Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz or Malaga - Andalusia, at the crossroad of Europe and Africa, has figured prominently in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean. The region has a rich heritage and a strong identity. Many cultural phenomena that are seen internationally as distinctively Spanish are largely or entirely Andalusian in origin. These include flamenco, bullfighting, and certain Moorish-influenced architectural styles. This handy guide will show you all hidden artistic and architectural gems of this fascinating region.,

Antonio Gaud (1852-1926) is one of the best-known architects of the 20th century. Even today, some 75 years after Gaud 's death, his playful, exuberant buildings continue to influence architects, sculptors, and designers. Perhaps most identified with the dynamic, sculptural facades found on his structures, Gaud is respected as much for his technological innovations as for his daring style. In this enlightening, portable volume, a concise, knowledgeable text by the director of the C tedra Gaud at the University of Barcelona is brilliantly illustrated with 200 images by a gifted architectural photographer to provide a new perspective on Gaud 's remarkable career. The author traces all the influences that led to the architect's definitive style, from his fascination with the Orient and Neogothicism to his love of naturalism and geometric forms. Here is the full range of his oeuvre, from the innovative residences for the G ell family to his unfinished masterpiece, the Church of the Sagrada Familia, which occu

When it comes to decorating with sophistication and flair, great style doesn't have to come with a big price tag. The editors of Budget Living magazine, the leading experts on living large and spending small, give readers the lowdown on design and show how to transform a home into a haven----without breaking the bank. From tiny studios to sprawling houses, this innovative do-it-yourself guide will inspire readers to add color, wit, and chic style to every room in the home. From floor plans and storage opportunities to quirky finishing details and small-scale projects, this book teaches you everything you need to know, including: How to use color to energize and unify your home； Where to find distinctive pieces that bring panache to any room； What you can do yourself-and when to defer to the experts； How planning ahead and thinking creatively can save you thousands of dollars； Why sometimes the smartest thing you can do is splurge on something you really love. 作者简介

La belle vie. The textures and tones of dreamy Provence. Nestled in the south of France, bordering the Mediterranean sea, is a magical region of the world renowned for its lavender fields, fine cuisine, golden sun, and dreamy landscapes. This land, known as Provence, has inspired such writers and artists as Alphonse Daudet, Frederic Mistral, and Vincent Van Gogh. Paul Cezanne loved the region's Mount Sainte Victoire so much that he immortalized it in his famous paintings; his Provence studio, which still looks the same as it did over one hundred years ago, is featured herein, as is the house where Mistral, 1904 Nobel prize-winner, lived and wrote. Also included are photographs of the famous Hotel Nord-Pinus in Arles where Jean Cocteau sojourned and Picasso stayed when he came to see the bullfights. Bringing together the region's most remarkable interiors, classical and contemporary, this book paints a gorgeous picture of Provencal living.,

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If ever there was an opportunity to enrich British infrastructure in the new spirit of architecture, the millennium has delivered it. The coincidence of the new century and the availability of vast resources from the profits of the National Lottery has led to a transformation of architecture in Britain unthought of just a few years ago. Not only the largest covered structure in the world - the Millennium Dome, on which views are divided - but fourteen landmark projects including museums, bridges, state-of-the-art visitor attractions, and botanic gardens; plus nearly two hundred smaller projects on the themes of revitalising cities, encouraging environmental sustainability, supporting the community, and investing in education. The selection presented here, made on the advice of our editorial board and consultants includes more than twenty projects from both major architects and innovative and younger practices now given unexpected opportunities, together with an exhaustive listing of all of them.

The kitchen and the bathroom are, functionally speaking, the most important rooms in the house. Through and extensive selection of images, in this volume the reader will find a source of inspiration and ideas to plan and decorate both kitchens and bathrooms, in a wide variety of styles: rustic, maximalist, modern, minimalist...

In an aeg full of stress and urgency, owning a getwawy home has be-come the dream ofmany city dwellers. This volume showcases houses designed for escape and relaxaton all over the world:from small moun-tain cabins or grand farmhouses to dramatically settled beach houses or lake shore cottages, any environment portrayed in Vacation Houses is the perfect place to unwind.

From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Dusseldorf, with finely rendered examples of the craft ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes.