This volume inaugurates a new series of publications edited bythree leading authors on the world's architectural and artisticscene: H.U.Obrist, Rem Koolhaas and Stefano Boeri. This series ofdialogues conducted by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Rem Koolhaas isdedicated to the most topical subjects on the international scene.Protagonists of the British architectural, political, and artisticscene, including Brian Eno, Zaha Hadid, Doris Lessing, DamienHirst, and Gilbert and George, amongst others, have been invited tospeak about the near future.

Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far away from urban stress. The country retreats we create for ourselves reflect this difference. A measure of the value we place on our rural sanctuaries is the attention paid to every aspect of their design and construction. Today's rural retreats are far more luxurious, with a greater emphasis on rich and exceptional materials. Yet these dwellings are still quite different from their city counterparts. The houses featured in these pages embody a simpler yet no less stylish attitude towards life. Country houses all over the world have been selected for their distinctive architecture and interiors. ? A lavishly illustrated, round-up that spotlights the best house designs for country settings ? Inspiration and ideas for all who would like to upgrade a country retreat, as well as for those who would like to create one.

Exhibits, events, and promotions have become key to effective marketing. How can companies best use these opportunities to reach out to the public or potential clients? Exhibit and Event Design: A Portfolio showcases some of the most successful and vibrant product launches, sales promotions, brand campaigns, road shows, opening ceremonies, and celebrations created by top industry leaders Pico Global Services. Also highlighted: the company’s permanent exhibits, created by experts in research and design, mechanical and electrical engineering, model making, fabrication, and installation. Anyone working in the field of exhibit design will be inspired and enthralled by these innovative designs. 作者简介： Pico Global Services Limited is an internationally recognized leader in exhibit and event design and fabrication, with offices in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. From conceptual design, through construction and production, to dismantling, Pico Global Services Limited provides ex

The Yokohama Project: An interesting building usually has an equally interesting tale to tell, an epic embedded in the organization of the massive, complex amount of matter used to create the structure. This book recounts the story of the Yokokama Project, an inventive, undulating, grass-covered ferry terminal that was never meant to be built. Asked to produce some material for an architectural journal, London-based architects Farshid Moussavi and Alejandro Zaera-Polo of FOA (Foreign Office Architects) set themselves a program of entering three competitions, through which to explore design ideas they had become interested in. When they actually won the second competition, for the Yokohama International Port Terminal, in Yokohama, Japan, their plans suddenly changed. The Yokohama Project presents a textual and visual replica of the way their winning building was developed, over eight years, by FOA and a huge team of engineers and researchers in Tokyo and Yokohama. Unlike the typical architectural book, this on

Melbourne is now coming to the fore as a design hotspot. With three and a half million inhabitants, it is on a scale that is livable and diverse. Its rich and varied cultural intimacy has enabled it to build up a unique dynamism, which is set to shift the entire design agenda of the world - much like Barcelona did in the 1980s and Antwerp did in the 1990s. Melbourne is to be the city of the noughties. The intense plurality of Melbourne's recent design culture is due to have a vast impact on the way in which we think about city regions and living in them. This is a story of wonderful spaces: in civic and institutional buildings; in galleries, bars, clubs and restaurants; in one of the world's tallest residential apartment buildings; in beach houses and mountain shacks; in workshops and studios; and in international sports venues. As Melbourne hosts the Commonwealth games in 2006, a vast influx of visitors will be experiencing these spaces for the first time. Through luscious

Architecture of Florida's Key West reflects the diverse and colorful nature of those who have shaped this remote island's character: the grand classical homes of sea captains from New England, the cobbled-together wooden dwellings of ships' carpenters, the humble but charming cottages of cigar makers from Cuba. Today's equally varied population of artists, writers, and political figures contributes to that heritage by designing interiors and landscape that complement the vibrant tropical location, quirky isolationist tradition, and relaxed atmosphere. In Key West: A Tropical Lifestyle, author Leslie Linsley presents the true character of this unique American place in twenty-two residences. Engaging anecdotes drawn from interview with homeowners, designers, and architects and lush, full-color photographs reveal the historic and contemporary interiors and gardens. Reflecting the style and personalities of their owners, these house simultaneously respect and extend a distinctive legacy.

"In presenting us with a vision of organic exuberance andhuman delight, which ecology and ecological design promise to openup for us, McHarg revives the hope for a better world." --LewisMumford *"This century's most influential landscape architecturebook." --Landscape Architecture *In the twenty-five years since it first took the academicworld by storm, Design With Nature has done much to redefine thefields of landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, andecological design. It has also left a permanent mark on the ongoingdiscussion of mankind's place in nature and nature's place inmankind within the physical sciences and humanities. Described byone enthusiastic reviewer as a "user's manual for our world,"Design With Nature offers a practical blueprint for a new,healthier relationship between the built environment and nature. Inso doing, it provides nothing less than the scientific, technical,and philosophical foundations for a mature civilization that will,as Lewis Mumford ecsta

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

An extensively updated new edition of a classic architectural text Today's most comprehensive compendium of architectural drawing types and methods, both hand drawn and computer generated, Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods remains a one-of-a-kind visual reference and an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect a wider range of techniques and styles than ever before, including: * 1,100 illustrations by today's most noted architects, including Tadao Ando, Rebecca Binder, Mario Botta, Lord Foster, Massimiliano Fuksas, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl, Ricardo Legorreta, Richard Meier, I. M. Pei, Cesar Pelli, Renzo Piano, Antoine Predock, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, and Venturi Scott Brown * Over 250 new drawings 30ew and revised material A new, more user-friendly structure "This volume reveals how architects approach draw

A comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of interior architecture and decorative styles, History of Interior Design & Furniture, Second Edition features more than 175 new illustrations, including over 150 full colour photographs. From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Revival Styles that characterise the Victorian age, furniture and design are placed within the broader context of social, political, economic, and technological perspectives of each period.

This book focuses on the conflict between the two heroes of the 20th century；the myth of cars lending mortals almost infinite mobility， and modern architecture and building art without which the automobile would not have been able to develop the way it has today。 This will be the first publication of its kind：containing the very best architectural examples illustrated in a highly informative and fascinating way with work from Audi， BMW， Mercedes-Benz， SAAB， Smart， Volkswagen， to name but a few。 with poetic texts， the publication will provide fascinating reading to all who are generally interested in architecture and cars。 作者简介： Dirk Meyhofer ，born in 1950，is a freelance architect in Hamburg as well as a publicist and journalist in the areas of architecture and design。He has written numerous publications including “Design Structure and Poetry。Glass Architecture by Bothe Hadi Teherani”， “Rolf Heide”。

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

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-

Here is the superbly illustrated survey of one of the foremostarchitecture firms at work in the world today. SHoP, a prominentNew York-based architecture firm, is currently at work on numerousprojects across the globe; its clients include the United Coloursof Benetton, Virgin Atlantic, Google, Goldman Sachs and the City ofNew York; its work has won numerous awards - including the AmericanNational Design Award for Architecture in 2009 - and is in thepermanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art. This book revealshow SHoP did not achieve such success by kow-towing to tradition.The partners look outside the profession for inspiration and ideas,in both their buildings and their business model, keeping in linewith their mission to create real-world architecture that considershow design, finance and technology can work together. This volumeexplores six of the firms ideologies practice, typology, politics,finances, sustainability and technology based on six major projectsas well as thirty smaller ones. This book

Written by Grace Kim, a young architect who has worked in large and small firms and started her own firm, this is a concise, helpful guide to understanding the choices and decisions you will confront on the road from student to practitioner. Whether you are currently an architecture student, starting the internship process, taking the registration exams, or beginning your own firm, this book demystifies the process for you.

This book showcases a wide variety of ingenious lighting solutions both functional and purely creative by Lighting Planners Associates Inc. It features a huge range of projects, including office buildings, pedestrian zones, memorials, retail outlets, hospitals, arts centres, museums, and religious buildings. Lighting Planners Associates Inc., formed in 1990, is a group of lighting specialists established with the purpose of producing superior lighting environments, thus contributing to the culture of architecture and lighting.

Within Cosmopolitan Dining traverses the globe to gather some of the most outstanding restaurants specialising in every conceivable cuisine and niche. Filled with page after page of hip and stylish ideas that combine contemporary design language with chic cosmopolitan aesthetics, this volume will delight and inspire architects, designers, bar and restaurant operators as well as the design-savvy public. With luscious photographs taken from stunning angles, both conventional and creative, Within Cosmopolitan Dining shows the best of irresistible design that simply whets the appetite.

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.

Andrea Palladio influenced the history and evolution of Western architecture like no other. This book is the first of three in a series set to be the largest and most complete publication ever on the work of the great architect. Relying on comparison with drawings in Palladios Four Books of Architecture (Venice, 1570), the author highlights the links between the realized buildings and the theoretical designs, and between the concepts derived from classical architecture and the work of Vitruvius and their subsequent development. This volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in Palladios villas.

An up-to-date digest of the latest in design for the aging population. In association with the American Institute of Architects.

What really makes a high-performance, energy-efficient building? "Sustainable design is about developing buildings and urban spaces that are tuned to their context. . . . Any building that carries claims to be recognized as 'great architecture' should also qualify as a high-performance building." -From High-Performance Building How do we judge the success of a sustainable building? We shouldn't just reward good intentions based on the building design, argues Vidar Lerum in High- Performance Building; we must look at the evidence of the actual performance of architectural objects "as built." High-Performance Building gives architects a practical guide to excellent, sustainable design, showing how to analyze and evaluate the buildings "as built." Taking a hands-on view of sustainability, the author provides designers with specific benchmarks for high performance and energy efficiency. Utilizing the latest methods for analysis of climate responsive design, he asks: Where does a building t