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Doctors' Practices
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2011 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 июня 20132014-09-02
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This book compiles contemporary designs worldwide that break through the stereotype of doctor's practices as cold and often stressful environments. All projects aim at balancing medical technology and functionality with the need to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, visitors and staff. Apart from general practitioner's offices, those of dentists and a wide variety of specialists are also presented. The solutions range from practice design in an existing building to entirely new buildings for one or more offices. Doctor's Practices demonstrates today's architectural responses to the complex demands of healthcare is a very fast-developing field.
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Coffee Time: Contemporary Cafes
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2012 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20152015-02-16
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Today it is no longer a matter of taste as to how and which coffee we drink, as it is even more important where we enjoy it. A multitude of new cafes, coffee shops and coffee houses around the world honor a centuries old tradition, setting thereby new design trends. The task is to create communicative and inspiring locations and spaces, which at the same time measure up to the functional demands. The design solutions are as varied as the concepts, the transitions to lounge, club or restaurant are flowing. After an informative introduction, Coffee Time presents current projects that show the exciting conceptual and stylistic breadth of cafe designs today.
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British Interior Design
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Braun Издательство: Braun Год: 2010 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 августа 20122014-03-18
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This volume which is part of the Interior Design series crosses the threshold to reveal an evocative and inspiring combination of the traditional and the contemporary? from the floral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky British interiors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modern art. This book compilation features 50 of the best British interior design projects in different categories to reflect the deeply entrenched history and such familiar-to-the-point-of-predictable iconography that stand at the leading edge of interior design. British Interior Design embraces international styles and influences as much as its own.
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Fashion Worlds: Contemporary Retail Spaces
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2012 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20152015-02-16
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Quality of design has been an indispensable component of successful sales strategies since time immemorial, and has only gained in importance in the age of internet sales. Retail shopping must be fun and passionately celebrated as an emotional experience. Since one trend chases the next, design must display sustainability and flexibility or to precisely feature the current collection.Whether it be urban outdoor, street fashion, pret-a-porter or haute-couture, the task is to provide the perfect stage for each fashion trend and to address the right target group. After a short historical essay, this volume shows how goods are successfully displayed today. The spectrum ranges from strident designer shops to elegant boutiques, to prestigious flagship stores. Every design in this book is tailored to its task.
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Playground Design
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2012 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20152015-09-02
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Playgrounds are places where children can slide, swing, jump, skate, climb and do all those things which their motor control development requires. Furthermore, the social skills which children acquire on the playground develop into capabilities which they take with them into adulthood. Studies show that playgrounds are among the most important locations for young people outside the settings of home and school. This title is dedicated to the international kidscapes of today and presents the most innovative concepts and current trends of this demanding area of design. The projects lead to the knowledge that constructive collaboration on the part of architects and designers, landscape architects and municipal planners, artists and toy manufacturers is the key to the well-being of the children.
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Wood Architecture + Design
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2012 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 декабря 20142014-10-20
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Wood has always been a strong contributing factor in the creation of interesting architecture. Because of its special physical characteristics, its many possibilities of application and combination with other construction materials, since human beings began building houses, wood has been one of the main building materials. In addition, because of the increasing sensitivity for the protection of resources, the ecological potential of wood as a renewable raw material wood has gained in significance. To build with wood has been for years and is still a trend topic, this volume is a road tour of contemporary wood architecture. The many possibilities for use of this natural building material are shown with texts, photos, facts and drawings, as well as the innovative construction techniques which have extended these possibilities. The architectural species diversity ranges from energy efficient passive homes to wide span supporting structures, to multi-story productions halls.
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Kindergartens
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2010 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 июня 20122012-10-07
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For too long, kindergarten architects have been seemingly preoccupied with the principles of durability, maximisation of space, and minimisation of cost. This, however, also meant forgetting that these environments should promote fun, learning and creativity. However, the field has been experiencing a revolution and this volume showcases 60 of the most outstanding recent innovations worldwide. The chosen projects prove especially that collaboration between educationalists and designers can be uniquely fruitful for the planning and building of kindergartens.
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Masterpieces: Bungalow Architecture + Design
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2013 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 02 сентября 20182015-07-14
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The bungalow as we know it was created when British colonial administrators adapted a classic style of Indian architecture to build their summer retreats.
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Beach Houses: Living at the Sea
Автор: Galindo Michelle Жанр: Thames&Hudson Издательство: Thames&Hudson Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20162016-02-16
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Beach Houses features a stunning array of the most ambitious examples of residential design at the sea. From a minimalist dwelling on a remote island to an apartment complex high aboce the sea to a luxurious holiday villa in an urban setting this, this volume brings together a collection of remarkable houses designed by well-known architectural firms as well as interesting approaches by local architects. The contemporary beach houses from across the world featured in this volume harmoniously adapt to the surrounding landscape while embracing the seaside lifestyle with sumptuous interiors and outdoor living spaces and balancing casual-cool and opulence. They answer today's aesthetic, functional and ecological demands, while at the same time underscoring the uniqueness of the seaside location.
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