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Tout sur le parquet et ses possibilités créatives.
Parquets en lames massives à clouer, à coller, parquets flottants, parquets contrecollés, posés sur lambourdes, sur faux-plancher…  Il existe tant de types différents, tant de méthodes de pose, tant d’essences de bois européens ou exotiques : le livre de Frank Briatte, professionnel averti, permet de tout savoir sur le parquet grâce à un texte concis et clair et à de nombreuses illustrations.
L’histoire du parquet est décrite depuis les premiers planchers, des parquets de la Renaissance jusqu’au parquet industriel du XXI e siècle en passant par les parquets marquetés. Sont ensuite décrits les différents types de parquets et leur usage, sans oublier ce que les technologies les plus récentes peuvent apporter au traitement du bois. Puis la mise en œuvre est abordée, qui doit tenir compte du support existant. Les avantages et inconvénients de chaque méthode de pose sont soigneusement expliqués, ce qui permettra de choisir celle appropriée à chaque situation. Trente-quatre essences utilisées en parqueterie sont décrites tant esthétiquement que techniquement, avec la photographie de quelques lames.
La dernière partie et non la moindre est consacrée aux motifs décoratifs utilisés dans les parquets : soixante-dix pages de relevés, de dessins et de photographies.

Sommaire :
Historique.
Les parquets à la française. Les parquets marquetés. Les parquets industriels. Le choix du parquet.
Les types de parquets : à clouer, à coller, contrecollés, anciens, démontables, de salles de sport, en milieu humide.
La pose des parquets cloués, flottants, collés.
Les finitions et l’entretien.
Le comportement au feu.
Les sols chauffants et rafraîchissants. L’acoustique. Les sinistres. Les essences. Les motifs décoratifs.
Glossaire.

Public : Particuliers et institutions se proposant de faire poser un parquet ou de le restaurer, industriels et artisans du bois, entrepreneurs, architectes, décorateurs.

500 color photos

The streets of Budapest, Hungary, and Vienna, Austria, are rich in masterpieces of Art Nouveau ironwork. Around nearly every corner of the residential districts and business hubs of these great cities, architectural treasures wait to be appreciated by the discerning eye. 500 vivid photos show the many, varied interpretations of Art Nouveau forms used in balustrades and balconies, lanterns and gates, doorways, elevator door façades, and more. This book will inspire many to make new travel plans and will delight everyone with a passion for beautiful decorative ironwork.

This glorious book is filled with a wide-ranging history of textiles and 350 superb illustrations drawn from many countries and sources - vestments and costumes, samplers and pictures, great beds and furniture.

The story of embroidery and needlework is discussed within the fascinating context of the history of fabrics, of decorative costume, of interior decoration, of church and state ceremonial, of girls education, of furniture and pastimes. Silk, cotton, linen, and the significance of colours and dyes are also considered. Two interesting chapters reveal the worldwide fascination with influence of Chinese embroidery and Indian textiles.

With a broad account of the artistic achievements of every facet of decorative needlework, the book is rich with the art-historical background encompassing the most magnificent of all embroidery, the mediaeval English vestments so coveted by Popes and Bishops across Europe, to the domestic treasures created in more recent centuries. Baroque, Rococo, neo-classical and other period characteristics are each discussed with reference to works created by children, young girls, and ladies who made furniture coverings destined for posterity. The nineteenth century saw extremes of art and fashion ranging from Berlin woolwork to Art Needlework and the eclectic inspiration represented by William Morris, all leading to simpler modernist styles which evolved over the twentieth century.

The author sets in political and social context the whole panoply of textiles, distinguishing between the magnificent products of professional workshops and the uniquely individual and especially charming amateur embroideries that survive today amongst the most beautiful treasures of the decorative arts.

Besides fulfilling their traditional function, stairs have become an almost sculptural element in building. This volume comprises a complete study of stairs, from their technical details to the realization of the projects. The examples used are drawn from the work of recognized architects and that of innovative young masters in the field, thereby explaining the most interesting solutions in this fascinating area of architecture : details of the width and height and shape of steps, their structural systems, balusters, proportions, and alternative types, etc. lllustrated with hundreds of full-color, glossy photographs, plans, tables and specific diagrams, this book is specifically designed to be a valuable source of technical and inspirational information, for students as well as for the fully-fledged architect and building professional.

The development of textiles as an art form between 1940 and 1976, and the extent of collaboration between artists and textile manufacturers at this time, is unrivalled in modern art history. Raoul Dufy was the first twentieth-century artist to become seriously and successfully involved in producing textile designs. His work influenced and encouraged many other artists and textile companies in Britain, on the Continent and in America. After the war this movement really flowered with the involvement of leading artists of the day: Picasso, Matisse, Moore, Nicholson, Warhol, Steinberg, to name a few...

Artists' Textiles 1940-1976 is an important and comprehensive survey of this art form in Britain and America. There are approximately 200 colour images, many of which have never been seen before, alongside specially commissioned photography. Major artists featured: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Saul Steinberg, Eduardo Paolozzi, Fernand Leger, Ben Nicholson, Andy Warhol.

Classic, timeless, versatile, easily adapted to changing fashions and brilliant for maximizing light – white can work in every room in every home.

In At Home With White, Atlanta Bartlett and Karena Callen start by showing us How to Use White to create a multitude of different environments – from warm, relaxed and cosy through to cool and tranquil – utilising different textures and shades. Next, Creating a Mood with White describes five themes: Classic, Romantic, Beach, Country and Modern, and demonstrates how to design a successful and practical white interior.

Finally, Living with White illustrates, room by room, how to make white work for you. From bedrooms to kitchens, white is the most effortless and versatile shade for contemporary living.

Roof structures are often treated in connection with masonry construction in the student’s first designs. What are the different ways to create a protective canopy for a building, and what are the different forms such a structure may take?

Themes:
- Types and function of roofs
- Frames
- Construction principles
- Coverings
- Building physics of roof construction

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Packed with over 200 gorgeous photos and discerning advice, this easy-to-follow handbook clearly illustrates every step you'll need for creating beautiful, do-it-yourself window treatments. From handsome shades to dramatic drapes to charming ruffled panels, each style comes with: step-by-step instructions that make creating any style a breeze; common problems and easy solutions to resolve all your decorating dilemmas; inspirational tips for choosing just the right print and colour fabrics; and, illustrations, photos and a thorough glossary to explain everything you'll need to know.With such a comprehensive guide, novices and skilled crafters alike can easily transform dull windows into show-stopping displays. Packed with scores of fun projects, this handbook is your one-stop guide for making a stunning and stylish impression with your home.

The top artistic quality of Berber carpets has already been a source of inspiration to artists such as Paul Klee and Le Corbusier. This book links the motifs of Berber carpets to rock art symbols and artefacts created by the first human civilisations, demonstrating that Berber carpets employ the same rules when using symbols and shapes.

A source of inspiration for all garden lovers: classic, contemporary, villa and country gardens, swimming pools and gardens of the South.  

Best of 500 Gardens & Swimming Pools selects 500 of the most stunning and inspirational projects from fifteen years of Beta-Plus features on gardens. Each project included has been captured with sumptuous photographs, illustrating details of the overall design and offering ideas for your own garden or pool project.

The Encyclopedia of Window Treatments is a must-have for anyone interested in home dcor. Cross-references help the reader navigate an abundance of traditional and modern designs. Visually compelling with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos, the book presents hundreds of window treatments: draperies, curtains, shades, valances, swags and cascades, and blinds and shutters. Features n The most comprehensive collection of todays window treatment options in various configurations n More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photographs n Visual glossary identifies various elements of window treatments n Offers complementary pillow and tabletop ideas throughout n Special section on measuring windows and estimating yardage n Problem/Solution guide presents ideas for challenging window configurations

Birdhouses of the World offers readers a curated collection of beautiful, whimsical, stop-you-in-your-tracks amazing birdhouses created by designers and bird lovers around the world.

Bird expert and author Anne Schmauss provides a brief history of birdhouses and lists the kinds of birds that inhabit them, as well as the types of structures that attract various species. Most important in her selection for this book is the “wow” factor: These birdhouses are spectacular in their creativity, ingenuity, and sheer originality. With styles ranging from sleek modern to elaborate Victorian, they are as varied as human houses.

Illustrating the wide-ranging designs found throughout the world, and even including the birdhouse of filmmaker George Lucas, this book is a captivating look at the creativity than can result when a functional structure is infused with a love of birds.

About the Author

Anne Schmauss is owner of the store Wild Birds Unlimited and a columnist for the Santa Fe New Mexican. She coauthored For the Birds: A Month by Month Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard with her sisters. She lives in New Mexico.