A temptation to dream This book explores contemporary interiors in the sun-soaked land that stretches from the Sahara to the Mediterranean: Morocco. The diversity is breathtaking: the rural pis? architecture of the south is a far cry from the Hispano-Mooresque ornamental beauty of the imperial cities. Moroccan Interiors are as endlessly varied as the country itself, from the restored palaces in the medina of Marrakesh (where aesthetes of the international set now live) to humble troglodyte fishermen's homes at Sidi Moussa d?Aglou. The colorful palette of this country and the light there themselves suffuse these very different homes with a vitality that is as distinctive to modern Morocco as it is a reflection of contemporary trends in d?cor worldwide. The author: Lisa Lovatt-Smith was born in 1967 in Barcelona of British parents. She has since lived in London, Madrid and Milan. At eighteen she began a meteoric career at the various international editions of Vogue. She has since decided to concentrate on writi

Complessi industriali dismessi, che hanno quindi perso la propria funzione originaria, possono rinascere a nuova vita grazie a progetti di riconversione che, rispondendo alle esigenze di una societ~ moderna in continua trasformazione, consentono un nuovo utilizzo di tall strutture. Industrial Chic riflette questa costante metamorfosi del paesaggio urbano: una metamorfosi che interessa ormai numerose metropoli e citta in tutto il mondo. En perdant leur fonction principale, les b~timents industriels se voient modifies et reconve~is des fins multiples et s'adaptent aux n~cessites du present. Industrial Chic refl~te cette m~tamorphose constante du paysage urbain de diverses villes du monde entier. Industrial buildings in disuse, which have lost their main function, can be given a new lease of life by great projects which allow their reconversion into new and multifunctional solutions living up to the present-day needs. IndustrialChic reflects this constant and modern transformation of urban landscape in

As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The seond edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand. This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the

Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural GraphicStandards have been referred to as the "architect′s bible." Fromsite excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the firstplace to look when an architect is confronted with a question aboutbuilding design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations,including both reference drawings and constructible architecturaldetails, this book provides an easily accessible graphic referencefor highly visual professionals. To celebrate seventy–five years as the cornerstone of an industry,this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough andsignificant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in ageneration. Substantially revised to be even more relevant totoday′s design professionals, it features: An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce MauDesign that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, andnew typeface Better organized–– a completely new organization structure appliesthe UniFormat(r) classification syst

The office will become increasingly more adept as a foil for the visions and the selfrealisation of employers and architects. The forms these visions may take, and the way in which planners today are approaching the task of designing workspaces, is the subject of this volume, which uses a selection of 30 representative projects with a wide variety of different approaches: some mark a break with the traditional organisation of offices; some, it would seem, want to make offices into artistic interiors; others yet again work with the psychology of colours and shapes, or combine the interior withe the landscape and environment.

In our current global networked culture that puts so much emphasis on the virtual and the visual, the mind and the body have become detached and ultimately disconnected. Though physical appearance is idolised for its sexual appeal and its social identity, the role of the body in developing a full understanding of the physical world and the human condition has become neglected. The potential of the human body as a knowing entity – with all our senses as well as our entire bodily functions being structured to produce and maintain silent knowledge together – fails to be recognised. It is only through the unity of mind and body that craftsmanship and artistic work can be fully realised. Even those endeavours that are generally regarded as solely intellectual, such as writing and thinking, depend on this union of mental and manual skills. In The Thinking Hand, Juhani Pallasmaa reveals the miraculous potential of the human hand. He shows how the pencil in the hand of the artist or architect becomes the

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.

Combining the echoes of a minimalistic expression, the language of design hotel’s composition appears to be deliberately simplified to offer the possibility of communication between the worlds of architectural design and industry. They are now moving closer together to enable the exchange of roles and defining the most sophisticated attainable qualities for a space ad its users. The harmonious existence of this type of hotels emerged worldwide five years ago, allowing inhabitants to adapt a new identity through the experiences o architectonic spaces and cosmopolitan hubs. The volume at hand illustrates over 50 contemporary international design examples that naturally fuse through the balance of comfort, function and style, making hotels a " home in time".

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.

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

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.

Get the definitive, holistic guide to transforming space withlight. There are no shortcuts to designing beautiful and effectivearchitectural lighting. Lighting is both an art and a science thatimpacts occupants' health and well-being, the Earth's resources, aproject's cost, and user satisfaction in the built environment. Ifyou are serious about lighting, Architectural Lighting Design,Third Edition is the one source for all the technical skills,aesthetic fundamentals, and practical knowledge you need to designefficient, sustainable interior and exterior lighting for everytype of building. p Expanding on the depth and breadth ofprevious editions, this edition boasts more than one-quarter newmaterial, including new discussions about sustainability, lightingdetails, and the assessment of manufacturers' product data. Thisrichly visual, learning tool and reference ramps up the wattage ofits coverage with: More than 220 black-and-white photographs, which expand andimprove the visual repertoire.

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 work of MVRDV can be considered an emblematic turning point in Dutch architecture. Early projects such as the Light Urbanism study for the Municipality of Rotterdam, the headquarters for Public Broadcasting Company VPRO and housing for elderly Wozoco's in Amsterdam brought MVRDV to the attention of a wide field of clients and gave them international acclaim. What stands out as the characteristic feature of MVRDV is an adherence to reality and the need to strip the eye of preconceived ideas. The operational methodology that stems from this is centered around the application of the "technique" of the datascape, based on extensive and generalized research that tends to assemble an enormous quantity of information so as to proceed to the project phase in a rational, objective manner. The book examines the distinctive features of MVRDV's work and shows the full range of their achievements. 作者简介： Michele Costanzo is professor of planning and design at the University of Siracusa. He writes reg

Site analysis is the key to a well-designed project. In fact,the careful and complete analysis of a site and its surroundingcontext can lead to better development proposals, smoother designimplementation, and, ultimately, higher quality builtenvironments. This carefully conceived book is the first to detail each crucialstep in the site analysis and planning process, from site selectionthrough design development. It shows how these activities areintegrated to arrive at a site plan that successfully balances theneeds of the client and other stakeholders with the site'ssuitability for the intended land uses. With more than 130illustrations, this book includes many outstanding examples of mapsand site plans created by leading land planning firms. It offersguidance on: * Site identification, evaluation, and selection * Site inventories of physical, biological, and culturalattributes * Land use suitability analysis using Geographic InformationSystems (GIS) * Concept planning and

With *ing, computer programming becomes integral to the digital design process. It provides unique opportunities for innovation, enabling the designer to customise the software around their own predilections and modes of working. It liberates the designer by automating many routine aspects and repetitive activities of the design process, freeing-up the designer to spend more time on design thinking. Software that is modified through *ing offers a range of speculations that are not possible using the software only as the manufacturers intended it to be used. There are also significant economic benefits to automating routines and coupling them with emerging digital fabrication technologies, as time is saved at the front-end and new file-to-factory protocols can be taken advantage of. Most significantly perhaps, *ing as a computing program overlay enables the tool user (designer) to become the new tool maker (software engineer). Though *ing is not new to design, it is only recently that it has started to

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the minimalist trend and the influence it has had upon decoration and interior design。 The projects chosen， although they cannot always be labeled as “100% minimalist，” do clearly reflect the impact of this movement on architecture，art，fashion，and design。 As the modern movement gradually began to fade out， minimalist art came into its own and then went on to become an unmistakable reference for the subsequent minimalist movement， as exemplified in architecture and decoration by the inspiring works of the modern masters Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier。