Частные дома

285 illustrations, 235 in full-color

Long considered the apotheosis of rustic kitsch, the log house actually has a rich architectural pedigree. Since the late 19th century, a surprising number of architects, along with their artisan-builder counterparts, have transformed the simple pioneer log cabin into a supremely crafted work of high art. Log Houses of the World is the first-ever chronological survey of the greatest examples of log houses designed in Europe and the United States from 1890 to the present. Included are photographs, plans, and little-known drawings - most never before published - from such celebrated Modern-era architects as Eliel Saarinen, Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra, and others. The result is both a remarkable tour of some superbly crafted homes, and an important vehicle for garnering for these houses the popular recognition, critical and otherwise, that they deserve.

One of the toughest challenges for architects and interior designers is providing a high-quality product whilst juggling with a budget. The delicate economic climate in many countries across the globe has further reinforced this trend, or need. This book presents a vast range of projects – houses, prefab dwellings, tree houses, eco-friendly homes, etc. – and solutions which couple low budgets with masterful architectural design that also offers every home comfort.

At times architecture does appear to be all luxury and splendour, depending on the client, but in the majority of cases architects are in fact working to a fixed budget for the region and the client’s prospective. In spite of this, architects are still considered to be a source of inspiration, with the ability to stick to a tight budget and excel themselves, even within the established boundaries of a project.

A collection of well-designed, affordable single-family home plans, multi-family home plans, or small office plans created specifically for building contractors

• Full-color throughout-240 pages
• 175 designs ready to be built using in stock materials from Lowe’s
• 34 full-color pages of design ideas and advice for the builder
• Construction blueprints available for every single-family home, multi-family home, and small office

• ALL-NEW and EXCLUSIVE plans--will not be found them in any other book.
• Plans DESIGNED to be easy to build using a single plate height and standard dimensional lumber; all of the lumber available from Lowe’s; no special orders needed
• Three foundations included to suit just about any lot and local site condition: slab on grade; crawlspace, and full basement
• Complete Material Take-off ($345.00 value) included at no additional cost with all plans--exclusive to this book and plan program
• $345.00 rebate from Lowe’s for all plan purchases
• Quick-and-easy ordering by phone or online
• CAD files available

Hidden inside a secluded Irish valley lies Luggala, an exquisite eighteenth-century house at the centre of a 5,000-acre estate. In 1937 Ernest Guinness presented Luggala to his youngest daughter, Oonagh – one of the three famous ‘Golden Guinness Girls’ – following her marriage to the fourth Baron Oranmore and Browne. Oonagh described Luggala as ‘the most decorative honey pot in Ireland’ and made it the centre of a dazzling social world that included peers, painters and poets, journalists and junkies, scholars and socialites.

In the late 1960s she passed the estate to her son, the Hon Garech Browne, founder of Claddagh Records, who has not only maintained but surpassed his mother’s gifts both for hospitality and for bringing together a wide range of creative talents.

Luggala Days celebrates both the unique beauty of this place and the many celebrated names irresistibly drawn there, from writers like Brendan Behan, Robert Lowell, Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes, to actors and directors such as John Hurt, Daniel Day-Lewis and John Boorman, and above all musicians, including The Chieftains, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull, Bono and Michael Jackson. All of them have succumbed to the enchantment of days passed at Luggala.

650 color photographs

The latest in teNeues' Luxury Houses series, this generously proportioned volume focuses on the most select residences around the world. With stunning settings, sumptuous materials, sophisticated architectural detailing and interiors, these truly are homes to die for. Each house offers a unique perspective on what's possible if both money and taste abound. Lavishly illustrated with an array of stunning photographs, this book is sure to inspire luxury touches in even the humblest of dwellings.

* A round-up of the very finest houses in existence
* Inspiration and ideas for all those who appreciate architecture and design

286 color photographs

Castles conjure up a wealth of images: fairytale fantasies, military bastions, or quaint remnants of a distant past. Whatever your personal associations, the following exploration of Germany's privately-owned castles is sure to intrigue and inspire you. This striking volume introduces the reader to the noteworthy personalities, the whimsical eccentricities and the rich culture found within each of the noble homes. You will learn of the contribution to society each generation has made, and may be inspired to wonder at our own generation's legacy. Jeannette Countess Beissel von Gymnich presents the spirit of each of these historic dwellings by introducing the reader to the history, romance and culture as well as the modern relevance encountered in each of these magnificent structures.

Countess Jeannette Beissel von Gymnich, American author, was born in Bonn and raised in Germany, USA and Argentina. She lives at Satzvey Castle near Cologne where she and her husband organize large historical festivals.

* A visual treat for art lovers and history buffs alike
* An original exploration of German history, culture, and contemporary life-style

Selected works, both in a contemporary and a timeless style, of one of the main Belgian construction and renovation firms: b+ villas.

The unique co-operation between the architect, study bureau and contractor allows a custom-made total package to be offered to clients, in which the design, construction, project coordination, detailed finish, interior design, decoration, garden laying and even the relocation and upkeep of the villa can be included.
"Luxury Living" doesn't only refer to the luxury villas that b+ villas builds, but also to the feeling they give to their clients: the experience of the whole building process, from the creation to the finished house, must be a pleasant and enjoyable manner of working for both the client and the working team.

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Let ouvrage décrit les aspects techniques et esthétiques abordés dans l’architecture des maisons en bois. Un large panorama de réalisations montre la diversité de style qu’autorise ce matériau. Couramment utilisé pour la construction dans le passé, le bois est reconnu aujourd’hui pour ses qualités écologiques et économiques. Il se prête parfaitement aux projets les plus audacieux. Les nombreuses illustrations de ce livre prouvent que la maison en bois est un habitat d’avenir.

Sommaire :
Sommaire : Le bois et l’habitat : La construction traditionnelle en bois en France et à l’étranger – Les techniques de construction en bois massif, à ossature bois, à pans de bois, la CAO – La maison et la nature : la maison organique, bioclimatique, géobiologique, auto-construite – les principes de restauration, de qualité et de protection. Exemples de constructions : les revêtements à lames, en panneaux, profilés. Glossaire – adresses – bibliographie.

Sumptuous and scrupulous in equal measure, the work of William T. Georgis is a glamorous blend of high-style architecture and expressive, innovative applications of the traditions of the decorative arts. In the twenty years since he founded his namesake firm, Georgis has created a dazzling portfolio consisting primarily of houses and apartments; other projects include restaurants, commercial interiors, and galleries. Georgis melds elegant architecture, imaginative furniture and fixtures (often custom-designed), and a layered assembly of art and objects with what he terms "a bit of magic." A thoughtful eclecticism, informed by an extensive knowledge of art, architecture, and the decorative arts, characterizes all his work.

The first monograph on Georgis, Make It Fabulous presents sixteen houses and apartments in New York City, Long Island, Florida, Montana, and California. All the residences were designed around important art collections and often include specially commisioned pieces. Among the projects showcased are Georgis's own homes, a smoked-glass townhouse in New York and a vacation house that hangs over the bay in La Jolla, California. Also included in the volume are Chinatown Brasserie, a theatrical eatery in lower Manhattan, and the interiors of historic Lever House, a respectful restoration of a modern masterpiece.

Along with lavish, large-scale photography, each project features the architect's trenchant commentary on the architecture, the decoration, and the process. Perceptive essays by design historians Donald Albrecht and Natalie Shivers illuminate Georgis's relationships with his clients, or "patrons," and the creation of narratives in his work. Multifaceted and multilayered, just like the work, this inventive volume is a virtuoso tutorial in the world of fabulous.

In the middle of Pays d'Auge in the heart of Normandy, embedded in gently rolling hills covered with apple orchards and blooming meadows, stand witnesses of a proud past. Norman manor houses are true architectural jewels: romantic half-timbered structures, feudal country houses and defiant noble seats of stone, wood and brick. What unites them is their expressive charm and masterly building technique. The splendid photographs included in this volume present eighty of these houses, including some in the most remote areas of the province. Even today, many of these structures continue to serve Norman families as homes, and only a few are accessible to the public. To reveal the beauty and dignity of this architecture to a broader public, Regis Faucon has captured the picturesque charm of the houses; he integrates the medieval walls with the characteristic play of colour and the forms of this unique landscape - a work to look at, to enjoy and to dream about.

Contents:

Mansion Collection: Asia-Pacifice Design Vision - Elite Club

The Dream of Navigator
White Romance
Imoprovised Jazz
Design Home Exhibition Hall
Shangrila-Home Experience museum
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Medium House of COFCO Tongli Lake Garden
Vision in the Clouds
Ink-Style Space
The Hidden Combination

Mansion Collection: Asia-Pacifice Design Vision - Sweeping Taiwan and Hongkong

Wisdom Mansion
Citic Waterfront City C1
Seventeen Miles
Dongyuan.Xiangshan Showflat A2
...
Dragon Cordillera Block 11
Le Style de vie
Residence on Xinyi Road
Shanxia Fuyuan

There are two cities in Marrakesh - the first, the capital, is geometrically and secretly laid out. It is the perfect city as dreamed of by its prince. The other, that covered it, both rich and exciting, has become a labyrinth for lost travellers.The hidden order of the city, the invisible star drawn, then erased by the centuries, still shines. Its reflection can be seen in time, on the many facets of its mosaics and domes, in the geometry of its red and gold cedar ceilings, in the water in its pools and fountains, and the ever-renewed paradise of its courtyard houses.

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