History of Architecure presents a comprehensive survey of world architecture from antiquity to the present. Over a thousand superb photographs illustrate 500 important buildings, further elecidated by plans and details of infividual architectural elements. An informative, chronologically organized text decribes individual buildings and their stylistic vocabulary with specialized inpit from architectural theory and the decorative arts. The magnificent photographs and fascinating text combine to form a complete presentation of the art of building.

This compact tome delivers a brief but excellent "tour" of Venice through its photographs and de*ions. Though small in size it offers a huge amount of information on art and architecture, as the title implies, but also on history and some of the traditions. Separate articles are dedicated to specific people and events, such as Antonio Vivaldi, the Jewish Ghetto and the Carnivale, among others.,

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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.

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.,

Welcome to the home of the future, courtesy of Universal Design, a new movement that's helping the disabled, the aged, pregnant women, and children live with ease and comfort. Think of the automatic garage door, which originated out of necessity for a client whose condition prevented him from lifting a heavy door. Now just imagine if your home was as easy to operate. High-Access Home redefines the standards for home design today. Conveniently positioned sinks, grab bars in the shower, properly illuminated hallways, and remote controls for the window shades, adjustable kitchen counters are just some of the improvements shown in this illustrated volume. You'll never have to reach for a light switch or bend for an outlet again. At first glance, a home that follows the principles of Universal Design does not look any different from a traditional, well-crafted home. A connoisseur of the user-friendly Universal Design home appreciates its invisibility as much as its functionality. Subtle differences are its ha

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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.

Once strictly applied to the reconversion of old warehouses and industrial spaces, the concept of loft has evolved since its conception in 1960s, and now it applies to any open--plan space. This evolution has allowed the architects and designers to go beyond the while walls and exposed beams, resulting in an explosion of new materials, colors and textures. Whether they house a dwelling, a working space, or both, these tendencies are presented in this volume through the latest projects of world-renowned architects and designers.

Bloomsbury，Notting Hill or Kensington in London，and Tribeca，SoHo of Chelsea in New York are some of the trendiest and most renowned neighborhoods in the world.Through a selection of the most elegant and luxurious apartments located in these two metropolis，created by the hottest architects and interior designers，the reader will find itself transported to the chic and opulent world of their dwellers.

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...

This volume，through a selection of the world’s greatest examples of terraces，porches，balconies.patios and gazebos，will provide inspiration to homeowners who would like to extend the physical limits of their home by developing a link between interior and exterior，while ctrating a place of calm and tranquility in which to relax and be at ease。