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Global fashion designer Malene Birger expands the focus of her design empire from exquisite clothing to equally enticing living spaces. This stunning photo exposé displays her talent for transforming homes into inspirational works of art. Ms Birger’s interior designs combine diverse international elements with the utmost sophistication. Striking silhouettes and clever contrasts appear in bold patterns and beautiful objects of desire, along with an intriguing intermingling of accents. It’s all part of her distinctive approach to style. An impressive composition reflecting her sublime sense of aesthetics and obsession with perfection. The result? An array of delicious dwellings for either high-end entertaining or curling up with a good book.

Known for a style that’s exclusive and accessible, Ms Birger’s designs resonate with anyone who appreciates a contemporary take on classics, high quality and a hint of the unexpected. A favourite of international fashion editors, her designs are sold in over 950 venues worldwide. Ms Birger divides her time between Spain and Scandinavia

- A distinctive sourcebook for living well with inspirational ideas for a memorable interior design
- This stunning volume embodies the knack of internationally well-known fashion designer Malene Birger for transforming homes into fascinating works of art

Beautiful, eye-catching photography by Jan Verlinde link the past with the present in this stunning book. The noblest of building traditions are bonded with a modern wat of living, working and relaxing. Lifestyle author Ivo Pauwels, in his familiar, fascinating style, takes the reader back to the past. He brings the memories of the centuries-old building techniques and the forgotten knowledge of the materials used in roof trusses, tiles and thatched roofs.

An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present

Life Meets Art is an unparalleled behind-the-scenes tour of some of the most fascinating, inspirational and unique home interiors in the world. The living spaces of hundreds of the globe's most talented people in the spheres of art, design, fashion, literature, music, and film, here provide inspiration for anyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior design and the myriad possibilities for home decor. It's a fascinating glimpse into the homes of some of the greatest creatives in history — painters, sculptors, novelists, poets, fashion designers, composers, musicians, architects, and more.

About the Author:

Sam Lubell has written eight books about architecture, including California Captured and two travel guides to mid-century modern architecture in the USA, all from Phaidon. He is a contributing editor at The Architect's Newspaper and writes for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Architectural Record, Architectural Review, and other publications.

Coolly coast into the homes and retreats by the sea and discover a serene style spurred by the calming oceanic blue

With the sound of the waves crashing against the coastline and the beautifully salty air that dominates the climate, the sea has a majestic and relaxing hold on the mind. This lifestyle of respite also transcends into local architecture and interior design. Life’s A Beach takes readers into beach homes around the world, from the coasts of Australia to the shores of Brazil to the remote islands of the Aegean Sea.

Explore the many ways to decorate a cozy home by the sea, including handmade touches, natural materials, and elegant interiors each imbuing a sense of well-being. From humble little beach cottages to extraordinary modern bungalows, these spaces are designed for rest and relaxation, and for enjoying the beachy surrounds.

Lifelong landscape design means thinking about more than your garden. It involves encouraging your community to be a well-rooted environment consisting of friends who share home-grown produce, walk in the neighborhood, recycle, water harvest, compost and are watchful of each other’s well-being.

Lifelong landscape designs create environments that connect with nature, encompass a home, and promote healthy living by providing mobility, social interaction, and places to sustain the body and soul. Learn easy steps to design your own lifelong landscape through more than 200 landscape patterns and activities that illustrate components of healthy living. Enhance the quality of your life at any stage with practical advice from this inspirational landscape architect with more than 30 years experience.

Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for interior designer Vicente Wolf’s engaging new book. Wolf is famous for his modern and elegant style, always guided by integrity and simplicity. Lifting the Curtain on Design delves into his selected themes from myriad viewpoints: through the prism of international travel, via the detailed focus on a single project, and finally by means of the sweeping perspective of a seasoned design mind.

Vicente Wolf, an inveterate voyager, leaves his New York studio once a year to immerse himself in the culture of a distant land. In this volume, illustrated entirely with his own photographs, he recounts a trip to Namibia: with its sand dunes and sunsets, this southern African country is “a landscape that has been reduced to its essence.” A journey to Papua New Guinea makes clear the connections between cultures, as well as the connections that may be fostered through skilled design. And Bhutan is a lesson in expanding horizons and experiences.

It is in Wolf’s design that the essence of his three principles, suggested in his travels, is fully illuminated. In a step-by-step account of two recent interiors - a traditional apartment and an open loft - Wolf describes his initial design process, the various phases of construction, the expert selection of color palettes and furniture, and the final installation of art and decorative objects. He also explains the development of the dramatic tablescapes for which he is so well known, which balance style, form, and color with humor and ease. Finally, a dazzling presentation of Wolf’s current projects touches on grand design gestures and minute yet indispensable details.

Lifting the Curtain on Design offers a glimpse into the mind of the designer at work, from inspiration through implementation to unforgettable finished room.

About the Author:

Admired for his impeccable eye and unique vision of the world, Vicente Wolf has been at the top of the design industry for over forty years. He is the author of Learning to See, Lifting the Curtain on Design, Crossing Boundaries, and The Four Elements of Design

Before the time of electricity, man was already in need of a source of light to carry out his night-time activities. It was a time when candela-bras and oil lamps always provided an ideal prop for creative expres-sion. However, with the invention of the bulb and the industrial revolu-tion the rules were changed, giving rise to what was to become the "modern" lamp. Plastic and other new materials brought with them a new freedom with regard to forms, dimensions and colours. The lamp is a feature which, aside from its practical function, is also taken to be of a highly decorative value. In this respect it is an object of great interest to designers since it allows them to express not only a formal creativity but also a more ethereal effect produced by the light from their creations. The illumination of a house, office or restaurant is now considered to be an important factor and one which interior designers take very seriously when it comes to creating the desired ambience. This isn¹t simply a matter of designing an object but in some cases, creating an effect, a sensation or an expression through lighting. A play on transparencies, colours, soft-focus or glistening effects, etc., all are worthy of consideration when it comes to creating the desired effect. In Light design Now, we invite you to take a journey through the latest "lighting" creations from talented young and well-known designers alike who share a mutual passion for design.

Ця книга, що отримала нагороди, про всі аспекти дизайну театрального освітлення, така ж прекрасна, як і повчальна, стала стандартним джерелом інформації в цій галузі.

Light Fantastic отримала схвалення театральної спільноти, зокрема нагороду «Золоте перо» від Інституту театральних технологій та нагороду «Видатне академічне звання» від журналу Choice. Тепер, у своєму третьому виданні, Light Fantastic була розширена, включивши захопливі нові фотографії з останніх постановок автора Макса Келлера. Текст оновлено, щоб відобразити останні технологічні досягнення, а нові есе – про світло в архітектурі, освітлення для музичних концертів, а також метафізику та політику світла – розширюють його охоплення. Широкі знання та досвід Келлера на деяких найвідоміших сценах світу роблять його визначним джерелом інформації як для ветеранів, так і для новачків у галузі сценічного освітлення. У книзі сотні яскравих кольорових фотографій передають захоплення від живих виступів. Цей чудовий том є незамінним посібником з дизайну сценічного освітлення.

Макс Келлер – чарівник штучного світла. Його роботи змінили театральні постановки по всій Європі та Америці, від Берліна та Зальцбурга до Метрополітен-опери в Нью-Йорку, а його приголомшливі ефекти з кольором та простором постійно встановлюють нові стандарти. Розроблений головним чином для фахівців з освітлення, цей багато ілюстрований том документує захопливе використання сценічного освітлення в такому всебічному та чіткому стилі, що він однаково цікавий для всіх театральних шанувальників.

Живописна мова, яку використовує дизайнер освітлення, така ж самобутня, як і мова художника. Її успіх залежить не лише від належного використання доступних технічних можливостей, але й від художніх якостей таких фахівців, як Макс Келлер. У книзі Light Fantastic автор розкриває свої великі знання та досвід, пояснюючи природні світлові явища, історію світла в театрі та дослідження Гете та Рунге з теорії кольору, а також технічні деталі, від основ оптики та проекції до різних видів ламп, світильників, прожекторів та іншого освітлювального обладнання.

Понад 500 ілюстрацій, технічних зображень, малюнків та сценічних фотографій підкреслюють приголомшливі ефекти, досягнуті в різних видовищних постановках, починаючи від опери та балету до рок-концертів. Найновіша постановка Келлера — «Трістан та Ізольда» в Метрополітен-опері в Нью-Йорку.

Про автора:

Макс Келлер є одним із провідних світових дизайнерів освітлення. З 1970 року він пропонує креативні та технічні рішення для сцени. Він є лауреатом численних нагород за свою роботу в театрі.

A whole new look at architectural lighting, both for the interior and exterior.

An inspiring photographic book with hundreds of creative applications in private homes and gardens.

"The elements of architecture are light and shade, walls and space."
(Le Corbusier)

Light is a prerequisite for architecture, since it is the element that renders walls and spaces visible. With the right light, well-designed buildings and interiors are considerably enhanced. In recent years, supported by groundbreaking technological innovations, the use of light in architecture and interior design has become more creative, lively and colorful than ever. Not only have these developments allowed for more artistry in the field, but lighting design has also become part of energy-saving concepts.

Light in Architecture presents 123 projects by architects and designers all around the world, where the use of natural and artificial light is the defining element: the C42 Showroom in Paris, the Air Traffic Control Tower in Vienna, the Supperclub in Singapore, the Greenpix Zero Energy Wall in Beijing, the Ave Maria Chapel in Naples, FL, the Koukjian Jewelry in Beirut and the Deloitte Headquarters in Copenhagen – this volume allows every imaginable use of light in every sector to shine.

Reputed architects and top designers use natural and artificial light to transform a room and make it more beautiful, warm, functional or spacious. Light generates colour and contrast, and brings a house to life.

Light up your Home showcases homes that have been built or renovated with special attention to light and lighting. Using photography by Eugeen and Herman Verne, the book illustrates varying ideas and practical applications surrounding light and interior design.

Author Eva De Geyter worked for lifestyle magazine Libelle and is now a freelance journalist.

A collection of interior design projects that have utilised lighting - both natural and artificial - as their main theme.

The face of the nocturnal metropolis is marked decisively by light, and the number and variety of the light sources is increasing to the point of "light terror." A well-lit urban space can be very inviting, giving residents and visitors a sense of well-being and security. A successful lighting design can also give the city at night an identity of its own and accentuate architectural qualities. In this book, the author embodies her many years of experience as a practitioner and teacher of lighting design. In preparation, she visited ten European cities - including Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam - with different urban situations. This has enabled her to present different planning and design tasks systematically and to illustrate specific solutions. In addition to articulating basic planning rules for the outdoor lighting of buildings, traffic routes, and squares, she presents and elucidates new artificial lighting systems and outdoor lamps with the help of examples.

This groundbreaking book takes a fresh look at the new architecture which appeared across Europe and North America in the first half of the 20th century.

Employed for almost all types of building, it was stripped, plain (often pure white), with wide windows, flat roofs and prominent balconies, terraces and roof gardens.

Iconic buildings such as the Bauhaus at Dessau, the Villa Savoye on the outskirts of Paris, the Penguin Pool at London Zoo, and the Zonnestraal Sanatorium in The Netherlands remain modern not only as monuments to past utopias but also as a focus for today’s debates on the role of contemporary architecture in the pursuit of ‘healthy living’.

Individual buildings, including both little-known and more familiar examples in Europe and the United States by architects such as Adolf Loos, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Lubetkin and Neutra, are examined here within the context of class and social control, luxury and austerity, race and colonialism.

Many of these buildings are now considered classics, legally protected from demolition or alteration. This has provoked renewed interest in their origins and how their architects and contemporary commentators perceived them.

Illustrated with many unusual photographs, some that capture the buildings in their early states, Light, Air and Openness is an original and refreshing reinterpretation of the modern movement in architecture and design.