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During the last 50 years, the plastic industry has grown at an incredible pace until becoming part of nearly all the areas of human activity. Plastic materials moreover have made practically any architectural solution affordable to all. This book contains dozens of examples and architectural projects which have used plastic in one or various of their features: walls, illumination, roofs, facades, furniture...The examples featured cover practically all the possible applications of plastic materials in contemporary architecture. An index of contact information of the designer and architects is enclosed.

Plastics are high-performance materials of wide use in the built environment. Their versatile technical properties are particularly fascinating. A broad range of form-giving and finishing processes makes plastic especially interesting for complex geometries in combination with digital planning processes. Following the pioneering plastic structures of the 1970s, a number of spectacular buildings have in recent years highlighted the outstanding technical and aesthetic potential of the material.

Until now, however, there has been no systematic treatment of the use of plastic in architecture. This book seeks to fill that gap by providing an introduction to the structural and design possibilities of plastic. It introduces the material and its specific characteristics, describes various types of plastic in terms of their relevance for building, explains processing technologies and presents typical products and components. A concise presentation of twenty-five international built projects – organized by the type of application and the plastic involved – documents the broad range of plastic in architecture. Finally, a look ahead at the future describes the current state of the art in materials research.

The best design products, toys, furniture, playgrounds, architecture and concepts for children.

Play All Day documents a collection of the most vibrant, stimulating and engaging design products and concepts for children. This book sets a new standard of design for children with fascinating examples of innovative and well-designed toys, playgrounds and play environments, room decorations, wall coverings, furniture and kindergarten architecture. In addition to these products, it also presents illustration and photography as well as new and original ideas offering playful solutions that talented designers and creative parents are designing for and with their kids. It is an inspiring reference for design-savvy parents and other professionals.

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The world in which children grow up today is far different compared to decades of the past. Nevertheless, the vast number of products on the market has not kept up with this shift. Play All Day introduces a new and unconventional approach to design for children and presents the most vibrant, stimulating and engaging design products and concepts for smart children and smart parents.

It presents fascinating examples of innovative and well-designed toys, playgrounds, play environments, room decorations, wall coverings, furniture and kindergarten architecture. In addition to these products, it also presents illustration and photography as well as exciting out-of-the-box ideas and solutions for parents to play with their kids that encourage imagination, hands-on interaction and more active play that talented designers and creative parents are designing for and with their kids.

Tapping into today’s trend to return to unstructured playtime and move away from over-scheduling and electronic games, Playful Home is perfectly suited to the times. Andrew Weaving celebrates the best of childhood, from his favorite games and crafts projects to the whimsical décor that kids love. The result is kids’ rooms designed to feed and inspire the imagination, as well as to hold fabulous collections of toys and books.

With the philosophy of integrating play into our daily lives, Playful Home looks at twelve family homes designed with children in mind, from the foyer to the back door, which stylishly embrace kids’ activities and interests. The featured spaces are the kids’ rooms, which combine flair and fun so successfully that they end up being the hub of the entire house.

Including design ideas for displaying toys and collectibles, plus clever ways of storing them, as well as great tips on how to make murals and unique wall decorations, Playful Home inspires creativity as well as good design.

A wide-ranging selection of imaginative solutions in playground design, programs which combine the needs of creating an entertaining environment on the one hand and, on the other, providing an aesthetically pleasing public space, while also ensuring that the necessary safety requirements are met. Included are the design components (surface materials, different types of swings and slides, climbing equipment) as well as the functional considerations (different types of activities for different age groups, for example). With attractive full-color photographs and thorough explanations, this is a unique and complete source of inspiration for the design professional and student alike.

- Includes examples of dozens of award-winning playgrounds from all over
- Featuring chapters dedicated to every aspect of designing a playground
- The most thoroughly-documented guide to designing a playground availa

About the Author:

Carles Broto, an architecture scholar and one of the founders of the IAC (institute for alternative culture). Following a successful period at the Atrium Group (Barcelona), he has now joined Grupo Links - Structure as the publishing director of various contemporary architecture collections. He is currently investigating the evolution of new American housing, as part of a multi-country project. He lives in Barcelona

Imaginative and inspirational, Point of Purchase is an essential resource for creating striking and innovative exhibition and store displays. This book showcases a variety successful point of purchase displays that look great, use retail space efficiently, and drive sales. It presents a wide range of formats, dimensions, styles, and a whole visual language that is used to entice the customer into the purchase. Colors, textures, lighting, and graphic arts fuse to create expressive, captivating, and functional systems, capable of capturing the attention of potential buyers. With full-color photographs throughout, Point of Purchase is a must for anyone involved in retail, interior, and exhibition, stand, and event design.

Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (Джио Понти) (1891–1979) was the creator of a multifaceted oeuvre. Starting off with ceramics and majolika works at the First International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Monza, he moved on to furniture and interior design and built structures of all kinds, from small residential dwellings to high rise buildings, schools, and office blocks. One of his great interests was the theme of the home, for which he continually sought to find new solutions. Ponti’s colorful, carefree, elegant spaces were designed to inspire optimism in their occupants. The founder and nearly lifelong editor of domus magazine never stopped developing and reinventing his style. This book provides an introduction to Ponti’s creative process and gives an overview of the various phases of his career.

About the Series:
Every book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series features:

- approximately 120 images, including photographs, sketches, drawings, and floor plans
- introductory essays exploring the architect's life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects
- the most important works presented in chronological order, with descriptions of client and/or architect wishes as well as construction problems and resolutions
- an appendix including a list of complete or selected works, biography, bibliography, and a map indicating the locations of the architect's most famous buildings
 

The swimming pool has become increasingly important in residential design as architects use natural elements like water and light to create houses that are integrated into the landscape. Packed with over 400 full color photographs of stunningly designed, magnificently landscaped swimming pools throughout the United States and the Mediterranean, this book provides an overview of the latest in pool design. The book presents examples of re-designed pools as well as those highlighting the latest generation of uniquely shaped and constructed pools.

Creative Homeowner helps turn a dream into a reality with the third-edition Pools & Spas: Planning, Designing, Maintaining, and Landscaping. This book offers ideas and advice, from pool/spa selection to creating an attractive environment through the complete maintenance process. Over 400 inviting color photos and illustrations show the many options, from infinity-edge pools to indoor swim spas and from built-ins to attractive aboveground pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more. As the crowning touch, Pools & Spas suggests ideas to create the ideal setting for the new pool or spa using decks, patios, and landscapes.

- Over 350 full-color photographs that convey current design ideas

- 100 NEW pages of pool and spa designs

- 53 full-color illustrations

- Explains how to choose a pool or spa based on lifestyle as well as location

- Prepares homeowners for the construction and installation process

- Offers ideas for decking and landscaping around a pool or spa

- Covers planning issues such as budgeting, financing, hiring a contractor, and site selection

- Provides helpful advice concerning pool- and spa-related equipment

- Covers pool and spa maintenance, including “green” alternatives

- Resource Guide with most-recent pool products

- Comprehensive cross-referenced index and glossary with important technical terms

This book offers ideas and advice through the complete process from pool selection to creating an attractive environment. Over 300 inviting color photos illustrate the many options from infinity-edge pools to attractive garden pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more. As the crowning touch, "Pools & Gardens" suggests ideas to create the ideal setting for the new pool and garden using decks, patios, and landscapes.

Fully updated to include the very latest trends and technology, this superbly illustrated volume will help you turn your pool or spa dream into a luxurious reality.Pools & Spas offers readers comprehensive advice and information on the entire process, from selecting the right pool or spa to creating an attractive environment. Accompanied by more than 300 full-colour photographs and illustrations showing the huge variety of ideas - including infinity-edge pools, indoor swim-spas, and outdoor pools.Also included in this volume is expert advice on pool and spa maintenance, as well as ideas for landscaping and decking around your pool area.

Pool and Spa design must be both functional as well as complementing the location and brand of the hotel or resort where it is located. With dedicated chapters on Construction, Equipment and Safety and Sanitation plus 25 detailed case studies of recent projects this provides a valuable resource for architects and designers looking to create a new facility.