition of the highly acclaimed Beta-Plus yearbooks. Stunning photographs, detailed plans and comprehensive project descriptions of this year's most astonishing contemporary houses.

This is the third edition of the Contemporary Architecture & Interiors Yearbook: a rich collection of never-before photographed, highly luxurious homes and apartments in a contemporary, pure style.
Fifteen architects and designers showcase their most recent projects here, illustrated with the plans of the homes published.

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This is the sixth edition of the best-selling reference work. Stunning photographs, detailed plans and comprehensive project descriptions of this year's most astonishing contemporary houses contribute to a flawless source of ideas.

CA1 continues The Images Publishing Group's commitment to an annual showcase of contemporary architecture. Previously published as the International Architecture Yearbook, this annual series presents a snapshot of current architectural trends. The new title better reflects the spirit and content of the series, which will continue to entertain and inspire with its eclectic mix of international projects. The projects collected in this book are outstanding examples of ingenuity, innovation, cultural sensitivity and ecological preservation. Ranging from the playful to the sombre, from high-tech to historic, from cultural to commercial and all in between, they are among the finest contemporary examples of architecture's unfailing ability to improvise, surprise and delight. More than 50 architectural practices are featured. Many are multi-award-winning household names and some are rising stars in world architecture. Together they present a fascinating view of contemporary architecture.

Introduced by well-known critic and writer Catherine Slessor, CA2 is an important and popular resource. This new volume contains some of the most striking and visionary architecture recently constructed worldwide. Once again, a diverse range of institutional, corporate, educational, public, recreational, residential and retail projects are featured - all comprehensively documented through descriptive text, plans, drawings and full-colour photos. Almost fifty architects are featured, including Bernard Tschumi Architects, Christian de Portzamparc, Claudio Silvestrin, Gehry Partners, Rafael Moneo, Pugh + Scarpa, MVRDV, Murphy/Jahn, Zaha Hadid Architects, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Rafael Viñoly Architects and many more.

In this book, Chinese star architects/architectural design firms present their works completed since 2000. These buildings are created with innovative concepts and unique architectural languages for cultural events, such as museum, art galleries, and memorials. They witness the inheritance and development of Chinese culture in contemporary China, and they are the windows created by Chinese leading architects for the world to know Chinese culture.

Project Introduction:

008 SHANXI GRAND THEATRE
018 SERVICE COMPLEX BUILDING FOR STUDENTS OF BUCEA
024 FEI XIAOTONG MEMORIAL MEMORIAL IN JIANGCUN VILLAGE
032 359TH BRIGADE ARAR SETTLEMENT MEMORIAL HALL AND PLAZA
040 MASSACRE NANJING MEMORIAL HALL EXTENSION
052 ZHUJIAJIAO MUSEUM OF HUMANITIES & ARTS
062 G-DOT ARE SPACE
070 JIA PINGWA LITERARY ART MUSEUM
076 ZHENGDONG DISTRICT URBAN PLANNING EXHIBITON HALL
084 MOUNT HUA VISITOR CENTRE
094 CULTURE AND SPORTS CNETRE, ANTING
104 JINTAO VILLAGE COMMUNITY PAVILION
112 NORTHSTAR DELTA PROJECT EXHIBITION CENTRE
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250 INSIDE-OUT ART CENTRE
256 INDEX

From the subject of contemporary landscape design in China, the book of Contemporary Architecture in China – Urban Landscapes selects 28 outstanding landscape projects, ranging from residences, parks, squares, etc. With a unique perspective and rich contents, the book will bring inspiration for landscape designers.

Project Introduction:

008 CONGHUA HOT SPRING VILLAS
014 SHENYANG VANKE HIGH-RISE RESIDENCE
022 BRC REDDISHWOOD HILL
030 SHENZHEN VANKE KING METROPOLIS
038 FUSHUN VANKE PARADISO
048 DRAGON BAY VILLA
058 QINHUANGDAO BOTANIC GARDEN
066 SHANGHAI HOUTAN PARK
086 TIANJIN BRIDGED GARDENS
096 THE ECOLOGICAL TRIANGLE – CREATING A SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PARK
106 THE MU GARDEN – THE CHINESE GARDEN FOR EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI
114 CHANGCHUN INTERNATIONAL CAR PARK LANDSCAPE DESIGN
126 CULTURE WAVE CITY IN HANGZHOU
132 URBAN “LIVING ROOM” – XINJIANG PEACOCK PARK
142 XINHUA GARDEN
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248 DASHAWAN BEACH FACILITY
256 INDEX

There has never been as much demand among stressed-out professionals for places to get away from it all. Once the beach-side site has been selected, architects are the next port of call in the quest for a coastal dream home. Stephen Crafti walks the reader through another superb collection of architectdesigned beach houses – some permanent residences, some weekenders, some luxury residences, some more redolent of the traditional beach shack.

Glorious locations in Australia and New Zealand together with fabulous designs make another superb coffee table book from one of Australia’s leading architectural and design writers.