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Apartment architecture has come a long way since the days when functionality took precedence over aesthetic conditions. Today, the two concepts go hand in hand. Each project in this volume goes that extra step beyond meeting basic requirements to providing qualities which add texture and beauty to daily life. As but one example: the building with entire facades of double layers of glass encasing living plants within. Photos, texts, ground plans and construction details all help provide thorough understanding of each project.

Including in-depth technical explanations and hundreds of colour photographs, this work is as attractive as it is practical. With dozens of new proposals for house design, each project is accompanied by a comprehensive analysis of each phase in the design and building processes. It also includes a breakdown of the materials and techniques used, making this a necessary volume for architects and designers.

While a spatial division between kitchen, living room and dining room was originally implemented, today and eating area is often integrated into the living area. Interior areas designed in this way are open and create large spaces, which promotes social interaction. Decisive here is the shape and size of the table, as well as the choice of lighting. If there is a smaller space available, a simple and unadorned round table combined with a round lamp suggests itself. If the table is very long , optimal lightning can be achieved by several lamps installed in a line above. To create an especially bright illuminated interior space, it is best to use materials like glass or PVC.

The entrance to a house acts as its visiting card. Its conception has changed enormously over the years, as has its social uses, and the space that was once considered indispensable for receiving guests and keeping the house away form view on first contact - whether out of a desire to preserve privacy or a belief that it was bad taste to put living space on display - has changed to such an extent that it is on the verge of disappearing from many homes. In fact, in many cases the entrance is the axis around which the space will be used to greater advantage and the layout of the various areas will follow a logical order; in contrast, a misguided placement results in an erroneous starting point for a residential project. So, we are devoting these 192 pages to solutions for entrances, of various shapes and styles, belonging to different types of homes from all over the world, drawn up by a wide range of architects.

Over the course of time designers have managed to optimise fireplaces to avoid problems such as smoke and smells. However, heating the home is no longer the sole aim of chimneys and heaters. They create cosy, warm atmospheres, allowing us to enjoy the magnetism of their flames. This book presents designs of both wood and gas fuelled chimenys and heaters, made from a variety of materials and original designs.

The rapid evolution of new kinds of lifestyles over the past 20th century have generated new working schemes and new ways of carrying out professional activities that have transformed the working area into an integral part of the domestic space. Freelance professionals often opt to establish their office at hone for economic reasons, as well as for the opportunity to work within a personalized space that is both aesthetic and comfortable.

In “New Houses”, editor Llorenc Bonet takes us through thirty six of the most spectacular houses built in recent years. Located all over the world, they are set apart by their imaginative and innovative design, as well as their use of the latest in construction technologies, newly developed building materials, and furnishings from leading designers. Some projects focus primarily on the landscape, while others take into account the conservation of both space and energy.

The lack of space in big cities and the desire to preserve old architecture of great value help to explain the continuing desire to retrieve spaces of the past as locations for new dwellings. The adaptation of the conditions of the old building to present-day living needs demands delicate technical and documentary work by the architect. This volume explores a variety of ideas for reconditioning historical spaces for domestic use, complete with plans and pictures of the original state, the development of the project and the final result, in which a suggestive, fertile dialogue is struck between past and present. The works shown here are by well-known architects from different European countries as John Pawson, Simon Conder, Beat Consoni, Richard Rogers and Vincent van Duysen.

For many years, water has been an essential element for live and for the evolution of man. Countless examples throughout history present an interaction between this liquid element and man's way of life. In Roman times, the domus was built around a patio with a small pool, which became the centre of the house. However, with the passing of time, its original function as a place to collect rainwater has given way to another much more thought -provoking one, which contributes to improving people's life. Swimming pools, especially those found inside a home, such as the ones in this book, have become a popular feature for architects and designers, who see the creation of these spaces as a great ally fo their most innovative architectural projects.

From bedroom makeovers to clutter control, New Kidspace Idea Book presents over 250 up-to-date ideas for creating fun and practical places for children. Theres something here for every house and every budget: big ideas and simple ones, whole rooms and shared spaces, off-the-shelf and custom storage solutions, clever built-ins, accessories and decor, and outdoor play spaces.

A child’s room is a place of play, work and rest, for this reason, it should consist of a space that is comfortable, and endowed with plenty of storage space. This edition offers a multitude of suggestions and tips on how to achieve all these characteristics when designing a child’s room. Throughout these 192 pages, stylists and interior designers from around the word display their designs, offering imaginative, colourful and practical solutions that taken on classical, urban and contemporary styles.