A celebration of a brilliant young talent at the height of his powers. This work comprises four useful components such as: an introduction by Stuart Hall; a documentation of thirteen of Adjaye`s acclaimed residential projects; a series of visual essays; and essays from cultural critics who have been touched by his buildings....

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Meier makes no pretense to design "organic" architecture; rather he willfully places his designs in a more reflective context. When asked if his use of white geometric forms might not be considered a symbolic victory over nature, he says, No. I think that it's really a statement of what we do as architects, that what we make is not natural....

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Эту книгу студенты-архитекторы предпочтут скрыть от глаз профессоров и будут хранить в своей студии, даже когда закончат образование, потому что в ней ясно и доходчиво изложены те идеи и понятия, которые на лекциях и занятиях кажутся заумными и недоступными. В этой книге представлен 101 урок по дизайну, черчению, творческому процессу и искусству презентации - от "как провести линию" до сложностей...

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When I. M. Pei was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1983, the jury said he had "given this century some of its most beautiful interior spaces and exterior forms." I. M. Pei: Complete Works, the first and definitive survey of the master architect, attests to this statement by showcasing Pei’s transcendent, sculptural forms in over fifty projects and more than...

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Rizzoli's second monograph on this distinguished New York firm follows Gwathmey Siegel: Buildings and Projects 1982-1992. The sequel presents the exquisite residential work for which the firm is so justifiably renowned--from private apartments in Manhattan to homes in Switzerland and California. Also shown are cultural and institutional works, notably, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the International Center...

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Collective housing has played a major role in architectural advances of the twentieth century. Social changes in the western world have forced architects to take note of the new priorities. Family ruptures and the manifestation of new models of cohabitation have confirmed the value of collective housing as a space that covers the bare necessities and allows a great aesthetic...

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Following the success of Images' first "Another 100 of the World's Best Houses" book, we searched the globe for another collection of amazing houses. The result of this search is "Another 100 of the World's Best Houses". Each house in this new volume has been selected for its unique and extraordinary qualities. The overwhelming theme is the way in which...

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Images adds to its comprehensive collection of outstanding architectural publications "100 of the World's Best Houses". This exciting and up-to-date publication features houses that have been designed by the world's leading residential architects, and showcases contemporary trends in modern architecture.
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The architecture of the twenty-first century has found in Maximalism the ideal vehicle through which to express the configuration of an ever-growing desire for uniqueness as well as a way of accentuating the personality of the most important architects of the contemporary world....

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One single word best sums up human behaviour overthe past 150 years: consumption. And the unbridled frenzy with which humankind has come to need newer things at a quicker pace has found its ultimate expression in the mall. The mall concept was invented in Europe in the late 19th century - in the form of shopping arcades - and has...

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Originally from Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep...

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Born and raised in Vienna, Richard Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn...

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We all need to create a space to escape from contemporary life. This selection of luxury dwellings is sure to inspire you—even if only to dream. Dotted around the globe, these select retreats use a variety of materials and styles to set just the right mood. These high-end hideaways offer a respite from modern life, but with all the style...

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The fifth entry in the Morphosis series presents the recent work of Pritzker Prize-winning Thom Maynes multifaceted firm, featuring a large body of built work published here for the first time. Литература на английском языке....

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From the early days as a member of the New York Five, Richard Meier has been a central figure in contemporary architecture in the United States. With the Getty Center and more recent buildings such as the Jubilee Church in Rome, the New Yorker has cemented his reputation as a truly international figure who has expanded the horizons of contemporary...

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The Mediterranean coast is attracting a growing number of people from all over the world, both holiday-makers and other visitors, some of whom eventually decide to settle in one of the countries that enjoy its unique environment. The benign climate, with its dry summers and mild winters, as well as the stunning tapestry of bays, rocky coves, sandy beaches, lush...

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The Marcel Breuer retrospective created by the Vitra Design Museum (Weil am Rhein) is the first to present his design work and the models of his most important buildings together. In Europe, Breuer is primarily known as a designer while in America, as a teacher and architect; the exhibition aims at creating balance in the two different areas as well...

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Today, more than ever, multifamily housing is recognised as vital to modern, urban communities. This type of housing requires immense dexterity from an architectural perspective, because while promoting a sense of community living, a sense of aesthetics must also prevail. Michael J. Crosbie has selected more than 45 remarkable examples of multifamily housing for this handsome book. Accompanied by descriptive text...

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Manuelle Gautrand established her architectural practice in 1991, and has since produced a significant body of work. The firm spans a range of commission types, from domestic housing through to institutional, cultural, industrial and infrastructure projects. Sophistication of design, originality of intent and judicious choice of materials mark the work of Manuelle Gautrand Architects. The modern treatment of program, form...

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