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The dense Asian city of Hong Kong has shaped and moulded Rocco Yim's views on architecure for more than 20 years. He sees architecture as being shaped by the city, rather than the reverse, a view that is fully expressed in his projects in the bustling Asian cities that are his specialty. His role as urban designer is that of a versatile, dynamic and incisive conceptual planner. This book features a selection of the early and later works of Rocco Yim, both built and unbuilt, and gives an unprecedented insight into the unique relationship this remarkable architect has with the city. Introductions by Professor Gary Hack of the University of Pennsylvania, and Professor Dennis Sharp analyse the contribution that Rocco Yim has made to contemporary architecture. An essay by Rocco Yim adds further insight.

Published to overwhelming critical acclaim, this classic study of cities explains how and why cities - among the most enduring and remarkable of all human artefacts - took the shape they did.

Professor Kostof focuses on a number of themes - organic patterns, the grid, the city as a diagram, the grand manner, and the skyline - and interprets the hidden order of urban patterns.

Photographs, historical views and specially commissioned drawings vividly depict a global mosaic of city-building: the shaping of medieval Siena; the creation of New Delhi as the crown of the Raj, the remodelling of Moscow as the self-styled capital of world socialism and the transformation of the skyline as religious and civic symbols yield to the towers of corporate business. This is an enthralling book, of vital interest to architects, planners and social historians.

A sumptuous, large-format photographic tour of the extraordinary collections of antiques housed in fifteen private residences in Italy.

Over 150 superb photographs from the Country Life archive are selected especially here to highlight 25 major houses and their architects in a stunning and astoundingly thorough display.

In The Classical Country House architectural historian David Watkin takes a fresh and innovative look at the traditional British country house and shows how Classicism has been a seminal influence on British architecture since the seventeenth century. He demonstrates how the antecedents of the British Classical house, which lie in both Greek and Roman antiquity, were vigorously revived in the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, and enjoyed new life when transplanted to Britain by Inigo Jones, after his Grand Tour of the Continent in 1613 14. The book consists of five parts. The first looks at the birth of English Classicism in the seventeenth century, when houses such as Wilton House in Wiltshire (where Jones and John Webb designed the celebrated Double Cube Room) and Coleshill in Berkshire, reflect a rejection of contemporary styles in favour of a Renaissance-influenced design. The second part shows how the flowering of Classic design in the eighteenth century led to the creation of some of the most celebrated houses of the period: Chiswick House, Holkham Hall, Sir John Soane's Pitzhanger Manor, and the Grecian templar house, Grange Park. The third part recounts how the austerity of many buildings designed in the 18th century gave way to the richer styles of the Italian Renaissance Revival in the 19th century seen, for example, in Kingston Lacy, Dorset and Brodsworth Hall, Yorkshire. The final two chapters, on the twentieth century and beyond, reveal how even as individual an architect as Sir Edwin Lutyens immersed himself in a Classical language of design, in houses as diverse as Nashdom, Gledstone and the British Embassy in Washington D.C; and how, as the influence of Modernist design has waned, Classical styles have been revived most notably in the houses of Raymond Erith after the Second World War, and more recently by architects such as Quinlan Terry. David Watkin has selected over 150 of the finest images from the Country Life archive to illustrate an incisive study of 26 major houses and their architects. This highly informative and enlightening survey of Classicism through the centuries is a major addition to architectural history.

Readers who love new traditional design that's clean and refined yet comfortable will find inspiration and liberation in how acclaimed designer and author Darryl Carter perceives the home as a collection of beloved hand-selected items.

In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter laid out the principles of his widely recognized and beloved design aesthetic, which balances individual comfort with a subtle color palette to achieve serene and timeless style. Now, Darryl explores the essence of what brings a home to life, from textures to multipurpose furniture to unexpected objects.

The Collected Home dazzles with gorgeous photographs of rooms and details, and enlightening text about what makes a space extraordinary. Additionally, Darryl provides--for the first time ever--hands-on advice for approaching home design, such as defining short- and long-term goals, from selecting an antique door knocker to planning the architectural elements of an addition.

Lavishly illustrated, this book is a must-have for anyone who desires a home that feels richly layered, full of character, and unquestionably calm.

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For more than fifty years, sisters Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell have been at the forefront of textile design with their vibrant hand-painted patterns.

Launching their careers in London during the Swinging Sixties, they made their names with stunning collections for Liberty of London Prints, and their renowned patterns, with a painterly aesthetic, marked a significant turning point in textile design.

Endlessly inventive, their work has been taken up by fashion leaders including Liberty, Yves Saint Laurent and Jaeger and major homeware producers, like Habitat, Martex, JP Stevens, Fischbacher and P Kaufmann. Inspiring a new generation of textile designers, their prints and patterns are in great demand on the vintage markets.

In 2011, the National Theatre, London, celebrated fifty years of their exuberant designs to great acclaim. Important examples of their work are held in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York.

It's hard to imagine a more comprehensive look at color scheme possibilities.  --  Los Angeles Times

What a cool idea for the color challenged among us... 200 combinations fit for a king and queen and their royal family.  --  Booklist

When it comes to decorating, the endless color choices available are enough to overwhelm the most determined home decorator.
The Color Scheme Bible solves that problem, and with hardcover sales of 100,000 its value is well proven. This lay-flat paperback edition is sure to be an equally popular choice.

With 200 color scheme ideas to choose from, The Color Scheme Bible is an easy-to-use and inspiring reference to using color in the home. It describes how colors interact and the effects they have on a room. It explains how to choose colors that complement each other for a subdued effect, and which colors and combinations energize a room. The book also includes 50 recommended palettes that can be used with different materials for refreshingly original color schemes.

Features include:

- How color creates ambiance and atmosphere
- How to use color to give a small room the illusion of space and depth
- 200 distinctive color schemes inspired by nature, art, travel, and even a favorite possession
- 50 recommended palettes

A "How to Use This Book" gatefold.

The Color Scheme Bible changed the way we approach choosing colors for the walls, floors and furniture in our homes. It is an essential handbook for decorators and interior designers. 

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Какой секрет есть у дизайнера относительно быстрого и легкого преобразования интерьера?
Секрет - в цвете.

Книга "Цвет. Энциклопедия" содержит советы по подбору цветов, хорошо сочетающихся друг с другом.

Это разделенное на важнейшие цветовые группы теоретическое и практическое пособие представляет читателю около 200 цветовых схем.

В каждом цветовом разделе содержится своя шкала оттенков - от ярких цветов до бледных пастельных тонов.

- Откройте для себя, как можно использовать цвет, чтобы придать интерьеру впечатление глубины, тепла и освещенности.
- Дизайнерские схемы основываются на опыте восприятия природы и предметов искусства, а также на впечатлениях от путешествий.
- Создавайте в доме теплые и зазывающие спальни, спокойные гостиные, энергичные кухонные и игровые зоны.

Whether you want to redecorate an entire house or simply jazz up a dull room, colour can give your home a whole new look. The Colour Design File is your key to exploring this powerful decorative element. Every aspect of colour is expertly covered: Using colour discusses the properties and qualities of the different colours, how colours work together and how colour is affected by light, texture and scale. Neutrals and naturals showcases a decorative palette from white to black, encompassing cream to chocolate brown and every shade of grey. The colours takes you on a journey through the spectrum. Each colour is shown in real homes: alone, in a dazzling array of shades, and with other colours. Useful information includes an address list of great places for finding colour and space for notes.200 colour photographs

Whether you want to redecorate an entire house or simply jazz up a dull room, colour can give your home a whole new look. The Colour Design File is your key to exploring this powerful decorative element. Every aspect of colour is expertly covered: Using colour discusses the properties and qualities of the different colours, how colours work together and how colour is affected by light, texture and scale. Neutrals and naturals showcases a decorative palette from white to black, encompassing cream to chocolate brown and every shade of grey. The colours takes you on a journey through the spectrum. Each colour is shown in real homes: alone, in a dazzling array of shades, and with other colours. Useful information includes an address list of great places for finding colour and space for notes.

The Colours of...series takes you on a photographic journey through the streets of the world's greatest cities and through the landscapes of some of the most beautiful countries. But there is a key difference: you experience each place through a succession of themes that distil its essence, creating a new and evocative approach to the world's great places. With a dynamic design and attractive format the books are a must have souvenir or gift. There are 7-10 chapters, each based on themes pertinent to the city or country. Superb photography captures the theme - Flavours, Romance, Structures, Landscapes, People, Sights, Events, Culture, Reflections, Seasons, Life and Style. There are also pictorial feature spreads in each chapter bringing its best features to life.

The Colours of...series takes you on a photographic journey through the streets of the world's greatest cities and through the landscapes of the world's most beautiful countries. But there is a key difference: you experience each place through a succession of key themes that distil its essence, creating a new and evocative approach to the world's great places.

The Colours of...series takes you on a photographic journey through the streets of the world's greatest cities and through the landscapes of some of the most beautiful countries. But there is a key difference: you experience each place through a succession of themes that distil its essence, creating a new and evocative approach to the world's great places. With a dynamic design and attractive format the books are a must have souvenir or gift. There are 7-10 chapters, each based on themes pertinent to the city or country. Superb photography captures the theme - Flavours, Romance, Structures, Landscapes, People, Sights, Events, Culture, Reflections, Seasons, Life and Style. There are also pictorial feature spreads in each chapter bringing its best features to life.

Compact living is a necessity for some people, but for many it is a conscious choice. Not only single people, but increasing numbers of young families and dynamic older people are now choosing apartments or city homes with modest proportions. This makes it all the more important to use the available space efficiently. This book presents a multitude of useful, space-saving ideas in 18 projects created by leading interior architects and designers. Their innovations, often ingenious and sometimes also very simple, can transform a property with a limited amount of space into an exceptionally comfortable home.

"Street Furniture" offers the reader a close-up look at all of the elements that go into the design of urban space. Every item shown in the full color photographs that illustrate the projects was custom-designed for a specific purpose. The creation of each piece is explained right from the initial stages to its eventual construction and installation through original sketches and detailed lists of materials. This is surely the most thorough and complete volume of its kind, and constitutes a streetwise resource that no urban design professional should do without.

The Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies makes it easy to choose and construct todays most popular window treatments. Colour photographs present twenty styles in a variety of room settings, involving fabrics, trims and decorative hardware, and they then show how to do-it-yourself. The projects include tailored, romantic and contemporary curtains and formal draperies with all styles of pleats.

There are step-by-step instructions from start to finish, on such aspects as measuring the window, calculating yardage, cutting, sewing and installing. Following in the tradition of Windows with Style and Creative Window Treatments, Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies is an indispensable part of an all-new series of window decor books.

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