This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, the book features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture.

Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

A free CD-ROM contains all drawings in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. An index includes the contact details for each featured architect.

This is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

About the Author:

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.

Following the success of the earlier titles in this series, Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern glass architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the most recently completed and influential glass designs for residential, public and commercial architecture.

Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also a descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

The projects are presented in clear and concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styled in the same consistent way and presented at standard architectural scales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM which contains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. In addition the book features an index of architects that includes the name, address and all contact details for each architect included.

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

About the Author:

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' , 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.

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Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition

This comprehensive reference work contains scale drawings of every type of detailing used in contemporary residential architecture.

Each section contains at least 50 drawings drawn to a set range of scales: 1:5, 1:10 or 1:50, with detailed keys explaining construction and material. Each drawing is cross-referenced to other details from the same house.

The opening section of the book forms a directory that shows interior and exterior images of the source houses, together with credits, a brief descriptive text and information as to which details from that house are included. The houses in this section are organized by main construction material (wood, concrete, glass etc).

The book will be an invaluable reference work for all architects showing the best examples of residential detailing from around the world.

Drawn from one hundred of the best recent houses, the details are organized by type of detail, as follows:

1.    Doors
2.    Windows
3.    Staircases
4.    Walls (internal)
5.    Walls (external)
6.    Floors (internal)
7.    Floors (external)
8.    Ceilings & roofs
9.    Kitchens
10.    Bathrooms
11.    Joinery
12.    Landscape

About the Author:

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture'  -  all published by Laurence King.

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Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition

 

Detailing makes a landscape unique, and a landscape architect outstanding. Featuring many of the world’s most highly acclaimed landscape architects, this book presents 40 of the most recently completed and influential landscape designs through specially commissioned, consistent drawings.

Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans, and sections as well as numerous construction details. There is also a brief descriptive text, detailed captions, and in-depth information for each project. The projects are presented in clear and concise layouts over four pages. All the drawings are presented at standard architectural scales for easy comparison.

Intended for architects, engineers and landscape architects, the book will also be invaluable for architecture, garden and landscape design students, for whom it will be a resource not only for understanding the work of the best contemporary landscape architects, but also as a tool for their own design work.

About the Author:

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design'  and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.

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Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many of the world/'/s most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents over 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs.

For each house there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief descriptive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design' and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'   -  all published by Laurence King.

Посмотреть издание книги Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) в твердом переплете.

Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition

INCLUDES FREE CD-ROM WITH ALL THE DRAWINGS FOR USE IN YOUR OWN WORK

Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many of the world/'/s most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents over 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs.

For each house there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief descriptive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design' and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'   -  all published by Laurence King.

Книга  Современная архитектура жилых зданий в деталях (+ CD-ROM) - на русском языке.

Посмотреть издание книги Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) в мягкой обложке.

Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition

Architectural detailing is what makes a design unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the most recently completed and influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture.   

Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also a descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.    

The projects are presented in clear and concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styled in the same consistent way and presented at standard architectural scales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM which contains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. In addition the book features an index of architects that includes the name, address and all contact details for each architect included.   

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.

Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition

For each bathroom there is an image of the whole house (placing it in context and providing a flavour of the general design style), images of the bathroom, and a floor plan showing its relation to other spaces. The pages that follow are entirely devoted to detailed drawings showing the arrangement and construction of the bathroom, in particular sections, elevations and construction details of all the fitted units and joinery. These drawings are all made to a consistent style and to a set number of scales for easy comparison. Dimensions are also included with the drawings as well as details of fitted units (baths, showers, basins, etc.). The credits for the project include contact details of suppliers so that the exact materials and fixtures can be sourced. The projects are arranged into chapters by type of dominant material: glass, steel and stone. The book will be invaluable for all practising architects as well as those considering commissioning a high-quality bathroom for their own house

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' and 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -  all published by Laurence King.

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture

Детали делают здание уникальным, а архитектора, создавшего их - выдающимся. В этой книге анализируется техническое и эстетическое значение деталей в развитии современной архитектуры жилых зданий. Представлено более 50 проектов зданий последних лет, созданных наиболее выдающимися архитекторами и ставших новым словом в архитектуре современности. Описание каждого проекта сопровождается цветными фотографиями и подробными планами всех этажей и деталей конструкции здания, а также данными о проекте, включая команду архитекторов, заказчиков, консультантов, подрядчиков и т. д. Все чертежи прилагаются в форматах DWG и EPS на CD-ROM.

Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides an analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture from 2000 to 2005. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents over 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house, there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief descriptive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design' and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -  all published by Laurence King.

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design features more than 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence. Arranged into chapters according to the dominant material used – stone, timber and steel – each design is accompanied by an image of the whole house, clear photographs of the kitchen itself and a floor plan showing its relation to the other spaces within the house. Detailed photographs and architectural drawings show the arrangement and construction of the kitchens, and sections and elevations reveal the construction details of fitted units and joinery. These drawings have been specially created to a consistent style and to a set number of scales for easy comparison. Dimensions are included, as well as model details of all the units and appliances, with suppliers’ information so that these can be easily sourced. A selection of insightful case studies include interviews with clients, designers and manufacturers and provide an overview of the whole process of commissioning and creating a contemporary bespoke kitchen. An invaluable reference for practising architects, interior designers and students, this book is also an informative and inspirational guide for anyone who is considering commissioning a high-quality kitchen for their own home.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design', and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -  all published by Laurence King.

INCLUDES FREE CD-ROM WITH ALL THE DRAWINGS FOR USE IN YOUR OWN WORK

Detailing makes a landscape unique, and a landscape architect outstanding. Featuring many of the worlds most highly acclaimed landscape architects, this book presents 40 of the most recently completed and influential landscape designs. Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections as well as numerous construction details. There is also a brief descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project. The projects are presented in clear and concise layouts over four pages. All commissioned especially for this book, the drawings are styled in a consistent manner and presented at standard architectural scales for easy comparison. Intended for architects, engineers and landscape architects, the book will also be invaluable for architecture, garden and landscape design students, for whom it will be a resource not only for understanding the work of the best contemporary landscape architects but also as a tool for their own design work.

Virginia McLeod studied architecture in Australia before practising for a number of years in Sydney. She moved to the UK in 1998 to complete an MA in the history and theory of Architecture at the Architectural Association in London. Since then she has worked for a number of private practices in London and was also the editor of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. She is the author of 'Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture', 'Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture',  'Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design' and 'Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design'  and also 'Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture'  -   all published by Laurence King.

Другие книги серии:

Detail in Contemporary Retail Design (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Bar and Restaurant Design

Detail in Contemporary Hotel Design (+ CD)

Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture (with CD-ROM)

Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (with CD-ROM)

Encyclopedia of Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture with CD-ROM

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover edition

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (with CD-ROM) - Paperback edition

Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture - Paperback edition