Книги по антологии в архитектуре

This book looks exclusively at the finest examples of contemporary residences from Australian and New Zealand designers and architects. From award-winning luxury residences, to simple beach shacks, inner-city apartments, rural retreats and family homes, these 100 homes reflect the way we live, or aspire to live in the 21st century. This entirely new list of homes reflects the wide variety and originality of talent and design direction that is on offer in both countries, and just why the ‘Down Under’ vernacular is so appealing and influential around the world.

The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants. While it`s important for the structure to reflect the vision and style of the architect, the client must ultimately feel at home beneath the roof. It is particularly interesting, therefore, to examine the homes that architects create for themselves. If houses reflect their owners` personalities, then architects` own homes are like autobiographies. Location, layout, style, lighting, artwork, furnishings — every detail adds color to the story. Each of these 100 dwellings, presented A-Z by architect, speaks more about its designer than any other building possibly could.

This book guides us through the most beautiful cathedrals from Prague to Bogota, with magnificent color photographs and original stories. The start of our journey is, of course, Rome: the center of Catholic Christianity. Here, we can marvel at the sublime art of Michelangelo and the majestic beauty of the basilica di San Pietro.We then continue our travels across five continents, visiting the highlights of 1500 years of Christian architecture: the harmonious Gothic style of York minster, the cloister complex of Rila, the golden mosaics of San Vitale in Ravenna. Each of these cathedrals has, apart from artistic beauty and religious function, its own, unique history. The cathedral of Mexico City, built on the remnants of an Aztec sanctuary, is a lasting memory of the colonial past. On the other hand, the Berliner Gedachtniskirche is an affirmation of hope for peace on earth. All the cathedrals in this book have a story to tell, together with inspiring symbolism and sacred beauty.

Using both text and superb color photography, this book describes the most famous and impressive museums in the world: Prado in Madrid, National Gallery in London, Muse"e du Louvre in Paris, Museum of Modern Art in New York and many more.

They form the hustling centre of the big cities: the famous square in the heart of the city. They function as diverse meeting places for the local inhabitants, tourist attractions, end-stations for pilgrimages, open-air museums or normal market squares where traders can sell their goods. The one hundred unique squares described in this book are surrounded by fine architecture. They proudly display their fountains and statues and seductively lure tourists to their galleries and coffee house terraces. The journey begins on the beautiful Campo van Siena and goes via Vrijthof in Maastricht and the lovely Place des Vosges in Paris to the fairy tale-like Rigestan square in Samarkand and much more.

Squares are the bustling centers of big cities, functioning as meeting places for traders and tourists, lovers and friends. They are tourist attractions, destinations for ardent pilgrims, open-air museums and busy market places full of traditional or exotic goods. The 100 unique squares described here are the results of fine architecture, rich history and proud citizenry. Magnificent fountains and statues, as well as abundant, colorful markets, lure tourists into the hearts of famous cities. Our journey takes us from the beautiful Campo van Siena through Lujubjana"s Preseren Square, to Riga"s Town Hall and the Place des Vosges in Paris. We explore urban centers on other continents as well: the Djemaa el-Fna in Marrakech, Iran"s Imam Square, Plaza de la Catedral in Havana and many more.

Many people are familiar with Russia"s most visible landmarks, particularly those in Moscow: the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil"s Cathedral. Yet these are only three of Russia"s architectural, cultural, and historical treasures. With this book, discover the rich heritage of Russia"s fortresses, palaces, cathedrals, museums, monasteries, and cities. From the era of the Kievan Rus in the 9th century, the Tatars in the 13th and 14th centuries, to the 16th through 18th centuries, the time of the Tsars and of Imperial Russia, Russia"s treasures predating the 20th century are examples of sheer elegance. The Grand Palace of Peterhof and the Peterhof Fountains, for example, in St. Petersburg, embody the Tsars" appreciation for Classicism, while Trinity Cathedral, in the Sergiyev Posad monastery, dating to the 14th century, shows reverence for the Orthodox Church in shining onion domes.

Russia"s 20th-century treasures are towering examples of beauty on an awe-inspiring scale. The vast stretches of the All-Russian Exhibition Center, for example, and the "seven sisters" skyscrapers illustrate the Soviet ideals of beauty. The book"s journey begins in Moscow, where these 20th-century structures are balanced by an array of cathedrals, churches, and monasteries. Beyond Moscow, the Golden Ring (the circle of culturally and artistically significant churches, monasteries, and towns) expands on Russian traditions and architectural heritage. In addition, the treasures of St Petersburg are fully catalogued here, as well as those in other parts of the country. From start to finish, this is a book to savor, as you discover the true range and depth of Russia"s riches.

An international best-seller featuring superlative contemporary houses redesigned in a chic, compact form, 100 of the World's Best Houses is sure to appeal to the general public and design connoisseurs alike. Created by an impressive selection of architects, there is an incredible variety of architectural styles represented here - from exquisite urban villas and resplendent country homes, to sprawling ranches and breathtaking beach houses. The picturesque surroundings of these homes are often as remarkable as the houses themselves. Featuring exciting contemporary houses from some of the greatest architects, including Hugh Newell Jacobsen (Buckwalter House), Daryl Jackson Architects (Jackson House), Glenn Murcutt (Southern Highlights House), Kisho Kurokawa (Residence), Eric Owen Moss (Lawson-Western House), Ray Kappe (Shapiro Residence), Harry Seidler Hamilton House), Steven Ehrlich (Canyon Residence), Sean Godsell Architects (Carter/Tucker House), Rick Joy (Tyler Residence), and Alberto Campo Baeza (De Blas House). Many of this these inspirational structures are accompanied by detailed plans.

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Из семи чудес света до наших дней дошли только египетские пирамиды. А какие чудеса нашего времени увидят потомки? О ста самых значительных архитектурных сооружениях последних десятилетий расскажет эта книга.

This book offers a visual, technical and theoretical analysis of detail in modern architecture. Construction and technical detail is fundamental in architectural study as this minutae reflects the thought and vision of the architect. The 1000 details in this book are shown through colour photographs and drawings, accompanied by descriptive captions.

Architecture is an art form that provides both function and beauty. Each architect brings something uniquely distinct to his or her work. Learning what makes an architectural work or the body of an architect's work unique is difficult to deconstruct. This book provides behind the scenes insight into the work of 100 top international designers through the deconstruction of 1000 architectural details and projects. An unrivaled sourcebook for ideas, this collection also provides details and information that are not available on this level through any other source.

Sergi Costa Duran is the author of the architectural books Green Homes, New Prefab, High Density and Earth. He lectures frequently on environmental subjects for the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He lives in Barcelona, Spain.
Mariana R. Eguaras Etchetto is an architecture and interior design editor. She lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man has for centuries demonstrated his force by raising structures for purposes both religious and profane.
As international cultural statements without words, symbols of a people’s values - devotion, patriotism, power - symbols of a civilisation’s grandeur, these monuments still fascinate and attract an ever-growing public who is captivated by the creativity and ingenuity of these architects and stonemasons.
Their historical message goes far beyond mere art history, for they tell us of the lives and evolution of the peoples of the past, as does the Parthenon in Athens, many times destroyed, rebuilt, reused, attacked, pillaged and restored once again today.
This work, featuring 1000 monuments chosen from around the globe, retraces human history, the techniques, styles and philosophies necessary for the construction of so many splendours over the centuries, providing a panorama of the most celebrated monuments while evoking the passion of their makers. The reader can explore the changing values of humanity through the edifices it has built and understand these structures as triumphs of humankind.

About the author
Historian of art, architecture and urbanism, Christopher E. M. Pearson is a specialist in twentieth century visual culture. Born in Vancouver, Canada, he holds a degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art and defended a thesis in architectural history at Stanford University. He has taught courses in art and architectural history at Stanford, the University of California, Davis, Santa Clara University, Arizona State University, the University of Oregon and Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. In 2006, he was one of the founders of Quest University Canada. His publications number many studies of modern art and architecture.

From the contents:

• Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada (Daniel Libeskind)
• Repairs and Renovations to the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, USA (Billies Architecture)
• La Purificadora in Puebla, Mexico (Legoretta + Legoretta)
• Ibirapuera Auditorium in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Oscar Niemeyer)
• Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business in Champs Fleurs, Trinidad & Tobago (Gillespie & Steel Ltd)

Outstanding buildings have been constructed in the Western Hemisphere; acclaimed as well as emerging architects are contributing today with their work in North, South, Central America and the Carribbean to the definition of tomorrow’s architecture.

This comprehensive compendium provides a unique opportunity to explore the powerful diversity from Canada to Chile, from the United States to Barbados based on the inimitable conditions in each of the countries by featuring the best recent projects. At the same time it also reveals what unites the architecture of the Americas. Airports, stadiums, churches, museums, houses and lots of other building types – all projects are presented by means of concise text, outstanding photos and informative drawings.

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1000 x European Architecture

1000 x European Architecture - 2nd edition

1000 x European Hotels

1000 x Landscape Architecture

New Edition - 100% New Projects!

The selected works in this volume provide a cross-section of contemporary European architectural culture in the current context of the building boom, financial crisis and economic recovery. These diverging developments combined with significantly increased ecological awareness have sustainably and creatively influenced the world of architecture between the North Cape and the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Ural Mountains during the past five years.

It is, therefore, time for a new edition of 1000 x European Architecture. The 1000 buildings featured, of all types and sizes, are a comprehensive overview of how differently architects and building owners have reacted to the challenges. This compendium brings together on 1000 pages the latest works of the world’s leading architects as well as great projects by up-and-coming future stars. Across all countries, there are fascinating examples of a wide variety of buildings types and sizes that substantially enrich the exciting diversity of European architecture.

From the content:
- Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden (Santiago Calatrava)
- Zénith Music Venue in Saint-Etienne, France (Foster + Partners)
- Nordpark Cable Railway in Innsbruck, Austria (Zaha Hadid)
- Madinat al Zahra Museum in Cordoba, Spain (Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos)
- Swedbank Headquarter in Vilnius, Lithuania (Audrius Ambrasas Architects)

Другие книги серии:

1000 x European Architecture

1000 x European Hotels

1000 x Architecture of the Americas

1000 x Landscape Architecture