Архитектура

Prefabricated houses are the current trend – module construction and the use of prefabricated building elements have been experiencing a very interesting revival lately. The main reasons for the popularity of this type of residential design include new construction technologies, the importance of sustainability, contemporary urban planning trends and, of course, limited budgets. 

In addition to prefabricated home specialists, renowned and young talents are also increasingly dedicating their efforts to this sector. This title presents the currently best projects from around the world. It shows the diversity of the prefabricated home market and that it includes attractive designs, which are as individual as their owners.

From the contents:

- Villa Libeskind in Dresden, Germany (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
- Hidden Valley in Moab, UT, USA (Marmol Radziner)
- Prefab House in Cadeira, Spain (mycc oficina de arquitectura)
- BaleHouse@Bath, Great Britian (White Design)
- House to Catch the Forest in Nagano, Japan (Tezuka Architects)

China's major cities, such as Beijing, are cities with histories running over 3 millennia. As befitting of their age,they are archaeological gems, as well as the most complete manifestation of Chinese traditions and culture. Restaurant design in China is often enriched by the history of China-it would not utilise a simple lifting of a certain style or age, but would distill and abstract the stylistics of design into the point of a philosophy, and from that, the interior design is slowly generated...

Церемонии чаепития в Китае уходят корнями в глубь веков. Это процесс самопознания, медитации и релаксации. Поэтому в оформлении интерьеров чайных залов и домов традиционно используются национальные китайские мотивы и материалы - фарфор и дерево

Contemporary World Architecture presents a comprehensive survey of international architecture at the end of the twentieth century and offers a critical study of the social, cultural and political changes that are shaping the built environment today.

Continual advances in building technology, shifting demographics and increasing levels of global communications are all having an impact on architectural ideology and building types as architects prepare for the new millennium. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each section organized typologically by building function: Visual Arts, Performance, Learning, Religion, Consumerism, Living, Workplace, Industry, Leisure, Transport, Sport, Civic Realm and Towers. It presents over 660 recent public and private buildings by many of the world’s key protagonists, and examines the evolution of new architectural solutions from the late 1960s to the end of the century and beyond. A highly illustrated and wide-ranging critique, Contemporary World Architecture will provide a stimulating and invaluable reference book for architects everywhere.

Обзор в доступной форме интернационального стиля в архитектуре на конец прошлого столетия, а также критический анализ социальных, культурных и политических перемен, повлиявших на сегодняшнюю городскую среду.

Развитие науки и технологий, неустойчивая демография и глобализация общества, конечно же, влияют на образ жизни, деловые отношения человека и поэтому постоянно вызывают переоценку архитектурной идеологии и моделей строительства. Книга делится по типологическому принципу на 12 глав: визуальное искусство, перформанс, религия, консьюмеризм, домашний уют, рабочее место, обучение, промышленность, спорт, туризм, транспорт, государство и гигантские сооружения. Она рассказывает о более чем 300 общественных и частных владениях-новостройках архитекторов с мировым именем, прослеживает эволюцию архитектурных решений с конца 1960-ых годов и до сегодняшнего дня. Там же вы найдете биографические статьи ведущих специалистов.

As populations grow, where and how we live is a major concern. Architects spend their time addressing the issue of housing, and converting spaces is often a more satisfactory solution than building from scratch. This book shows that with a bit of imagination all sorts of buildings can be converted into homes.

Four chapters examine 36 conversions of rural, urban and civic buildings, lofts and industrial spaces, and radical one-offs. With each case study the author asks: what does one leave intact, what does one rip out and what is one forbidden to change by planning regulations? The budget, the materials used and the way they impact upon surroundings are also examined and assessed. Varied projects from around the world include the archetypal glamorous New York loft, high-tech-meets-rural barns in Germany and Norway, an electrical box in Italy and a striking church conversion in Australia.

400 illustrations

From the contents:

* Atelier House Meier in Soglio, Italy (Ruinelli Associati architetti)
* Penthouse in New York, NY, USA (Studio GAIA)
* House Kekkapäa in Espoo, Finland (POOK Architects Ltd.)
* St. John's Wood Kitchen in London, Great Britain (Crawford Partnership)
* B House in Stuttgart, Germany (Bottega +Erhardt)

Cooking as an event, the kitchen as a meeting place and center of communication: architects and interior designers use functional, creative and sometimes off-beat design concepts to satisfy these demands of the modern kitchen. Surprising combinations of materials and breathtaking displays of light and form are integrated into the architectural and aesthetic fabric of the living area.

Cook! presents an astonishing variety of unusual and flawlessly executed kitchen designs from Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia. The volume is a declaration of love to the kitchen and awakens a desire to cook – together.

* Alex Hanbuckers of the famous 'Auberge Herborist' , the 'El Bulli' of the Low Countries, is back with an absolute masterpiece

* A case containing two books: a multilingual coffee table book and a handy guide filled to the brim with dishes that can easily be cooked at home

* Full of practical and crystal-clear step by step photography by Bart van Leuven

Alex Hanbuckers belongs to a draft of new European top chefs, who respect basic ingredients, yet prefer an extremely creative approach.
In this book, he creates culinary combinations that will ensure the same experience at home as at his restaurant. Dishes that do not necessarily involve pyrotechnics or force the reader to go and hunt for an expensive delicatessen. No, these two books show the gastronomy of the twenty-first century in a truly innovative way.
The first book emphasises the practical steps one needs to take in the kitchen in order to achieve a maximum result. Often, three or four steps are all that is necessary.
The second book demonstrates a number of culinary tours de force in a stunningly beautiful way.

"Cool Containers" pumps up the action in pots. Here is an innovative approach to container gardening, the first book to combine the cool style of modernism with plantings that really work. Throughout, the emphasis is on reality - real containers with established plantings in specific locations - combined with a sense of adventure. "Cool Containers" shows how understanding a location's particular set of constraints will enable you to choose the perfect container and plant species that thrive in it.

There's a city roof garden without any protections from the elements where tough concrete planters, heavy enough to stay put in even the fiercest storm, are filled with maritime plants chosen to withstand drying winds, lashing rain, burning hot sun and airborne pollution. A damp and gloomy basement garden is home to a pot of dellcate ferns and woodland flowering plants. There are schemes for all sites, whether kind or cruel.

* A handbook for design insiration as well as source for cool travel spots

400 color photographs 

Cool Hotels 2nd edition is an updated edition of teNeues’ highly successful Cool Hotels, giving an up-to-the-minute overview of the most stunning contemporary hotels across the globe. This invaluable flexicover guide showcases the finest examples of original and innovative hostelry design. Lavishly illustrated with approximately 400 color photographs, these views of hotel exteriors and interiors are a feast for the eyes and the imagination. This volume features designs from Matteo Thun, Antonio Citterio, and Stephen B. Jacobs, in locations as diverse as New York, Berlin, and Bangkok.
* An extensive compilation of cutting-edge hotels from around the world
* Illustrations and text are an invaluable resource to both designers and international travelers