Архитектура

Whether around, besides, on top of, or even in buildings, in populated areas or in the countryside, landscape architecture develops and designs outdoor spaces for humans as independent creations. It mediates between nature and architecture and connects the grown and the planned habitat, balancing function and aesthetics. Against the backdrop of climate change, the central task today is the conservation of natural resources and the creation of sustainable, high-quality green spaces.

A reference work and source of inspiration, this compendium provides an overview of the entire spectrum of this discipline based on projects around the world. Their common denominator is the design of ecologically and socially intact living space. Almost exactly ten years after the publishing of the Atlas of World Landscape Architecture, this new publication takes stock of the developments of the last decade.

_Simons Center for Geometry & Physics in Stony Brook, NY, USA (Dirtworks Landscape Architecture)
_Elliott's Row Pocket Park in London, UK (Richard Reynolds)
_Baiyangdian Waterfront Park in Xiong’an, China (TLS Landscape Architecture)
_Green Corridor Gleislinse in Berlin, Germany (Schönherr Landschaftsarchitekten)
_Elio Del Nest in Bangkok Thailand, (Redland-Scape)

This follow-up to the bestsellers "CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS" and "CONTEMPORARY HOUSES" is a completely new book featuring fourteen reports on contemporary homes created by renowned interior architects and designers.

Once more, the reports in this book demonstrate that contemporary living nowadays calls for more than the harmonious integration of the latest designer furniture and home technology in a modern context.

In each project, architects and interior specialists have worked to create a fascinating mix of volumes and perspective, of light and atmosphere, of materials, shapes and colours.

They have designed real homes whose owners take great pleasure every day in the space that has been created..

CONTEMPORARY LIVING 2008-2009 is a reference work on contemporary architecture and interiors.

With hundreds of new photographs of modern homes and interior design that have never been published before.

A thick book (320 p.) with an overview of the most beautiful, never-before photographed entrance halls, sitting rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathing areas, bedrooms and dressing rooms, relaxation and work areas, terraces and gardens in a contemporary – minimalist style.

The 5th edition of this inspirational sourcebook: more than 300 new pictures of beautiful entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, bedrooms and dressings, private offices, relaxation and outdoor spaces in a contemporary style.

For many years, Belgium has occupied a leading role in the field of contemporary architecture and design. Belgian architects, designers and interior specialists enjoy worldwide fame for their creations.

This book presents recent projects by trend-setting Belgian architects and interior designers: Vincent Van Duysen, Pascal Van Der Kelen, Instore, Jean-Marie Gillet, Obumex, Nathalie Van Reeth, Christine von der Becke and Hendrik Vermoortel (Buro I & II).

It includes both new construction projects and restorations, all of which are characterised by the quality of the workmanship and the serene, elegant atmosphere that they radiate.

In spite of the differences between the houses that are presented here, there is a leitmotif that runs through all the accounts: the pursuit of a pure aesthetic, (interior) architecture that finds its essence in clean forms and warm materials.

Paris has always been one of the world’s leading centres for architecture and interior design. The illustrious architectural past of the city of Paris is reflected in each of the reports in this book, with a significant, extra dimension: the new interiors are not nostalgic, faithful reproductions of traditional decor, but contemporary interpretations of cosmopolitan interior architecture, modern and always surprising.

The chalets in the exclusive ski resorts like Gstaad, Courchevel, Verbier, Mégève, … have experienced a literal metamorphosis in recent years. On the outside they often seem as though they have remained unchanged for centuries – that is also the charm of these traditional farmer’s homes, which are perfectly integrated in the mountain landscape. But once indoors the rustic charm has made way for a resolutely contemporary interior design, austere and restrained or timeless and modern. Photographer Jo Pauwels spent the last winter at the sophisticated ski resorts in search of a few contemporary pearls of interior architecture: inspiring examples for anyone wanting to design a mountain chalet in a contemporary vein.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Living in the Mountains 

Packed full of gorgeous, well-photographed images, Contemporary Living Space highlights the best international living spaces from luxury homes to the less-often featured but very important variety of well-designed apartment spaces. Sleek and ultra-modern, these spaces are light, airy and utilize elements like recycled wood and eco-friendly lighting. Both aesthetically appealing and smart, the spaces featured are the result of the designers' well-thought-out choices for everything from window framing to sink fixtures. Floor plans included.

It is has widely been demonstrated that we are living longer and longer.In fact, the population over 65 in certain countries now surpasses 15%, and within two decades this figure will be closer to one in every four. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that year after year requests to enter old-age communities is on the rise. The body of work presented here in Contemporary Living Spaces for the Elderly is an especially pertinent complement to current research into one of the most crucial challenges facing today's professional architects: how to design attractive yet functional environments for the elderly in nations where the population is rapidly aging.

The historic value of their top pieces is no longer the one thing that counts for visionary antiques dealers: the ‘decorative’ meaning is also of essential importance.

Valuable antique objects can give a major added value to a classical or ultramodern interior just like works of art, not due to their museological merit but due to their look, their unique patina, their testimony to a glorious past or far flung cultural origin.

This book presents dozens of examples of recently constructed or restored homes where interior designers and antiques dealers provide an eclectic whole of old and new.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Living with Antiques  в pdf-формате.

The Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank O. Gehry was the magnificent catalyst of a building boom at the end of the last millennium. Since that time, the architecture itself, whether new buildings, renovations or reconstructions, significantly contributes to the attractiveness of a museum and its surroundings. This title presents more than 170 museums, constituting a cross-section of the possibly most interesting and diverse building assignments of our time – whether elegant, daring, or experimental, depending on the institution and the area of specialization.

In addition, the volume also presents the history of the collections, explains the origins of the collection base and highlights key exhibits. The background of each museum is presented along with educational or conservation goals. The book presents the most diverse museum types – from company and corporate museums, via technology and natural science museums, up to literature and history museums, and, of course, a multitude of art museums.

From the contents:

- Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA, USA (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
- Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, Canada (OMA)
- Langen Foundation in Hombroich, Germany (Tadao Ano)
- Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain (Santiago Calatrava)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi in UAE (Ateliers Jean Nouvel)

Contemporary prefab design is on the rise, becoming more and more popular every day. Is it a wonder why?

Once blasted as a cheap building system that harkened back to the days when homeowners could order a home from the Sears, Robuck &Co. catalogue, contemporary prefab has blossomed into a viable industry that has created an unmatched enthusiasm for better living standards in today's modern world. An ever-increasing body of talented architects and designers, including the many practioners showcased within this book, are striving to make prefab the next revolution in residential architecture.

The projects are presented in alphabetical order of the respective architects and designers. An index with contact information is enclosed.