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This handbook includes all the classics but also less common materials for floor and wall coverings: natural stone, wood, ceramic tiles, carpets, wallpaper, but also poly-concrete, linoleum, vinyl, rubber, synthetic resin, glass, ...

An overview is given of the current market for floors and walls, in hundreds of inspiring examples from renowned interior architects and designers.

An inexhaustible source of inspiration for anyone wanting to have a new kitchen installed. This complete new edition is even more varied than the previous editions with recent kitchen installations in classic, rural, timeless and contemporary minimalist styles.

A lot of attention is also paid to all the materials used, types of finish and the most recent kitchen appliances in the top segment.

The poetic aspect of a construction material – about 70 projects from the last five years present how architects “knead” concrete structures, which amazing qualities can be developed by exposed concrete and that concrete does not need to be grey. In this book, it is shown that the popular material has more to offer than it is usually assumed.

Construction and detailing are vital skills for all students studying interior design and architecture

This new edition of this book allows each student the means to find and put into practice the appropriate solution to fabrication issues and also to express their own personal aesthetic. The relation of existing building shells to the construction and detailing of new elements is also explored. Practical tips are given throughout the book, the roles of consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and fabricators are explained, and theories of modern, sustainable approaches to interior detailing are discussed.

The chapters are packed with professional, annotated drawings and explanatory photographs of techniques, materials and tools. Through these, the principles of sound construction are explained. This second edition includes revised diagrams to increase clarity, more on sustainability and more on services and lighting.

About the Author:

Drew Plunkett is Head of the Department of Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Since 1981 he has practised as an interior designer based in London and Glasgow. Plunkett is also active as an exhibitor, curator and critical writer. His published work includes a chapter in the book Four Studies on Charles Rennie Mackintosh and articles and reviews for Designers’ Journal, The Architects’ Journal, Blueprint, Magazine of the Mackintosh Society and Building Design.

Containers with Style features unique projects that will add instant style to both indoor and outdoor spaces. More than 300 step-by-step photos show you how to create and plant containers that will transform any space into a lush, colorful oasis.

In this new book, newly built apartments are presented by interior architects and designers. A beautiful illustrated book full to the brim with inspiration for designing a contemporary apartment.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Apartments  в pdf-формате.

The first edition of the Contemporary Architecture & Interiors Yearbook was immediately a great success and consequently the decision was also taken directly to publish an annual repeat of this fundamental work. As in the previous edition this book presents about twenty detailed projects of contemporary, recently finished residences, with technical plans and a detailed commentary.

This is the fourth edition of the highly acclaimed Beta-Plus yearbooks. Stunning photographs, detailed plans and comprehensive project descriptions of this year's most astonishing contemporary houses.

This is the third edition of the Contemporary Architecture & Interiors Yearbook: a rich collection of never-before photographed, highly luxurious homes and apartments in a contemporary, pure style.
Fifteen architects and designers showcase their most recent projects here, illustrated with the plans of the homes published.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Architecture & Interiors: Yearbook 2011  в pdf-формате.

This is the sixth edition of the best-selling reference work. Stunning photographs, detailed plans and comprehensive project descriptions of this year's most astonishing contemporary houses contribute to a flawless source of ideas.

There has never been as much demand among stressed-out professionals for places to get away from it all. Once the beach-side site has been selected, architects are the next port of call in the quest for a coastal dream home. Stephen Crafti walks the reader through another superb collection of architectdesigned beach houses – some permanent residences, some weekenders, some luxury residences, some more redolent of the traditional beach shack.

Glorious locations in Australia and New Zealand together with fabulous designs make another superb coffee table book from one of Australia’s leading architectural and design writers.

China is fast becoming an economic power and with that comes fast development and changes in the people’s lifestyles, living standards and contemporary culture. This rapid development in a country with rich history and culture has brought about a unique evolution in Chinese design trends and styles. Traditions provide a strong background to new designs, bringing about a harmonisation of the old and the new, with the exploration of contemporary design concepts. Such contemporary Chinese designs that showcase a unique palette of textures, colours, and elements is representative of Chinese roots and at the same time presents a set of aesthetics that is appealing to the modern world. In recent years, contemporary Chinese designs have not only become popular in Asia, they have also gained a strong following in the western world. This book features a collection of projects from the Asian region including China, Hong Kong and Singapore which will hopefully inspire designers the world over to continue to bring this design phenomenon to a higher level. Turn the page and indulge yourself in a where acid jazz plays against traditional Chinese lanterns and antique furniture.

400 color photos/illustrations

A visual look at the architectural details of smaller residential spaces

The Contemporary Design Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation of the most challenging and evolving architectural and design categories.

Small Environments focuses on the type of architectural details that make up distinctive residential spaces under 1,200 square feet [120 square meters]. It presents recent work by architects from around the globe in color photographs and architectural drawings. Rather than simply another compendium of small projects, the book is structured according to categories of architectural detail. It includes sections on components essential to the design of small spaces, such as built-in pieces, mobile systems, storage, outdoor rooms, siting strategies and daylighting details.

400 color photos/illustrations

A visual look at the architectural details of sustainable residential spaces

The Contemporary Design Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation of the most challenging and evolving architectural and design categories.

Sustainable Environments focuses on the type of architectural details in distinctive, sustainable residential spaces. It includes sections on components such as cooling or shading devices, building techniques that create minimal impact on the land, active systems, and the use of new sustainable materials as well as those that are salvaged or recyclable. The book presents recent work by architects from around the globe in color photographs and architectural drawings, and is structured according to categories of architectural detail.