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In this rare examination of the work of one of America’s preeminent interior designers and architects, David Easton, we are treated to a retrospec­tive of his storied career.

The versatility of his talent is displayed in examples of his work that range from a 45-room Georgian-style house in Charlottesville, Virginia, to a Mediterranean stucco house in Mexico and a modern house in Aspen, Colorado. Black-and-white pencil draw­ings alongside museum-quality watercolours by Easton’s partner, James Steinmeyer, show the conception and development of the rooms, accompanied by stunning photographs of the finished interiors.

Written with Annette Tapert, author of The Power of Style and former contribut­ing editor to Architectural Digest, and with a foreword by famed designer Albert Hadley, Timeless Elegance will serve as a homage to David Easton as well as an inspira­tion to his many fans.

The 4th edition of this inspirational sourcebook: more than 300 new pictures of beautiful entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, bedrooms and dressings, private offices, relaxation and outdoor spaces in a timeless style.

An incredibly useful reference guide to timeless living, full of inspirational photographs of all aspects of timeless living and design: the most beautiful entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and dressing rooms, relaxation spaces and home offices... As with previous editions, this book presents detailed projects of contemporary recently finished residences, with technical plans and a detailed commentary. Also included is an up-to-date list of weblinks for architects, interior specialists, craftspeople, manufacturers and distributors.

TIMELESS LIVING 2008–2009 is the follow-up volume to the top bestseller in Beta-Plus’ thematic home-design series. Unlike the previous edition (1995-2005), this is not a compilation book, but a completely new publication, featuring photographs that have never been published before.

Like the last version of the book, this is a really useful reference guide, full of inspiring photographs of all aspects of living and design.

This is the third, completely new edition of the absolute bestseller in the themed living series from Beta-Plus.

As with the previous editions this has become a real handbook, with inspiring photographs of all aspects of living: the most beautiful entrance halls, sitting rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathing areas, bedrooms and dressing rooms, relaxation and work areas, but also a lot of examples of timeless gardens and attention to the elements around the home.

A compilation of the most inspirational reports from the past ten years, arranged by theme: the most beautiful entrance halls, drawing rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and dressing rooms, rooms for relaxation and for work, gardens and terraces.

With an up-to-date list (2005) of weblinks for architects, interior specialists, craftspeople, manufacturers and distributors.

An indispensable handbook with more than 300 inspiring colour photos.

This title offers an in-depth focus on seven recent renovations of a most diverse range of properties, including the complete restoration and redesignation of an impressive country estate and park garden, the metamorphosis of one of the most authentic castles in the Dordogne (dating from 1453), the redesign of an apartment in a distinctive residence in the historic centre of Brussels, the conscientious restoration of a sculptor’s studio in modernist style, the revival of a 19th century castle, the soft renovation of a nineteenth-century courtyard farm and the contemporary transformation of a historic windmill.

Timeless Wood features exclusive wooden creations for your garden - wooden outbuildings such as carports, sheds and poolhouses, as well as terraces, garden furniture and wall decorations.

Author Tine Verdickt describes the handicraft needed to build these amazing creations. The beautiful photography is by Marca Dorpmans.

The projects in this volume illustrate the latest tendencies in collective housing. Conventional vertical dwellings, buildings for specific groups, and residential complexes share a common spirit: rigour, imagination and respect for both the persons who will occupy them and the environment in which they will be located. The works of Frank O. Gehry, Claus en Kaan Architecten, Herzog & de Meuron, alongside other renowned architects provide stimulating answers, ingenious solutions, unexpected points of view and proposals that will without doubt influence the conception of residential architecture in the century to come.

280 color illustrations, 150 B/W plans & drawings

Museums, universities, schools, libraries and other educational centrescultural facilities are the public face of a society. Here are Today's most creative educational and cultural buildings, all designed to blend form and function. Dozens of outstanding projects from around the world are shown with full-color photography and construction plans that reveal the essential aspects of planning these very public buildings. Today's Culture Facilities is truly a snapshot of our times, an architectural record of our most prized institutions.

Eduard Broto, Phd in Architecture and active member of the COAC architecture association. He has carried out extensive research and analysis into the way architecture is evolving in response to the new challenges created by a rapidly changing world. Author of many articles about architectural trends, and supervisor of NEW HOUSING CONCEPTS. This compilation illustrates new trends in single-family housing. He lives in Barcelona.

The architecture used to create educational environments strongly influences how well both students and teachers perform. Spaces that stimulate while at the same time helping students to concentrate, in the long-run, will make a valuable contribution to shaping the societies we live in. This book presents a collection of schools, universities and institutes, designed to encourage, stimulate and focus the minds of their users. Full-colour photographs of the projects, together with plans and explanations from the architects themselves guide readers through this instructive resource, and provide inspiration for architects and designers and all involved in the immensely important field of education.

This book takes a new look at the uses of wood in home construction. Each of the featured projects is clearly explained by the designers themselves and share the highest degree of architectural quality in the innovative application of wood. Sophisticated residences, contemporary family homes, and small but remarkable wood cabins represent the variety of domestic dwellings discussed. This latest review also includes outstanding photography and working plans, with a concise text that successfully conveys the main features of each building and how the the use of wood can enhance the defining characteristics of the design.