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Paris has always been one of the world’s leading centres for architecture and interior design. The illustrious architectural past of the city of Paris is reflected in each of the reports in this book, with a significant, extra dimension: the new interiors are not nostalgic, faithful reproductions of traditional decor, but contemporary interpretations of cosmopolitan interior architecture, modern and always surprising.

The chalets in the exclusive ski resorts like Gstaad, Courchevel, Verbier, Mégève, … have experienced a literal metamorphosis in recent years. On the outside they often seem as though they have remained unchanged for centuries – that is also the charm of these traditional farmer’s homes, which are perfectly integrated in the mountain landscape. But once indoors the rustic charm has made way for a resolutely contemporary interior design, austere and restrained or timeless and modern. Photographer Jo Pauwels spent the last winter at the sophisticated ski resorts in search of a few contemporary pearls of interior architecture: inspiring examples for anyone wanting to design a mountain chalet in a contemporary vein.

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Packed full of gorgeous, well-photographed images, Contemporary Living Space highlights the best international living spaces from luxury homes to the less-often featured but very important variety of well-designed apartment spaces. Sleek and ultra-modern, these spaces are light, airy and utilize elements like recycled wood and eco-friendly lighting. Both aesthetically appealing and smart, the spaces featured are the result of the designers' well-thought-out choices for everything from window framing to sink fixtures. Floor plans included.

It is has widely been demonstrated that we are living longer and longer.In fact, the population over 65 in certain countries now surpasses 15%, and within two decades this figure will be closer to one in every four. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that year after year requests to enter old-age communities is on the rise. The body of work presented here in Contemporary Living Spaces for the Elderly is an especially pertinent complement to current research into one of the most crucial challenges facing today's professional architects: how to design attractive yet functional environments for the elderly in nations where the population is rapidly aging.

The historic value of their top pieces is no longer the one thing that counts for visionary antiques dealers: the ‘decorative’ meaning is also of essential importance.

Valuable antique objects can give a major added value to a classical or ultramodern interior just like works of art, not due to their museological merit but due to their look, their unique patina, their testimony to a glorious past or far flung cultural origin.

This book presents dozens of examples of recently constructed or restored homes where interior designers and antiques dealers provide an eclectic whole of old and new.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги  Contemporary Living with Antiques  в pdf-формате.

400 illustrations

From the contents:

* Atelier House Meier in Soglio, Italy (Ruinelli Associati architetti)
* Penthouse in New York, NY, USA (Studio GAIA)
* House Kekkapäa in Espoo, Finland (POOK Architects Ltd.)
* St. John's Wood Kitchen in London, Great Britain (Crawford Partnership)
* B House in Stuttgart, Germany (Bottega +Erhardt)

Cooking as an event, the kitchen as a meeting place and center of communication: architects and interior designers use functional, creative and sometimes off-beat design concepts to satisfy these demands of the modern kitchen. Surprising combinations of materials and breathtaking displays of light and form are integrated into the architectural and aesthetic fabric of the living area.

Cook! presents an astonishing variety of unusual and flawlessly executed kitchen designs from Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia. The volume is a declaration of love to the kitchen and awakens a desire to cook – together.

Country Chic has always been a popular decorating style and it is not hard to see why - country decorating is comfortable and accessible; it is forgiving of wear and tear, of less than perfect combinations, and provides an oasis of warmth in a high-pressure world. With 200 gorgeous colour images Country Chic shows you how to achieve this look in your own home and create an interior by combining simplicity and warmth with style and elegance. Including interiors designed by Beatrix Kleuver, this publication also features photographs of the private home of Laura Ashley, a mansion designed by William Morris and the sleeping room of Dutch princess Juliana making it an exciting read for any aspiring interior designer.

In this third book, Charles Faudree shares some of his most recent signature Country French interiors and introduces floral artist Toni Garner, his personal florist, to create what he deems the ultimate accessory for every room in a home-fresh flower arrangements. Offering a rich visual text of interior design ideas he shows that using flowers in creative combinations and unique containers will set your rooms apart from and above all others. From table toppers to show stoppers, these ebullient artists offer a cornucopia of fresh floral and interior design tips and suggestions.

Sections Include:
Viva la Difference
Flowers
Family Spaces
Private Moments
The Magic of One Flower

Charles Faudree's Country French Living and Charles Faudree's French Country Signature have sold over 110,000 copies. Toni Garner shares tips for using non-traditional containers and creating memorable bouquets. Faudree has been named one of House Beautiful's "Top Designers in America" and has been featured in numerous publications, including Veranda, House and Garden, and Traditional Home.His career has spanned over 35 years with clients throughout the United States, the Bahamas, and Europe.Arrangements are presented as non-static, and emphasize the life cycle of an arrangement from tight buds to mature bouquets dropping petals on the table.

This fabulous collection of interiors provides a rich resource for anyone contemplating the restoration – or simply the revitalizing – of a rural home. From a converted Provençal barn to a classic eighteenth-century English country house, and from a Scottish castle to a simple summer retreat in a Spanish fishing village, these interiors offer the jaded city dweller or confirmed countryside-lover a wealth of delightful detail from which to draw inspiration. Combining relaxed comfort with style and the sympathetic use of traditional finishes and materials, these homes are overflowing with charm and character.

* A delightful collection of inspirational country homes, with engaging descriptions that reveal the history of the buildings and the creation of their interior design
* Illustrated with more than 200 beautiful photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel
* The perfect reference for anyone refurbishing their country home or planning their ideal rural retreat

    This book presents eight exceptional country houses that have been created or restored by Belgian architects and interior specialists.
    The first example, recently built near Bruges in a classic eighteenth-century style, is based on a bishop’s country seat from 1750.
    Next to be presented is an exclusive new country house in the green belt around Antwerp, which is based on Little Thakeham, a famous design from 1902 by the English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
    Finca La Carrascosa, situated in Spain near Jerez de la Frontera (Seville), is a striking restoration project carried out by a Belgian couple who are interior specialists.
    A historic farmhouse in the southern Netherlands, transformed into a contemporary country house in magnificent natural surroundings, has been refurbished by a Belgian interior decorator.
    A stately country house in southwest Flanders has been renovated in a very serene and understated manner: a fascinating mix of classic architecture, contemporary interior design and modern art.
    A house in Flemish Brabant dating back to 1642 with dépendances from the nineteenth century has been thoroughly restored to become a modern home.
    An authentic mas in the Provence has been restored with a light touch and refurbished in the local style.
    The book closes with the masterly restoration of a centuries-old country house in the French Périgord: just as in all the other projects, it demonstrates the creative brio with which Belgian architects and interior designers – both at home and abroad – achieve exceptional results.