As economic problems make some shy away from grandiose, long-lasting buildings, a wave of new temporary buildings and architectural is sweeping over the planet. These can have uses from emergency relief to concert or performance venues... Zobraziť viac
Now in its fifth installment, the Architecture Now! series is an ongoing project documenting the work of the most innovative and influential architects across the globe. Volume 5 features famous names and newcomers alike... Zobraziť viac
We tend to divide buildings into two basic categories—private structures such as houses, and public buildings like railway stations, concert halls or museums... Zobraziť viac
Taschen - This is the works to date of one of the world's greatest living architects."The array of buildings by Renzo Piano is s Zobraziť viac
As urban living intensifies in density and numbers, the city landscape expands both outwards and upwards. Architects and urban designers craft new and experimental structures while also investigating existing buildings for potential reinvention or ... Zobraziť viac
Philippe Starck defines him as a “mystic in a country which is no longer mystic.” Philip Drew calls his buildings “land art” as they “struggle to emerge from the earth.” His designs have been described as haiku crafted from concrete, water, light, and... Zobraziť viac
Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different... Zobraziť viac
Discover the world’s finest crop of new homes. This dependable global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-comers like Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa... Zobraziť viac
Santiago Calatrava is a world-renowned architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist. From the Athens 2004 Olympic Sports Complex to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan, he exhibits a remarkable aesthetic and engineering ... Zobraziť viac
Concrete? That characterless stuff of parking lots or Communist tower blocks, right? Well, yes. And no. Concrete is actually a name applied to a remarkably wide range of building substances, and, when properly handled, is one of the noble materials of con Zobraziť viac
Ever since Henry David Thoreau's described his two years, two months, and two days of refuge existence at Walden Pond,... Zobraziť viac
Beyond the fundamental notion of shelter, what defines a house? The broad-ranging selection of extraordinary dwellings in the Architecture Now! Houses series shows the concept to be infinitely malleable: one house seems to hover above the ground, ... Zobraziť viac
Eco-friendly building in the world today The most exciting new buildings in the world are now almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume far less energy than ever before... Zobraziť viac
Taschen - This title is Nouvel by Nouvel. France's premier architect designs his own monograph. The work of France's internation Zobraziť viac
We tend to divide buildings into two basic categories—private structures such as houses, and public buildings like railway... Zobraziť viac
Kompletný sprievodca súčasným architektonickým dizajnom... Zobraziť viac
Taschen (1 Feb 2005) - The mechanics of lightness "The array of buildings by Renzo Piano is staggering in scope and comprehensiv Zobraziť viac
Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel... Zobraziť viac
Here you'll find familiar names, such as O. Gehry, Meier, Ando, Foster, and Starck, as well as a host of brilliant future stars... Zobraziť viac
TASCHEN’s new architecture series brings a unique perspective to world architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country... Zobraziť viac
