The power of simplicity is fundamental to minimalist living .It is the purest essence of the home and interior ,with no redundancy or frills.although widely seen today.minimalism only took flight when Luminaries such as john pawson,Claudio silvestrin,peter zumthor and alberto campo baeza brought about far =reaching changes in the world of contemporary architecture and interiors with their minimalistic designs.This book presents 12 recently completed projects by leading architects and designers who are all worthy ambassadors of the "less is more"principle.

Hip Dining Japan showcases the most contemporary and hip restaurant designs in Japan. Reinterpreting the traditional spatial requirements of the Japanese dining space, the designers have created new ways to address these constraints as features. Often injected with a twist, some of the featured projects expound the private dining concept as fantasy structures integrated into the dining space, to create a sensational experience for the guests. Others mastered the art of applying fiber modern lighting in contrast to their Zen design sensibil-ity, to enhance the encounter and dramatize the ambience. Creating extraordinary interior expressions that are unique to the dining scene in Japan, the restaurants fea-tured reflect a hip dining experience that is visually psychedelic and stylistically flamboyant. Breaking away from the stereotypical conventions of Japanese rural styles of Inns and Ryokans, the contemporary Japanese restaurant continues to influence cross-cultural trends, by striking out to redefine wha

Focuses on the interior design of retail spaces from around the world.

Displaying a wonderful array of visually tempting and delicious produce, staffed by friendly and knowledgeable experts, a whole new generation of stylishly designed food shops are emerging. Conveniently located, they are often epicurean magnets for local communities or centrally placed meccas for cosmopolitan customers. Whatever their location, however, they all appeal to our eyes, nose, ears, taste and touch; because we shop with our senses. They also connect to something more vital, whether we are aware of it or not – our emotions. Designers of food shops are not just charged with the responsibility of creating a good-looking space, they also most aptly and discreetly push shoppers’ mental buttons, triggering their needs, desires and aspirations, by a marriage of design and psychology. This book is a unique opportunity to browse thirty-three fabulous food shops, the majority built since 2000, in Britain and Continental Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. They not only look marvello

Inner cities are experiencing a newed boom, the demand for 21st century living spaces in today?s renaissance of urban centralization is on the rise. So for the past few years, many architects have been rediscovering and creatively reinterpreting the aeste

MODERNTOCLASSIC is a rare jewel in the world of architectural monographs, welcoming the reader behind the gates of some of today's most inspiring residential estates. Whether it is a contemporary compound, a French chateau, an Italian villa, an English manor or a Neo-classical estate, the internationally acclaimed architectural firm Landry Design Group has skillfully designed each project with an exquisite attention to detail and a keen understanding of their client's unique lifestyles. The firm's ability to create within the influence of architectural precedents or to freely invent within contemporary parameters displays a unique talent that has attracted the attention of today's movers and shakers, including such notable clients as Eddie Murphy, Kenny G, Rod Stewart, Sylvester Stallone Sugar Ray Leonard, Keyshawn Johnson and Wayne Gretzky. Graced with a foreword by Paul Goldberger, an introduction by Michael Webb and an enlightening essay by Richard Landry, over 350 inspiring color photographs a

Baltimore, Maryland-based Development Design Group Inc.(DDG) is an internationally renowned planning, architecture and design company unique in its ability to deliver dynamic, extraordinary solutions to place-making in cities, town and suburbs around the world. DDG Inc. is a much sought after firm that excels in designing themed environments, regional planning, waterfront development, urban revitalisation, specialty centre development and creative concept generation. This handsome volume charts the trail DDG has blazed, creating hubs of activity where ideas, commerce, dreams and lifestyles converge in new and sensational ways.

This acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. For this fourth edition Kenneth Frampton has added a major new chapter that explores the effects of globalization on architecture in recent years, the rise annd rise of the celebrity architect, and the way in which practices worldwide have addressed such issues as sustainability and habitat. The bibliography has also been updated and expanded, making this volume more complete and indispensable than ever.

This book aspires to create a wide perspective on the various trends in current Finnish office architecture, from traditional brick buildings to the imaginative glazed towers and glass facades today. Featuring 14 contemporary buildings -- a selection of the very best of Finnish office architecture from the present century -- these buildings show that modern Finnish office architecture represents cutting-edge high-technology with a humane and caring aspect.

The Case Study House program (1945 1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique. The program, which concentrated on the Los Angeles area and oversaw the design of 36 prototype homes, sought to make available plans for modern residences that could be easily and cheaply constructed during the postwar building boom. Highly experimental, the program generated houses that were designed to redefine the modern home, and thus had a pronounced influence on architecture American and international both during the program's existence and even to this day. This compact guide includes all projects featured in our XL version, with over 150 photos and plans and a map of where all houses are (or were) located.

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。

The architect's favorite handbook-more informative and easier to use than ever! The Architect's Studio Companion is the laborsaving design resource that architects and builders have relied on for years. Now in its fourth edition, this industry standard continues its reputation as a reliable tool for the preliminary selecting, configuring, and sizing of the structural, mechanical, and egress systems of a building. Bestselling authors Edward Allen and Joseph Iano reduce complex engineering and building code information to simple approximations that enable the designer to lay out the fundamental systems of a building in a matter of minutes and get on with the design. Now in a flex binding that makes it even easier to use, The Architect's Studio Companion, Fourth Edition provides quick access to reliable rules of thumb that offer vital help for selecting, configuring, and sizing: * Structural systems * Heating, cooling, and electrical systems * Egress provisions, including exit

This new Architecture Highlights volume is based on the 2007 edition, which sold out instantly after its publication. Since then Shanglin continue its quest to track the creation of the most important figures in contemporary architecture on the globe and adhere to its editing criterion and idea. The architects featured here are characterized in America, Asia/Pacific and Europe chapter, constituting a regional background of different culture and society. 100 wonderful design works from these unique and internationally celebrated architects reflect the dynamic trends of contemporary architecture; furthermore, this volume is an aggregation of language and technique, style and tide, concept and thought.It explores the true meaning of architecture to the human's world and proposes various possibility of architecture design in reality and future.

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-

How much may a steel frame be out of plumb? What are the expected variations of a precast concrete panel? What is required to successfully detail finish materials on masonry? Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components-- including all-important accumulated dimensional variations. Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-to-use reference features: More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts； New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and b

Following the success of the earlier titles in this series,"Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture" provides analysis ofboth the technical and the aesthetic importance of details inmodern glass architecture. Featuring the work of renownedarchitects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the mostrecently completed and influential glass designs for residential,public and commercial architecture. Each project is presented withcolour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as wellas numerous construction details. There is also a de*ive text,detailed captions and in-depth information for each project,including the location, client, architectural project team, mainconsultants and contractors. The projects are presented in clearand concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styledin the same consistent way and presented at standard architecturalscales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM whichcontains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS a

Emergence is one of the most exciting new fields in architecture today, gaining interest from not only academics and students but also leading professionals, with directors from Fosters, Arup and Bentley Systems all attending the most recent symposium on the subject at the Architects Association, London. As a concept, Emergence has captured the zeitgeist, embodying the pervasive cultural interest in genetics and biological sciences. In the sciences, Emergence is an explanation of how natural systems have evolved and maintained themselves, and it has also been applied to artificial intelligence, information systems, economics and climate studies. The potential of the mathematics of Emergence that underlie the complex systems of nature is now being realised by engineers and architects for the production of complex architectural forms and effects, in advanced manufacturing of 'smart' materials and processes, and in the innovative designs of active structures and responsive environments.This is the first b

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

本书为高等院校土木工程专业的学科基础课教材，内容包括概论、材料的基本性能、结构构件以概率理论为基础极限状态设计方法的基本原理，以及受弯构件、受压、拉构件、受扭构件、预应力混凝土构件的性能分析、设计计算和构造措施。 本书对混凝土结构构件的性能及分析有充分的论述，概念清楚；有明确的计算方法和详细的设计步骤，以及相当数量的计算例题，有利于理解结构构件的受力性能和具体的设计计算方法。每章有小结、思考题和习题等内容；文字通顺易懂，论述由浅入深，循序渐进，便于自学理解，巩固深入。书中还给出了部分专业术语的英文表述。 本书可作为高等院校土木工程专业的教材，也可供有关的设计、施工和科研人员使用。

Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898 1976) was not only influenced by the landscape of his native country, but by the political struggle over Finland's place within European culture. After early neoclassical buildings, Alvar Aalto turned to ideas based on Functionalism, subsequently moving toward more organic structures, with brick and wood replacing plaster and steel. In addition to designing buildings, furniture, lamps, and glass objects with his wife Aino, he painted and was an avid traveler. A firm believer that buildings have a crucial role in shaping society, Aalto once said;The duty of the architect is to give life a more sensitive structure.

in this book a revision is proposed of the architec-ture of the last decade of the twentieth century,by means of the most well-known professionals and some of their emblematic works. Although in many cases the proJects chosen are of a great scale, some of minor scale have been introduced due to the fact that they have become significant within the trajectory of a specific author. All of this allows us to offer a double reading of a the-me: the first allows us to present the projects of the last decade in order to show the world archi- tectural panorama,and the second,to present some of the most significant works of an architect so as to offer a first vision of his professional development.

The work of R.M. Kliment and Frances Halsband Architects is always executed in a manner that is at once spare and engaging; with a spirit that is neither restricted nor self-indulgent; neither mean nor flamboyant. There is no intention to startle the masses, nor does it embody moderation. It is work that finds its own niche - economically, imaginatively, and purposefully. The firm's work bears an extraordinary sense of concern for human presence, demonstrating that architecture is a serious calling. The deep professionalism that it brings to its work, the intensity of its craft, and the disciplined artistry it embodies are only part of the picture. Its example and its active advocacy for thoughtful design are making a significant impact on the architectural profession.