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It has been the French revolution that has paved the way for an inventive and creative spirit in the arts, architecture, literature, and music that enhanced the development of science and technology of the future.

Even a few years back, on the 200th anniversary of the revolution, the city presented more breath-taking monuments to modern architecture, which rival any in Europe.

This book presents new and innovative projects by architects, who on the one hand, bear witness to the desire to combine environmentalism with the urban needs and, on the other, to the diversity of influence and changes needed in the architectural outlook.

All projects will be listed in alphabetical order to the architects and designers, presented in a very clear layout. As far as available floor plans will give additional insights.

Take a journey through the world’s most romantic city, traveling from color to magnificent color with this beguiling book. An orange café chair, bright blue bicycles against a fence, a weathered white door—Nichole Robertson’s sumptuous photographs of the distinctive details of Paris, all arranged by color, evoke a sense of serendipitous discovery and celebrate the city as never before. At once a work of art and a window into the heart of the city, Paris in Color will surprise and delight those who love art, design, color, and, of course, Paris!

Mixing aesthetics, architecture, arrondissements and elegance in a very Parisian way, this richly illustrated new volume on the world’s most bewitching city shows Paris in all its light, shade, glamour and grandeur.

From magnificent squares to exquisite side streets, tucked-away gardens to quiet neighbourhood bistros, Paris Secrets: Architecture, Interiors, Quartiers, Corners shows the sophistication and grace that underline the City of Light. Wind your way through Paris via pages shimmering with seductive stairwells, irresistible bistros and patisseries, beguiling back streets, beautiful boulevards, enticing courtyards and must-see interiors.

A modern guide for the urban aesthete – and perfect for either those who have already fallen in love with Paris, or those planning a memorable first visit – it is both an insightful travel resource and an architectural study capturing Paris’s elegance and atmosphere in spectacular detail.

French cuisine may be one of the most refined in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find great food in Paris. That’s why you’d be smart to carry this fabulous little guide book along with you, secure in the knowledge that your Parisian meals will be nothing but délicieux. Packed with photos, information and hotspot recommendations, this little treasure will have you eating in not only the yummiest and most chic restaurants, but also being seen in the city’s nicest bars, cafés, and beautiful tea salons.

Highlights:
• Chartier, authentic traditional brasserie opened in 1896
• Jean-Jacques Costes's Café Marly with spectacular views of the Louvre
• Brasserie Lipp, Hemingway's favorite brasserie in Paris
• L'Avenue, the hangout of the beautiful, rich, and famous
• the most elegant bar in Paris, Bar George V

Special features:
• exclusive hand-illustrated cover
• exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area
• information such as history, design, opening hours, and signature dishes
• hand-illustrated postcard
• softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket

Arm yourself with the stylish guide to style in the world’s style capital! Small enough to fit in a tiny handbag but big enough to include descriptions and photographs of Paris’s best fashion, shoe, and perfume shops, but also concept stores, bakeries, cheese and chocolate havens, and other hotspots, this little number will help you get the most out of your Parisian shopping experience. Warning: most shops accept credit cards!

Highlights:
• Louis Vuitton's amazing flagship store
• Colette, the pioneer of concept stores
• La Maison du Baccarat, a palais for French crystal brand designed by Philippe Starck
• the Marais boutique of Jamin Puech
• Diptyque, famous scented candles and perfumes since 1961

Special features:
• exclusive hand-illustrated cover
• exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area
• information such as history, design, opening hours, and signature dishes
• hand-illustrated postcard
• softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket

L'air de Paris. The vivid history of the capital of love and photography

A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography. It was on the banks of the Seine that Niépce and Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing a distinctive language and becoming a vital tool of knowledge.

Paris, Portrait of a City leads us through what Goethe described as a “universal city where every step upon a bridge or a square recalls a great past, where a fragment of history is unrolled at the corner of every street”. The history of Paris is recounted in photographs ranging from Daguerre’s early incunabula to the most recent images – an almost complete record of over a century and a half of transformations and a vast panorama spanning more than 600 pages and 500 photographs. This book brings together the past and the present, the monumental and the everyday, objects and people. Images captured by the most illustrious photographers – Daguerre, Marville, Atget, Lartigue, Brassaï, Kertész, Ronis, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson and many more – but also by many unknown photographers, attempt to bottle just a little of that “Parisian air”, something of that particular poetry given out by the stones and inhabitants of a constantly changing city that has inspired untold numbers of writers and artists over the ages.

Presenting an exciting patchwork of images from past and present, Paris, Portrait of a City is a huge and unique photographic study that, in a way, is the true family album of all Parisians. It is to them, and to all lovers of this capital city, that this vibrant, loving and tender testimony is dedicated.

- Huge and unique photographic study of Paris featuring over 150 celebrated photographers, including Daguerre, Marville, Atget, Lartigue, Brassaï, Kertész, Ronis, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson and many more
- More than 500 images of the history of Paris, sourced from dozens of archives and private collections
- Also included: an index of photographers’ biographies

From the author of French Country Hideaways comes an enticing new insider’s entree to Paris.

Eschewing the larger hotels and chains, Casey O’Brien Blondes has put together an impeccable list of four-star escapes carefully selected for their interior design, authenticity, panache, and personalized service. Grouped by theme - including literary, historic, and boudoir - the hotels present an enticing range of décor, from the timeless splendour of the Raphael, with its incomparable view of the Arch de Triomphe from its lush rooftop garden restaurant, to the minimalist verve of Hotel le A, of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where graphic black-and-white décor harmonize with Gallic élan.

Each is unique, yet all share in common family or manager ownership, fewer than 100 rooms, generous room size, and very distinctive French style. With lush colour photography and in-depth descriptions of each hotel, including a list of neighbourhood restaurants, boutiques, gourmet treats, curiosities, or walking tours, Parisian Hideaways is a must for anyone longing to escape to or be inspired by the City of Lights.

Добро пожаловать в номера самых шикарных парижских отелей! Завораживающие интерьеры, при виде которых захватывает дух, готовы принять Вас. Роскошь, богатство и безупречно изысканный вкус – в Ваших руках.

Paris, the supreme city of beauty and romance, has fueled the imagination of great writers, poets, painters, and lovers of life throughout the ages. But beyond Paris' outward charm and elegance lie hidden treasures around every beguiling corner. ELLE DECO's Parisian Interiors finally reveals the mystery, taking you on an intimate tour oft he city to explore every nuance, from the Left Bank to the Right.

Abounding with updated and revised information and anecdotes that only an insider could know, we show you everything from the apartments of glamorous celebrities to the most secluded Parisian dwellings, and personally guide you through cloistered gardens, classic brasseries, architectural masterpieces, historical haunts of writers and artists and more.

Bursting with color and dramatic focal points, these exceptional interiors offer exclusive access into the homes of Pariss finest art and antiques aficionados. The magic of Paris is distinctly captured in its interiors: windows are tall, and rooms have high ceilings with grand architectural details; but the real charm comes in the thoughtfully selected elements that bring those spaces to life. Paris is rife with antique collectors, art historians, architects, and interior designers who dedicate their lives to the contemplation of each element that goes into the ideal interior. Barbara and René Stoeltie invite us inside the private oases of twenty of the citys celebrated interiors gurus, capturing in vivid photographs these havens of perfection, brimming with inspiration for the home. While each interior is distinctly unique, they all draw from a rich historical tradition of decorative arts combined with an instinctive desire to reinvent itself, mixing the best elements from different epochs with contemporary art, bold colors, or surprising pattern combinations. The featured interiors include a wide range of styles and periods, and they offer a rare glimpse inside the Parisian homes of trendsetters such as rocker Lenny Kravitz and former Pierre Cardin designer Pierre Yovanovitch. Jacques Garcias residence is full of eclectic decorating ideas, and his foreword, with its gracious nod to the great Madeleine Castaing, opens this handsome volume.

Silverspoon consists of the perfect, unique partnership - the creative Bart Claessens and chef Guy van Dooren. Together they have years of expereince organising exquisite parties. Party Inspirations discusses a broad range of parties: weddings, birthdays, baptisms, communion parties, BBQ's, etc. Each one is original, unique and is planned with incredible attention to detail. This book will also be a feast for lovers of gourmet food, since Silverspoon also shows the reader how to bring the catering to a higher level.

The trend towards environmental awareness is decisively influencing the way we live our lives. As Passive Houses have been conceptualized and became part of our collective consciousness, architecture stands at the forefront of an emerging modern eco-friendly lifestyle. Aside from national requirements and optional certificates, a general consensus of “passive architecture“ has emerged and has become widely spread.

Taken back to basics, passive house architecture satisfies the desire to reduce the use of external primary energy. Depending on the climatic conditions, the utilization of different technologies, methods, and interventions is required, presenting a variety of challenges to the architects. This monograph portrays about 60 single-family homes from across the world that showcase the great variety of exciting and at the same time sustainable architectural solutions.

From the contents:

- Maison Passive in Bessancourt, France (Karawitz Architecture)
- Minergie Family Home in Zollikon, Switzerland (Schwarz & Schwarz Architekten)
- The Skinny in Philadelphia, USA (Interface Studio Architects)
- Orange Grove House in Melbourne, Australia (Fiona Winzar Architects)
- JustK in Tübingen, Germany (Amunt Architekten)

From the Palladian columns of our government buildings to Victorian-style taxidermy and terrariums, highlights from past decorative eras frequently resurface in our modern lives.

In Past & Present, Design*Sponge managing editor Amy Azzarito presents 24 pairs of essays and craft projects that explore the connection between decorative arts history and present-day design trends. From a Wedgwood-inspired headboard made using molding from the hardware store to an art nouveau– style tree-branch chandelier, the projects celebrate their roots yet fit perfectly into our contemporary living spaces.

The projects have been contributed by some of today’s best-known arbiters of design, such as Todd Oldham, Jonathan Adler, and Grace Bonney, adding extra allure to an already fascinating topic.

ILLUSTRATIONS: 282 col., 60 b&w

Past In Present is a book for lovers of interior design, architects and restorers; the exceptional photography shows both interiors and particular workshops, illustrating the perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Past In Present is a lavishly illustrated and luxurious book full of inspiration: the book shows interiors from the Netherlands and abroad and gives extra information about such applied disciplines as restoring, furniture making, patinating and forging. The interiors show a great love for tradition in a modern setting. In addition, the book also contains cultural and art historical information, which places the interiors in a historical frame.

Thong Lei and Anne Noordam are the founders and owners of Decoration Empire, a company specialised in interior architecture and building restoration that follows up interior design projects in the Netherlands and abroad. With a team of highly skilled workers, Decoration Empire focuses on the use of carefully selected materials, traditional techniques and art.