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The Patio Portfolio: An Inspirational Design Guide
Автор: Smith David Жанр: Schiffer Books Издательство: Schiffer Books Год: 2004 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20092009-08-21
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An inspiring collection of design ideas for patio construction, this book will help you discover ways to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into perfect outdoor environments. Over 200 beautiful color photographs show patios of all shapes and sizes, from quaint and picturesque, to grand and elegant, for any kind of budget. Your dreams will turn into exciting design realities as you visually explore dozens of patios, studying their shapes, colors, textures, and patterns. You'll be sure to find the perfect patio to suit your home's architecture and your family's lifestyle.
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Patios, Driveways, and Plazas: The Pattern Language of Concrete Pavers
Автор: Smith David Жанр: Schiffer Books Издательство: Schiffer Books Год: 2002 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 сентября 20092004-07-14
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Concrete pavers are one of the hottest pavements around homes, commercial buildings, and urban spaces. Designers know that the selection of pavement patterns and colors have a big influence on the character of these places. In this book, you'll learn the design vocabulary of basic paving patterns and progress to more intricate variations. Each of the 300-plus color photos demonstrates how specific patterns, colors, and textures enhance every outdoor environment — including patios, walkways, drives, and grand urban plazas. Some of the best projects from across North America illustrate this book. Written for landscape architects, architects, contractors, and homeowners alike, this is the design handbook for concrete pavers. Besides presenting a wealth of ideas, the book will enrich and build your design vocabulary and pattern language using concrete pavers.
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