Category: Architecture
Bricks are the only non-natural building material that can look back at several thousand years of history. And as Mies van der Rhohe stated: "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins". Buildings made of this fabric from very different epochs and cultures all over t ...Show more
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As a painter, architecture doctor, ecological activist and philosopher Friedensreich Hundertwasser is one of the most fascinating artists of our time. His striving for harmony between man and nature is reflected in his role as a pioneer for green architcture, urban greening and environmntal protection. ...Show more
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This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general reader. Starting with the basic building ‘compon ...Show more
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Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind Packed with the spirit of sanctuary, Architecture on Vacation is an inspiring showcase of spaces used exclusively for retreat and rejuvenation; from sun-drenched private islands and peacefu ...Show more
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Karen McCartney's bestselling books on modern Australian architecture now in a collectable single best-of edition with completely updated design. 'Karen McCartney's Iconic Australian Houses books are re-imagined so cleverly in this freshly redesigned, encyclopaedic book, which brings together ...Show more
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Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius defined architecture's characteristics to include firmitas, utilitas, and venustas--essentially, structural integrity, usefulness, and beauty. Amazingly, all three Vitruvian characteristics can be found one way or another in most buildings and constructions from an ...Show more
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Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade, and the use of space. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of twenty-five residences across the Asia-Pacific reg ...Show more
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Once described as the Australian shack, beach houses are now the Australian dream . With new architecture and modern design it is our love of living by the water and having a beach lifestyle. Barry Stone has included some of the most amazing homes along our coastlines from all over Australia. With the d ...Show more
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The definitive biography by the only surviving person to have been close to Eileen Gray, now thoroughly updated. One of the most important designers and architects of the 20th century, Eileen Gray (1878-1976) wielded enormous influence - though often unacknowledged, especially in her lifetime - in a fie ...Show more
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Harry Seidler's Umbrella is an incisive and personal collection of writings on architecture and design by writer and editor Joe Rollo. From an up-close account of Jørn Utzon's re-engagement with the Sydney Opera House and a poetic rendering of the design and making of the landscape at TarraWarra ...Show more
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Ongoing use of fossil fuels, the development of industrial zones in city centers, and even our growing reliance on air conditioners have led to extreme climate swings. Now an urgent public concern, global warming alarms ever more people--and yet most of them still hesitate to identify a workable plan of ...Show more
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The aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: For many it stands for a better, more livable existence on the basis of what is necessary, possible and desired, making one's life easier, more economical and more sustainable. The limitation of the floor space promotes concentration on the essen ...Show more
