Архитектура

Cet important ouvrage s’attache à présenter la perspective traditionnelle construite sans tomber dans la facilité d’une vulgarisation toujours réductrice. À l’heure des procédés informatiques ce livre permet non seulement une compréhension profonde des implications de la perspective mais aussi d’assimiler les techniques permettant de réaliser des perspectives complexes. « La représentation de l’espace intérieur suit les règles courantes de la perspective et en respecte les conventions, elle a toutefois ceci de particulier qu’elle s’élabore à partir de notre perception d’un volume qui nous contient et qui se prolonge au-delà de notre champ visuel. C’est là une difficulté qui, dans de nombreux cas contraint le dessinateur à interpréter ces règles et ces conventions. La perspective est davantage qu’une simple construction géométrique, elle est aussi un mode d’expression capable de « rendre » nos impressions spatiales les plus fines. Elle n’est pas autre chose que du dessin, c’est-à-dire le contraire d’un procédé de nature mécanique. »

Sommaire :

1. La sensation de perspective : Les stimuli. Les stimuli visuels. Image visuelle, image rétinienne. La mise en perspective, diversité des méthodes. Perspective traditionnelle, perspective curviligne. La comparaison entre les deux méthodes. Le choix de la méthode. Le champ visuel.

2. La perspective centrale : Le champ visuel comme référent. La distance de visualisation. Positionnement de la pyramide visuelle. La méthode conique. Les tracés auxiliaires. Le cercle. Les reflets. Vues plafonnantes, vues plongeantes.

L’art du trait de charpente constitue le sujet principal  de ce livre devenu un classique, peut-être le plus célèbre des traités de charpente, réédition de l'ouvrage paru au XIXème siècle. Une somme qui décrit, explique et illustre le tracé des escaliers, des combles, des toitures et de tout ce qu’un charpentier est amené à réaliser, y compris les constructions les plus complexes.
Les plans et dessins de charpente sont présentés sur 112 magnifiques planches de grand format, parmi lesquelles d’impressionnantes planches géantes de 62 x 44 cm. Chacune de ces planches, souvent en couleurs, est accompagnée d'un commentaire qui décrit la technique de tracé employée et le mode d'élaboration du dessin.
Ce traité de charpente constitue un document d'un intérêt exceptionnel, comme le prouvent les nombreux pillages dont ses planches illustrées ont fait l'objet. Un véritable bijou.

Ce livre est une réédition de l’ouvrage original datant de la deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle, devenu introuvable. Les planches ont été reproduites en fac-similé, tandis que le texte intégral (qui constituait à l’origine un volume séparé) est présenté au regard de chaque planche pour une consultation plus facile.

Sommaire :
1) Dictionnaire des termes de charpente : Éléments de perspective pratique, Notions de géométrie appliquées au dessin, Outillage, Alphabet et marques de charpentier, Piqué des bois.
2) Bois droits : Théorie des dévers, Lucarnes, Pavillons, raccordements, Tréteaux et trépieds, épis, liens de pente, coupes d’empanons, Pans de bois, Planchers.
3) Escaliers : échelle de meunier, Escaliers à crémaillère, Escaliers à noyau, Escaliers à limons, Escaliers à double révolution, Escaliers à la française.
4) Bois croches (courbes ou débillardés) : Notions géométriques préliminaires, Cintres divers, Pavilllons, Raccordements, Croix de Saint-André, Balcon guitarde, Balcon capucine, Dôme tors, Flèche torse.

Public : Ce magnifique ouvrage de référence intéressera au premier chef les charpentiers, apprentis ou professionnels, mais aussi les amateurs de belles planches.
Ceux qui sont intéressés par l’étude de l’art du trait mais qui hésitent devant la complexité de l’ouvrage consulteront avec intérêt L’art du trait de Billon frères qui présente le tracé de charpente d’une manière plus simple, ou des ouvrages plus modernes comme La charpente en bois d’Emery ou Charpente, les tracés, plus particulièrement destinés à l’apprentissage.

Ce livre est l’un des ouvrages de référence sur la stéréotomie et la coupe des pierres. Cette branche de la géométrie descriptive est utilisée par l’architecte, l’appareilleur et le tailleur de pierres pour tracer ou comprendre le plan, l’élévation et la coupe d’un bâtiment, et de déduire la forme, le développement et le tracé de chaque pierre, depuis le simple claveau d’une plate-bande jusqu’au voussoir d’une vis de St Gilles. C’est l’art du trait appliqué à l’architecture et à la coupe des pierres.
Si la stéréotomie se pratique simplement avec une équerre et un compas, elle fait appel à de sérieuses connaissances en géométrie que Louis Monduit se propose d’enseigner au lecteur.
Après un bref rappel des bases de la géométrie descriptive (projection des volumes, des lignes et des surfaces, pénétration des solides) et de la géométrie pratique, l’auteur présente le tracé de 80 épures (plates-bandes, arcs, voûtes, trompes, arrière-voussures, escaliers et vis de Saint Gilles) que l’élève peut tracer à son tour pour en comprendre la construction avant de réaliser la coupe des pierres. La mention de quelques monuments (surtout parisiens) accompagne la plupart des tracés des épures pour servir d’exemple.

L’ouvrage original de 1889 était composé de deux volumes ; les magnifiques planches du tracé des épures (parfois doubles) aquarellées en trois couleurs étaient séparées du texte. La présente réédition en un seul volume présente le texte original (en typographie moderne) vis à vis de chaque planche reproduite en fac-similé.

Sommaire :
Définitions. Exposition du système métrique. Notion de géométrie pratique. Du mesurage. Du développement des solides. Notions de géométrie descriptive. Des outils. Tracé des épures : plates-bandes, arcs, voûtes, trompes, arrière-voussures, escaliers et vis de Saint Gilles.

Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker are a multi-award-winning husband-and-wife architectural team whose vast complementary talents are presented in this first monograph of their residential work. Their elegant body of work is mostly concentrated in Chicago's leafy North Shore suburbs. Informed by both modern and classical principles, the traditionally styled homes inhabit these genteel neighbourhoods like fine pieces of furniture. The completed residences seem effortless but the designs behind them tend to be quite complex. Certain elements appear in each of their houses, including classical axial layouts, custom trim that organises spaces, views through glass cabinetry or French doors into other rooms. Cohen and Hacker work with their clients to understand the way they want to live, allowing them to combine the best traditional architectural elements with contemporary living spaces. Kitchens and bathrooms are a particular specialty of this talented duo.

This book offers the reader a superb selection of today’s finest examples in the field of transport architecture. Carefully considered projects proposed by renowned architects and designers provide effective solutions for overcrowded airports, busy train stations and major transport links. All projects are beautifully illustrated with full color photographs accompanied by detailed explanations from the architects themselves. This will undoubtedly be an invaluable reference for all those interested in this vital field of contemporary architecture.

This publication examines pictorially the way architects have designed buildings to facilitate the movement of people and cargo around the globe. Included is an impressive array of spaces related to air, rail, road and shipping transport spaces. Designed by some of the world's leading archiects, including Foster and Partners, Murphy/Jahn, NBBJ and Fentress Bradburn, these large-scale and complex projects are awesome examples of architects' skill and expertise.

The art of the Eastern Roman Empire and of its capital, Byzantium (Constantinople), found expression throughout the ancient world, particularly in Italian architecture. This superb archive of Byzantine ornament contains a wealth of decorative architectural elements derived from sixth- and seventh-century Italian buildings in Ravenna and in the Venetian church of St. Mark's.

Depicted in more than 250 delicate line drawings are splendid perforated marble panels, intricately fashioned stone grilles and cornices, lavish candle brackets, elaborate stone mosaics for floors and ceilings, bronze window guards, as well as an abundance of decorative wreaths, rosettes, mouldings, and medallions.

A multipurpose reference for students, artists, and designers, this archive of sumptuous, royalty-free designs will also serve as a rich source of inspiration for anyone working in the fine or applied arts.

Extraordinary examples of the world’s most cutting-edge and modern tree houses.

Many children dream of living in a tree. The magic of tree houses has been shaped by a long tradition shared by many cultures. If you still like the idea of living in direct contact with trees, if you fancy giving it a try for a few days, if you would like to build a little hut on your land, or if you are considering the possibility of building a house between the branches of a leafy tree, then this is the book for you.

At its core, Tree Houses illustrates a varied selection of structures built on or hung from trees. Inspiring photographs and drawings show how they can be used as luxury retreats, play forts, and functional lookouts. Sometimes remote and isolated, they enjoy the nostalgic associations with childhood memories.

Inside, you’ll find more than fifty examples of houses that serve very different purposes. They range from functional to capricious, affordable to expensive, and sustainable to bizarre. You’ll see how location provides the inspiration in the design of many of the tree houses inside and how the final product turns these buildings into some of the most enviable real estate in the world.

Tree Houses illustrates a varied selection of structures built on or in trees. Inspiring photographs and drawings show examples of tree houses used as luxury retreats, play forts and functional lookouts. Sometimes remote and isolated, they enjoy the nostalgic associations with childhood memories. They range from functional to capricious, affordable to expensive and sustainable to bizarre. In any case, location is one of the main drives in the design of tree houses and, consequently, these constructions occupy some of the most enviable real estate in the world.

Branching out. Childhood fantasy meets grown-up savoir faire

The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is surely as old as humanity. Tree houses are chronicled in ancient civilizations and their lore crosses through the history of every part of the world where trees grow. This stunningly-illustrated study offers a tour of the best tree houses in the world, some designed by architects, others the work of unknown craftsmen. A teahouse, a restaurant, a hotel, a playhouse for children, or a perch from which to contemplate life - the tree house can take as many forms as the imagination can offer. In times of concern for sustainability and ecological responsibility, the tree house may also be the ultimate symbol of life in symbiosis with nature. Whether rustic or contemporary in style, tree houses make the most of space. Climb into this trove of tree houses and enjoy a new perspective on the world.

• 50 tree houses from around the world
• Covers all different styles, from romantic to modern
• Every house is depicted in several photos as well as one illustration by artist Patrick Hruby from Los Angeles (who also created the book’s cover artwork)
• Helpful short biographies of all architects

A contemporary, eccentric architect who draws on Japanese tradition, Terunobu Fujimori's designs manage to be simultaneously whimsical, beautifully designed, and environmentally sensitive. The projects in this volume will appeal to both architectural professionals and fans of innovative design.

This book is an in-depth analysis from a formal, design, and cultural point of view of Terunobu Fujimori's entire architectural production to date. It is not a mere collection of his works, but an exhaustive review delving into many sources, which finally offers a complete critical interpretation of his work.

Fujimori has made a name for himself in Japan by crafting beguiling little buildings that refuse to follow any of the usual rules. His hand-made structures look like the nests or cocoons of curious creatures, woven, whittled and thatched with organic, earthy materials that could have been scavenged from the forest floor.

This comprehensive monograph provides a complete review of his boldly imaginative projects. The works are presented through lavish and striking photographs, and the volume includes extensive use of sketches and drawings by Fujimori, a section dedicated to his architectural models, and an original essay written by Fujimori for this publication.

About the Authors:

Mauro Pierconti is an architectural historian. His most recent research focuses on traditional Japanese architecture and the work of important international architects, including Zaha Hadid, Toyo Ito, Terunobu Fujimori, Shirai Seiichi, Carlo Scarpa, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Otto Wagner. 

Masuda Akihisa is an architecture photographer. Awarded in 2006 by the Architecture Institute of Japan, his work ranges from the architecture of the Meiji period up to the present day. He has collaborated with Terunobu Fujimori on multiple projects.

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Пролистать книгу Treehouses, Towers, and Tea Rooms: The Architecture of Terunobu Fujimori

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This guide to the identification of motifs, designs and patterns of the rich weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia is an indispensable resource on Oriental rugs and carpets.

The book is divided into six major regional and tribal groupings, covering Anatolian, Baluchi, Caucasian, Kurdish, Persian and Turkmen motifs. These are further subdivided into sections which give more precise attributions and motif types, and examine the derivations and uses of medallions, field repeats and borders, as well as the relationships between them.

Pattern recognition has long been used to determine the origin and age of rugs, and this detailed analysis of designs and their component elements provides a vital key to accurate attribution.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book has become an invaluable aid to identifying the enormous variety of tribal and village rug motifs. It is also a treasure house of creative inspiration for designers of all kinds.

Peter F. Stone is an expert on Oriental carpets and the author of several books, including The Oriental Rug Lexicon.