For over two centuries, public space has been gradually adjusted to meet the needs of a rapidly growing traffic. Which role design plays is obvious: The first iron-made bridge was designed and built in England in 1779 and has now been declared a world heritage by UNESCO. Full of visionary projects, the 20th century marked a heroic time for Traffic Design. Already in 1913 Sant'Elia, an Italian architect, designed a combined "city station for planes, trains and cars". In 1925 Le Corbusier defined a development plan for Paris, which was named "Plan Voisin" after a car maker. The growing French metropolis was supposed to be remodeled to serve as an automobile-city. But also smaller projects attracted the attention of the old masters. A gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956 in Cloquet, Minnesota remains a tourist attraction to this day.

Creating an overall look while guaranteeing autonomy for each shop, integrating communal areas and handling parking and public facilities are just some of the challenges of designing shopping malls.Outstanding examples of how these challenges were met are included on these pages.Floor plans, technical specifications, materiaLs used and commentaries on each project are included, all provided by the designing architects themselves. Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Hermann & Valentiny et Associes, or Herzog & de Meuron are just some of the architectural talents who have contributed their work to this fine selection.

Since 1970 , the architect Barton Myers has constructed three custom-designed steel residences in addition to developing a flexible prototype for standardized, mass-produced housing. Each project represents a unique approach to a radically different set of client, site and building requirements, demonstrating the versatility that steel construction holds in urban, suburban and semi-rural contexts. Viewed collectively, Myers' work creatively envisions the potential that mass production, using exposed steel frame construction and standardized off-the-shelf industrial components, can hold for environmentally sensitive design. This book is a unique, in-depth study of three major residential projects. Each project is presented in remarkable detail, with full-colour photographs, sketches, plans and text, including the architect's own thoughts on the creation of each home.

This book encompasses a wide selection of trade show stands, realized by the outstanding international architects and designers, who have transformed this extraordinary facet of retail design into a fully-fledged art. Each one of the projects included in this volume has been carefully chosen according to a criterion of originality, creativity and innovation. Full-color glossy photographs, rigorous graphic documentation, and explanations by the authors themselves accompany those selected. All of which, added to the complete follow-up of how the design process developed, makes this work a necessary and exciting tool for architects, designers and students, as well as for all professionals wishing to extend their knowledge in the field of retail space design and the architecture of trade show stands.

In HOME Kelly Hoppen explores the entire process of creating home that meets all your needs - one that is as functional and versatile as it is beautiful and nurturing. Giving a clear picture of her design approach at every stage - from the conception of the idea, though the planning and decision-making, to implementing the work and achieving the reality - she reveals how to get the most from your living space. Kelly's skill in understanding how a home works and what gives it its individual look is illustrated by a portfolio of projects from the UK, USA, Israel and Switzerland. Alongside the stunning photographs by Vincent Knapp, room boards and architectural plans and drawings help explain how to reconfigure space and make design and layout choices, as well as illustrating how to transform ideas into workable schemes. Insightful text offers advice and inspiration, with checklists, practical tips and information from expert consultants. Case studies incorporating plans and room boards summarize key topics

Perkins+Will, a global architecture and design practice, releases the first volume in a series of publications showcasing the talent of its teams and scope of their projects.

As a significant item in contemporary town planning,the promenade demands a case study of its most successful examples.A place for people to see and be seen,the promenade is the meeting placw where a society's identity is constantly reaffirmed Omission of this in some urban areas has underlined the need for other public areas besides gas stations.Thus,a deeply rooted urban tradition,cutting-edge contemporary planning and environmental concerns meet in a thrilling new field of design.Thoroughly documented with large,full color photographs,plans,sketches and explanatory texts provided by the contributing architects,this book answers to the need of professionals or laymen seeking up-to-date knowledge regarding the management of public space in the ciry.

With ever-incteasing numbers of travel-savvy customers has come the need for hotels to upgrade their concept of what makes for a comfor-table stay.The many innovative designs found in these pages are des-tined to readifine the concept of what a hotel should be-form a design perspective as well as using criteria of comfort for customers.Through documentation is provided in the form of plans,sketches and text by the architects and goraeous,full color photographs.

Parks offer a little bit of nature in the middle of a vast gray city. Urban Spaces: New City Parks looks at fifteen ground-breaking projects that blur the distinction between landscaping and art, between artificial and natural. These projects explore the possibilities of landscape architecture with more than fifteen innovative, imaginative solutions to urban challenges. Thoroughly documented with commentary by the creators and hundreds of full-color photographs and plans, these projects represent the future and direction of green-space planning.

Organised in thematic sections -New Classic,Fusion and Modern-each designer is profiled in context to his or her own personal style and signature collection.For example,Jacques Garcia offers insight into his flamboyant,neoclassicism;Kelly Hoppen identifies how she fuses Eastern influences with contemporary neutrality;Andree Putman dicusses her passion for a clean ,modern approach combined with an architectural sensitivity;Thomas Sandell reveals his modernist mantra;and Jonathan Reed shows his instinctive eye for eclecticism. 作者简介 Dominic Bradbury is a well-known writer and journalist who has worked for many leading interiors magazines,including House Garden,Homes Gardens,Harpers Queen and Elle Decorationas well as many newspapers.He has written a number of other books on architecture and design and is co-author with Martin Waller of Andrew Martin's Fusion Interiors,published by Pavilion Books.

This book explores the modern architecture the modern architecture of Mexico, with an emphasis from the early 1980s to the present day. It is particularly appropriate now, given a renewed interest in the recent modern architecture of Mexico, and as the work of several Mexican architects is now being recognised, published and appreciated outside of Mexico. The focus is on architects and their work. A series of buildings have been selected to establish a dialogue and to identify and articulate the complex diversity of modern architecture that is Mexico today. The selection exemplifies quality of design, of spacial and tectonic exploration, and the different perspectives that coexist. Underlying ideas and ideological positions that place the architects in the modern architectural movement are explored and an introductory article by Miguel Adria places early modern architecture in Mexico in context.

Presenting the best in today's interior design world, this book's leading feature is on unique hotels created by interior designers. The main body of the book showcases an extensive range of wonderful designs from around the world for commercial spaces, eateries, retail and beauty outlets, art spaces, theme parks, airport lounges, shopping malls, hospitals, offices, and educational facilities.

An illustrated guide to "green" design strategies "This is a book that many in the design community have been waiting for--a volume that clearly and succinctly lays out the strategies and tools at our disposal for creating interiors that will serve not only our clients' needs, but also those of the planet. Best of all, it's an inspiration to read, allowing each of us to see our way to becoming a part of the design solution needed for a sustainable future. If you are a designer, you need this book!"--Sarah Susanka, FAIA, author of the Not So Big series and Home by Design "This excellent book will benefit designers of residential interiors that incorporate sustainable design into their practices or are looking to begin to do so. Designers may be surprised by the variety of projects shown that are great examples of residential sustainable interiors."--Bernadette Upton, ASID, LEED AP, founding member of the Sustainable Design Council and member of the Florida Green Building Coalition Issue

Interior architect Esther Gutmer lived in the United States from 1980 to 1986, where she fell in love with the concept that Ralph Lauren had introduced with his "Home Collection': living as an art,with fully furnished interiors revealing the designer's inspiration and sense of per-fection. Upon her return to Europe, Esther Gutmer decided to transfer this home-design culture to the country of her birth. Over two decades later, Esther Gutmer's studio, which now has ten employees, ar-chitects and interior designers, has grown to become a point of reference in the field of contemporary classic interiors. She has created and coordinated many exclusive private interiors, and also has a variety of retail projects to her name.

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The endless array of possibilities for interior spaces is again showcased in this superb, full-colour publication. Covering the latest trends in commercial spaces and restaurants, leisure spaces and art centres, public and special-purpose spaces, and retail spaces and showrooms, this book offers a plethora of ideas.

When designing new workspaces, architects and interior designers are faced with the challenge not only of creating versatile and dynamic environments, but also of turning the company's image and corporate identity into three-dimensional reality. Today's workspace design is also increasingly characterized by a greater ecological awareness, as seen in the optimization of materials and alternative energy systems of the work included herein. This volume is a select sampling of twenty groundbreaking design programs, each of which is a masterful reworking of the concepts of space, material and color. Presenting work by accomplished architects as well as up-and-coming names, this is an invaluable reference on the current state of office design.

Known for its beautiful traditional and contemporary handicrafts, it's no wonder that Thailand is home to some of the most beautifully decorated houses in the world. Elegant, innovative and versatile, Contemporary Thai is overflowing with an amazing array of design ideas. From modernist furniture, table settings, light fixtures and furnishings combining old traditions with new styles, Contemporary Thai is the perfect book for anyone looking to add a distinctive touch to their home decor.

Modern Japanese House is an overview of recent domestic design trends in Japan and features an array of projects from a variety of architects, both known and new to the international architecture scene. The projects are divided into five chapters - Tiny Houses, Inside/ Outside, Multi Generation Houses, Work/Play, and Vacation Houses - that reflect the issues particular to residential design in Japan. Architects featured include such familiar figures as Kazuyo Sejima, Jun Aoki, Shigeru Ban, Hitoshi Abe and Shuhei Endo, as well as lesser known practitioners such as Nobuaki Furuya, Hiroshii Nakao, among others.

Since the release of 1000 x European Architecture in 2006, theworld of architecture has gone through some major changes: in themidst of a seemingly unstoppable building boom the banking crisisdescended on the world economy in 2008, but since 2010 a spirit ofoptimism has taken hold again. A completely new impact for theworld of architecture, which is gaining in significance, is the Web2.0 and the rapidly increasing influence of social media. Thevehement debates about style at the end of the 20th century havefaded away, instead the questions of quality in execution, valenceof the material and especially ecological sustainability have movedto the foreground of the discussions. The new edition of thebestseller 1000 x European Architecture presents the Europeanbuilding culture during this tumultuous time with 1000 new projectsfrom the last five years.

Emergence is an important new concept in artificial intelligence, information theory, digital technology, economics, climate studies, material science and biometric engineering. It is a development which is set to inform not only the construction of buildings, but also the composition of new materials. As a new science, coupled with material and technological innovations, it is set to enter architecture into a new phase of transition. This book presents an account of related developments in artificial intelligence and evolutionary computation, and shows how these developments are being incorporated into new architectures. This book marks the introduction of a new topic in design; Includes high quality CAD images; Accompanies a travelling exhibition, showing in Oslo and Copenhagen; Includes interviews with Frei Otto and a review of the Advanced Geometry Group at Ove Arup and Partners. 作者简介： Michael Hensel, Achim Menges and Michael Weinstock are co-

Asian Bar and Restaurant Design is a selection of more than 40 sleekly designed and wonderfully executed bars, restaurants and clubs from across Southeast Asia. Representative of a new wave of interior design and architecture that combines Eastern aesthetics and materials with Western know-how, these designs are sure to excite insiders of the hospitality industry, foodies, interior design aficionados and people who love beautiful and well-designed spaces.

Take a close-up look at the most eye-catching exhibits of the year * More than 250 full-color photos of the best booths * Innovative exhibits in all sizes, from 300 square feet to 45,000 square feet Contemporary Exhibit Design No. 2 presents more than 200 full-color photographs of the work of top exhibit designers, selected from trade show venues across the country and around the world. The most innovative, eye-catching exhibits of clothing, cars, computers and electronics, entertainment, insurance, and many other goods and services are shown, in sizes ranging from 300 square feet to 45,000 square feet. Both exteriors and interiors are shown, with special focus on showing how signage, color, light, animation, and decorative props contribute to impact and appeal. Packed with ideas and inspiration, Contemporary Exhibit Design No.2 is a must-have for everyone involved in exhibit design and planning.

The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods. From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code-required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings around the world. Not only are they cost effective and environmentally friendly, but, when used correctly, these natural alternatives match the strength and durability of many mainstream construction materials. This book examines a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems. It also covers key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements. Experts on each building system have contributed core chapters that explore the history, development, climatic appropriateness, environmental benefits, performance characteristics, construction techniqu