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An illustrated celebration of architecture using shipping containers as modular building elements, resulting in affordable moveable and sustainable prefabricated homes.

An illustrated celebration of architecture with bricks - the most traditional, inexpensive and flexible of building materials - in a series of recent modern projects.

An illustrated selection of home office designs showing how architects and interior designers have created new spaces in private houses to accommodate the new need to work from home.

In diesem Buch wird die Arbeit von 30 Architekturbüros gewürdigt; arrivierte Architekten werden neben aufstrebenden Talenten vorgestellt. Einige von ihnen wurden bereits vielfach ausgezeichnet und veröffentlicht. Weltweit tätig, werden hier ihre herausragenden Arbeiten vorgestellt. Neben herausragender Innovationskraft, Antizipation künftiger Herausforderungen und die Entwicklung langfristiger Visionen , werden zeitgenössische Ideen von Komfort, Nutzbarkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und Qualität verarbeitet.Architecture Here & Now stellt eine reiche Vielfalt von Designansätzen zusammen, die von unterschiedlichen Faktoren geleitet werden.

Das Blakstad Studio hat sich auf Design spezialisiert, das auf dem historischen Mittelmeerraum basiert und Stil und Bautechniken so kombiniert, dass sie dem modernen Lebensstil entsprechen. Von der Recherche und dem Erwerb eines Grundstücks auf Ibiza über Architektur und Inneneinrichtung bis hin zu Planung, Bau, Garten- und Landschaftsgestaltung - die Projekte werden als Ganzes konzipiert. Sie berücksichtigen die Wechselbeziehung zwischen Innen- und Außenräumen und wie das Haus vollständig in die umgebende Landschaft integriert werden kann. Die Harmonie zwischen den beiden Bereichen muss gewährleistet sein, ohne dass die Essenz der Architektur verloren geht oder die Schönheit des Landes beeinträchtigt wird, wobei das Wissen aus den Erfahrungen von Tausenden von Jahren genutzt wird, um eine tausendjährige Tradition am Leben zu erhalten.

A visual celebration of minimalist concepts in private spaces, demonstrating the growing popularity of minimalism in architecture and interior design.

Thirty international designers, architects and advertising agencies present their latest projects for trade fairs, exhibitions and cultural and business displays.

An illustrated celebration of industrial style and how it influences modern interior design for residential and commercial buildings.

Through projects of various scales, this book illustrates the fascinating process of reconversion of built architecture.

A presentation of contemporary work from thirty international interior designers illustrating their latest projects for houses and apartments.

Thirty leading pioneers of the North American green architecture movement present their latest designs for high-end homes and interiors.

An illustrated guide to renovating or remodelling your home into a stylish personalised dream home whatever the size and budget.

Residential architecture and landscape design projects in the USA desert states, highlighting unique design challenges and opportunities.

A visual celebration of Mediterranean gardens with special visual appeal and dynamic impact deigned by an internationally-renowned landscape architect.

Thirty international architects and interior designers present their latest bathroom projects from small and minimalist to the most opulent facilities.

Illustrated design projects which demonstrate how the many facets of environmental sustainability can be applied in the field of modern architecture.

A visual celebration of the diversity in recent library architecture (new buildings, conversions and extensions) which allows for the demands of multi-media technology.

A visual celebration of thirty architects and their latest projects for residential, public and commercial buildings in today's Switzerland.

An explanation of the meaning of architecture and how to understand the quality and meaning to be found in architectural images.

Illustrated showcase of the most recent designs by 29 international architects for chapels, churches, cemeteries, cathedrals and memorials.

An illustrated celebration of the spirit of authentic Latin American cuisine and the sun-kissed hospitality of the "Cabana" lifestyle.

An illustrated collection of the most recent examples of public space planning and development for parks, squares and gardens by thirty international architects.

An architect's illustrated guide to the latest developments and designs for state-of-the-art swimming pools, garden pools and other flat surface water features.

An illustrated monograph celebrating the work of the celebrated European-based, UK-trained lighting and interior designer, featuring many of her projects which combine art, technology and spirituality.

An illustrated collection of chic houses and apartments, showcasing the work of the most relevant interior designers of the San Francisco Bay area.

An illustrated collection of projects exploring the role and use of light (both for practical and abstract purposes) in and around buildings in present day architecture.

A showcase for playschools and nurseries created by thirty leading international architects, which explore the effects of buildings on children's behaviour.

A comprehensive illustrated overview of European architecture today, showcasing the work of thirty architects who have driven the trends and styles of the last five years.

An illustrated showcase for 35 architects from Europe and the USA and their newest modern villa projects in cities, on mountains, lakeside or the coast.