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Out on a Limb. The sky’s the limit with 50 ingenious tree houses around the world

The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In this neat TASCHEN edition, take a tour of some of our finest arboreal adventures with 50 of the most beautiful, inventive, and enchanting tree houses around the world.

From romantic to contemporary, from famed architects to little-known craftsmen, you’ll scale the heights to visit all manner of treetop structures, from a teahouse, restaurant, hotel, and children’s playhouse to simple perches from which to contemplate life, enjoy the view, and discover that tree houses take as many forms as the imagination can offer. With an abundance of gorgeous photographs and illustrations, this is an ode to alternative living, where playful imagination meets eco-sensitive finesse.

About the series:

Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!

Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together more than 100 of our all-time favourite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.

Bookworm’s delight — never bore, always excite!

Четверте, розширене видання цієї успішної книги представляє понад 50 сучасних будинків на деревах та різноманітні концепції, розроблені архітектором Андреасом Веннінгом. Спектр охоплює приватні сховища до просторів для пригод на природі та готелів у стилі дерев. Цей том доповнено ґрунтовними есе з питань статики та будівництва.

Про автора:

Андреас Веннінг, народився в 1965 році. Він вивчав архітектуру в Бремені, працював у фірмах Німеччини та Австралії. Заснував свою практику в баунраумі в 2003 році з проектами в Європі, Бразилії та Сполучених Штатах. Читає лекції та викладає, має численні публікації в Німеччині та за кордоном.

Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Ultimate Guide to Decks, 4th edition, leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The book provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools while leading the reader through the complete process. Further inspiration comes from dozens of deck designs and ideas gathered from four of the nation's top deck designers/builders.

- 545 color photographs and 325 full-color illustrations
- Includes dozens of inspirational photos of finished decks
- How to think like a designer and builder when approaching a deck project
- Tip boxes that provide carpenters' "tricks of the trade" to save homeowners time, money, and materials
- Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for every aspect of deck building in color photos, plus accurate, colorful detail illustrations
- Includes 30 deck projects, complete with floor plans and materials lists
- Includes dozens of designs and ideas from four of the nation's top designers/builders

Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-side appeal, creates ambiance, and increases the value of the home. Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into the overall home landscape. Included are ideas for brick, mortar, and concrete walks and patios; flagstone and tile patios; and brick and mortared stone walls. Lavish color photographs provide design inspiration, while the extensive how-to section provides easy-to-follow information.

 - Over 300 color photographs provide design ideas

 - More than 200 illustrations to help transform ideas into reality

 - Easy-to-follow instructions for building the most popular projects

 - Direction on how to adapt the projects to a particular landscape

 - Advice on the proper tools and materials for different projects

 - Comprehensive glossary and index

Contents

A Landscape-Damien Wigny
Materia and signs of Maremma
Which idea and which message?
Traditions and Modernity
The Architectural Design
The 15th century Walls of Magliano
The 11th century Church of San Bruzio
The stone column of San Bruzio VS the steel pillar of the winery
Building work in progress
About the Architectural Project
　Mario Botta-Augusto Mazzini-Richard Meier
Architecture, Nature and Production
The Renaissance Gate and Tower in Pereta
The environmental sustainability
State of the art winery
English texts
Photo Gallery
Credits

From the former editor-in-chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkers

The past few years have made us all want to rethink our living spaces, particularly our kitchens. Our inner voices are saying, “You spend a lot of time in this room. Shouldn’t it feel more like you?” Now it can. In Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson revolutionizes traditional kitchen design with a bevy of inventive ideas for makeovers both large and small.

The kitchen is designed unlike any other room in the house, but that doesn’t mean you have to be hemmed in by tradition. Donelson takes a rule-breaking approach, mixing and layering styles, colors, furnishings, and layouts to make even well-trodden kitchens vividly fresh. Drawing on advice and up-to-the-minute projects from designers such as Frances Merrill, Jaqui Seerman, Victoria Sass, and many more, each personality-filled chapter is packed with liberating designs that will change your thinking about the tried-and-true kitchen. Learn from DIYers, Instagrammers, and design experts including Nate McBride, Justina Blakeney, and Meta Coleman. Be inspired by innovators such as MK Quinlan and James Coviello. Uncommon Kitchens is a collection of imaginative new spaces that will make you a quick DIY convert, packed with indispensable tips to help you revolutionize your kitchen.

About the Author:

Sophie Donelson served as editor-in-chief of House Beautiful and is a marketing strategist and sought-after consultant. Donelson is a favorite (and repeat) speaker for the annual Future of Home Conference and is an advisor to high-profile brands such as Curbed, VRBO, Business of Home, and Mitchell Gold. She makes regular guest appearances as a design expert on Good Morning America, Today, and Open House.

With over 60 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, the networks beneath our feet – which keep the cities above moving – are more important than ever before. Yet we never truly see how these amazing feats of engineering work.

Just how deep do the tunnels go? Where do the sewers, bunkers and postal trains run? And, how many tunnels are there under our streets? Each featured city presents a ‘skyline of the underground’  through specially commissioned cut-away illustrations and unique cartography. 

Drawing on geography, cartography and historical oddities, Mark Ovenden explores what our cities look like from the bottom up.

About the Author:

Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. At the age of seven, he travelled alone ten miles on the London Underground, armed only with a map. He later gained entry to a Graphic Design course by submitting a reworking of the London tube map. His previous books are Transit Maps of the World, Great Railway Maps of the World, Metro Maps of the World, Paris Metro Style and London Underground by Design. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society.

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A glorious celebration, this landmark book is an exploration of the greatest gardens, parks and landscapes in Britain, with stunning photography accompanied by insightful text from leading garden historians and conservators.

It is lovingly curated by The Gardens Trust, a prominent UK conservation charity dedicated to preserving, studying and spotlighting historic gardens.

Arranged chronologically, it covers around 60 individual gardens, specially selected to give a broad historical overview of British garden design from the Early Modern Period up until the Millennium. Each chapter also includes an intruiging essay, exploring the wider changes in social context, taste and style in each period.

Entries include:

• Elizabethan splendour at Kenilworth Castle.
• Spectacular landscapes by Capability Brown at Alnwick Castle and Chatsworth.
• Birkenhead Park, the Victorian inspiration for New York’s Central Park.
• The classic cottage garden created by Margery Fish at East Lambrook, Somerset.
• Ian Hamilton Finlay’s modern Scottish masterpiece, Little Sparta.

Go on a voyage of garden discovery with this beautiful book, and learn more about the gardens and landscapes that are a much-loved part of our shared national story.

About the Author:

The Gardens Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to protecting and conserving our heritage of designed landscapes. The Trust campaigns on their behalf, undertakes research and conservation work, and encourages public appreciation and involvement. Through the national network of County and Country Garden Trusts, they have access to people and local expertise throughout the country. The Gardens Trust is also a membership organisation that relies on members and donors to support their work. It is based in London.

Universal Principles of Architecture is a concise, visual introduction to 100 of the most fundamental elements of architecture. 

Take an expansive and provocative tour of architectural theory and practice, exploring everything from basic concepts to speculative design and subversive interventions.

Universal Principles of Architecture illustrates in 100 concepts the importance, possibilities, challenges, and roles that architecture plays in shaping the world. This radical and perhaps surprising survey is divided into five sections:Archetypes, Methods, Conditions, Relationships, and Imaginaries. And, each of the five sections in the book introduces in 20 principles architecture at different scales and stages of the design process.

Through an inclusive and holistic approach, the book refers to initial design ideas, creative design approaches, reflections on the effects of the built and destroyed environments, and architectural desires and aspirations to transform the world and engage with the cosmos.

Because architecture is the converging point where many fields of knowledge, ideas, forms, approaches, methods, sensibilities, and materials meet, the book provides a flexible and dynamic space where the material, conceptual, and social take shape. 

Written, illustrated, and designed by critically acclaimed architects, educators, and authors Cruz Garcia and Nathalie Frankowski of WAI Architecture Think Tank, Universal Principles of Architecture combines accessible writing with otherworldly images like the ones they have displayed in exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou Metz, Museum of Modern Art New York, Neues Museum Nuremberg, and Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology Lisbon.

The principles include:
- Figurative Archetypes
- Parasitic Architecture
- Diagramming
- Modelling
- Three-Dimensional Printing
- Carbon Neutral
- Biomimicry
- Inclusive Design
- Participatory Design
- AI Cities
- Queer Cartographies
- Intergalactic Architecture

Intended as an intergenerational and transdisciplinary reference volume, the book presents an ambitious overview of what architecture has been and can be in a world full of urgent challenges and abundant opportunities for social and ecological responsibility, and design creativity.

This book will challenge your preconceived notions of what architecture is and how it can be used.

The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

About the Authors:

Founded by Puerto Rican architect, artist, curator, educator, author, and theorist Cruz Garcia and French architect, artist, curator, educator, author, and poet Nathalie Frankowski, WAI Architecture Think Tank is an internationally recognized studio invested in the development of new curricula and experiments that support public engagement with architecture. They are particularly interested in decolonization and anti-racist reconstruction of the role of architecture in the construction of new worlds. Garcia and Frankowski are Associate Professors at Iowa State University, where they are Design for Critical Futures Fellows in Activism and Emancipatory practice respectively, as well as faculty at the Advanced Architectural Design program at Columbia University. Their work has been part of the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial and exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou Metz, Neues Museum Nuremberg, Museum of Modern Art New York, and the Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology Lisbon. They are authors of Universal Principles of Architecture.

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Cruz Garcia is a Puerto Rican architect, artist, curator, educator, author, theorist, and co-founder of WAI Architecture Think Tank together with Nathalie Frankowski.

Nathalie Frankowski is a French architect, artist, curator, educator, author, poet, and co-founder of WAI Architecture Think Tank together with Cruz Garcia.

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Universal Principles of Color is an in-depth introduction to color and its myriad applications, presenting 100 elements, theories, innovative ideas, and effective uses and solutions.

A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color, Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice.

The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific color challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by pathways based on nine topics of color study ranging from science, art and design, and industry. "

Each principle is presented in a two-page format:

- The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references.
- The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.

Whether in a branding campaign or a healthcare facility, a product’s packaging or a software user interface, the color we see is the culmination of many concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines to increase appeal, influence perception, and enhance usability.

By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better color decisions. This landmark reference is the standard for designers, engineers, architects, and students who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in color.

The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

About the Authors:

Stephen Westland is Professor of Color Science and Technology in the School of Design at the University of Leeds (UK). He was previously Head of the School of Design at Leeds (2006-2013). His research interests are color design, color vision and color measurement and he has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and books about these topics. He is a Fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists and was President of the Society in 2019. In 2008 he was awarded the Davies Medal from the Royal Photographic Society (London) for his color research. He has won numerous research grants from both government and industry and has recently worked with AkzoNobel, Colgate and Unilever on color-related projects. He holds several visiting professorships including at the University of Texas (USA) and Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan (China). 

Maggie Maggio is a designer, artist and art educator who has studied, taught, and worked with color for over forty years. Her personal explorations into the science of light and pigments led to the creation of workshops for artists and designers who want to incorporate the latest research in color science into their creative practice. As a member of the Board of Directors of the US Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) and co-chair of the International Color Association Study Group on Color Education, Maggie focuses on bridging between the art, science and industry of color and advancing color literacy for the 21st century. She is the current chair of the Joint International Color Association/ISCC Color Literacy Project advocating for the integration of art and science in color education programs worldwide.

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Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget.

Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe.

At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence.

Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.

Adding. Extending. Transforming. Upgrade breathes new life in forgotten architecture

Upgrade explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings. From slight changes to complete renovations, the spectrum of possibilities is vast. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrast with antique brick exteriors. Through engaging anecdotes and inspiriting images, Upgrade provides vibrant exemplars and enthusiasm for revamping existing spaces.

Repurposing the unused; a dilapidated barn, a raddled townhome, a historical and fading building façade – these can all be starting points for stunning and inspiring homes. Upgrade displays transformations: be it sheds into playrooms, a garage to a guesthouse, or an alpine hut into a holiday getaway. Hidden in the walls of old structures are possibilities and inspirations that can be realized with any budget; charm and character become the criteria for titivating a residence.

Upgrade offers projects that succeed in finding the balance between the traditional and the modern. Architects share their experiences, motivations, and approaches. Before-and-after photos illustrate the metamorphoses. This is a volume for all who desire a new perspective, for those that prefer to preserve rather than to demolish. What are ruins to some become another’s architectural playground.

Протягом останніх десятиліть спостерігається зростання кількості низових ініціатив у міських просторах Східної Європи та Євразії. Різноманітні групи та окремі особи претендують на міський простір та його розвиток і знаходять власні шляхи ініціювання міських змін. Ця книга розглядає центральні питання щодо цієї діяльності. Які її основні риси в сучасних пострадянських містах? Які стратегії та практики міської громадянської активності розвиваються як на мікрорівні, так і через масштабніші процеси?

Цей том ставить під сумнів поширене спрощене уявлення про слабких, пасивних та наляканих громадян у східноєвропейських та євразійських містах – місцях, які самі по собі часто розглядаються як сформовані неоліберальними та авторитарними структурами. Тут редактори стверджують про яскраве різноманіття та динамізм сучасного міського громадянського активізму в Євразії. Використовуючи різноманітні джерела, такі як фотографії, інтерв'ю з місцевими активістами та наукові звіти з галузей антропології, планування, архітектури, політології та соціології, вони досліджують креативність та новизну євразійського низового активізму. Спираючись на ці міждисциплінарні перспективи, вони прагнуть подолати відстані та ініціювати діалоги між зацікавленою громадськістю, активістами, особами, що приймають міські рішення, та науковцями як на Сході, так і на Заході.

За участю Левона Абрамяна, Назакет Азімлі, Есми Берікішвілі, Йонаса Бюхеля, Ципилми Дарієвої, Олени Денисенко, Наді Дуглас, Олександра Формозова, Крістіана Фреліха, Й. Отто Хабека, Кароли С. Нойгебауер, Сергія Маяренкова, Олега Паченкова, Лели Рехвіашвілі, Андрія Семенова, Гаяне Шагоян, Давида Січінави, Олени Штайн, Льва Владова, Лілії Воронкової.

Щільно забудовані, органічні міста з взаємопов'язаними будівельними структурами та легкодоступними спільними міськими просторами. Міста, що пропонують різноманітність, яскравість та архітектурні якості, що спокушають людей досліджувати територію пішки або на велосипеді. Міста, що мають відчуття відкритості, змушують людей почуватися безпечно та створюють можливості для розмов у громадських місцях. Міста, що ґрунтуються на традиціях та повазі до культурної спадщини. Міста, що забезпечують місця зустрічей у середовищі, що сприяє культурній згуртованості. Соціальні та сенсорні міста.

У цій книзі міські квартали розглядаються як структура, що найкраще підходить для просування сталого розвитку забудови та міст. У першій частині представлені деякі міські якості, що розвинулися з міського кварталу як фундаментального, гнучкого елемента. Ці приклади були відібрані з європейських квартальних міст, а також зі старих та нових міських районів Копенгагена.

У другій частині книги окреслено елементи міського квартального міста та його потенціал, запропоновано 10 принципів, що лежать в основі орієнтованої на дії платформи для трансформації старих міських районів або планування нових.

Ця публікація відображає роботу першого року існування Ro3kvit – Міської коаліції за Україну. Члени – це фахівці з України та інших країн, які об’єдналися, щоб переосмислити майбутнє України. У шести розділах, що охоплюють теми від урбанізму до житла, від ідентичності до циркулярного будівництва та управління, різні аспекти відбудови та реконструкції розглядаються у формі довших есе, розмов та описів проектів. Усі тексти та проекти написані або виконані членами Ro3kvit. Іноді автори висловлюють свої особисті погляди та участь, створюючи багату суміш різних голосів, дотримуючись спільного набору цінностей, які члени Ro3kvit поділяють та плекають.

Робота Ro3kvit дотримується п’яти принципів:

• Громадянське суспільство понад усе
• Робота Ro3kvit є етично обґрунтованою
• Розгляд розумного використання джерел та ресурсів
• Освіта має вирішальне значення
• Робота Ro3kvit базується на мережі