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Since signage systems are created to provide orientation, they must be universally legible and understood by people of all ages and culture. Signs must show the way, and also present the proper information at the proper location. By making effective ...

Like in the past the towers of the cathedrals, skyscrapers became the defining features of cityscapes with the advent of the 20th century. Since the turn of the millennium, they are again among the most prestigious and coveted architectural challenge...

Enthralling room concepts and convincing spatial solutions for the efficient use of limited space By living in a large ceramic tub, Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was one of the first people to promote a simple lifestyle as a protest against a...

The Swiss-Italian Paolo Basso is a well-known professional in the wine industry. After graduating from the Swiss Sommelier Association School, and many years of working in different restaurants featured in the best gourmet guides, he became involv...

Street furniture is the clandestine star of urban spaces. Rarely recognized at first glance, benches and street lights, fountains and bus stops considerably shape the nature of streets, public squares, and entire cities. In addition to the practical ...

With their power of visualization, architectural drawings and sketches are unmatched in their capacity to anticipate the esthetic appearance of a building after its completion. The hand-drawn vision highlights the main features and characteristics of...

Travel has become an integral part of modern life and the geographic setting in which travellers find themselves is constantly changing. To be far from home is at once an adventure and a necessary thing, and as such the expectations placed in the hos...

How Living Spaces Reduced to the Max Can Maximize the Quality of Life The desire for as much space as possible on as little room as necessary is neither automatically connected to an alternative lifestyle nor is it a protest against our luxury-ori...

Squares and plazas, promenades and streetscapes are the most characteristic expressions of public urban spaces. Even though they vary widely in style, form, and size, they always are among the most prestigious locations in a city. As spaces to commun...

Since antiquity, villas have been distinguished by the highest level of living comfort, sophisticated designs, and a detached location. Cleverly conceived layouts and superior materials turn them into unique private residential spaces. The project...

Since the origin of the villa culture in ancient times, the term „villa“ has been invested with special magic. Seen formerly as a genteel country estate and companion piece to the city palace, today this type of dwelling is represented mo...

Water has fascinated human beings since the dawn of time: deep and unfathomable, simultaneously calming and powerful. Water offers myriad opportunities for design which caress, contradict or continue the architecture, attracting our attention or guid...

Whether vibrant cities or quiet rural idyllic scenes, extensive coastlines or snowy mountain ranges: Europe’s diversity of cultures and landscapes has always been appreciated by travel enthusiasts from around the world. This volume is a journey...

People have always been fascinated by the mountains. They are a source of strength and a symbol of freedom, the perfect setting for an in-depth time-out, for self-discovery, or the sporting challenge. Beyond the hustle and bustle of everyday life, th...

Whether strict and orthogonal or undulating and curved, whether rough and natural or polished and elegant... Wood is nature’s most remarkable resource, embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worldwide. For the architecture world...