School building architecture has greatly gained in pedagogical significance dur-ing the last years. Students of the 21st century have access to increasingly more workspaces customized for various stud...
We tend to view the activity of playing as a non-serious pursuit - kids' stuff - with neither transcendence nor goal. We should remember, however, how much we ourselves learned during our earliest yea...
Oto książka o tym, jak zrobić coś z niczego, jak niebanalnie przetworzyć zapomnianą i nieciekawą przestrzeń. To album bogaty w fotografie pozbawionych charakteru pomieszczeń, począwszy od mieszkań prz...
Drink & Food Spaces introduces the latest projects from the greatestarchotects and designers, inspiring designs which evoke of special momentsand create highly commendable architectural environments. ...
This is a brand new book. This excellent book has been highly recommended by readers. It presents a tremendous wealth of fascinating insight and invaluable information on an enthralling subject.
University buildings pose an interesting challenge for contemporary architecture. The seven liberal arts have long ago been joined by countless other faculties and departments. This branching out of k...
Interior design is currently one o f the most innovative disciplines ofarchitecture. Contemporary architects are aware that there is a need formulti-functional and polyvalent spaces and at the same ti...
For some time now, a new approach has been emerging to questions of town planning and the use of public and private space. The focus is no longer on the master plan, the strategy, and the making of lo...
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER l. CATEGORICAL ASPECT OF EQUIVARIANT HOMOTOPY: * Homotopy Kan extension and its applications; * Localization in simplicially enriched categories; * Fibre-wise localization and top...
This title features examples of architectural design, focusing on space, furniture and lamps suitable for maximizing productivity in an appropriate working environment and conveying corporate identity...
It is has widely been demonstrated that we are living longer and longer.In fact, the population over 65 in certain countries now surpasses 15%,and within two decades this figure will be closer to one ...
The new A&D (Architecture and Design) Series explores the close connectionsbetween contemporary architecture, interiors and home design. This theme is illuminated with the help of fascinating monograp...
The improvement of public lighting is an effective and economical way to enhance the attractiveness of urban downtown areas. Many cities in Germany and Europe have already recognized this fact and use...
Strike a Pose! documents a new extroverted architectural language. Manifested in spectacular structures, eccentric forms and vivid colours, this expressive approach goes way beyond conventional stylis...
Łódź, the third largest Polish city, was chosen as an example, as it is one of the few largest cities which experienced the political transition in Poland very painfully. It is also a city of unique h...
Includes more than 200 individual spices, seasoning blends, and flavoring ingredientsPresents detailed information on properties, uses, preparation techniques, and applicationsIncludes other cutting-e...
Rockport's Architecture in Detail series examines the role of details in contemporary architecture through the work of many emerging and established practitioners whose projects speak sensitively and ...
London in the 1950s. Lottie is a reluctant typist at MI5 and the even more reluctant daughter of the organisation's most illustrious spy. Now she has had the bad luck to fall in love with Harry, a ha...
Uncover the secret world of spies - who they are, what they do, and how they do it. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this multi-level rea...
From the bestselling author of Headlong, a mesmerizing novel about secrecy, imagination, and a child's game turned deadly earnest The sudden trace of a disturbing, forgotten aroma compels Stephen Whe...
This collection of essays is concerned with the experiences children have within the supervised worlds they inhabit, as well as with architecture and landscape architecture. International examples of ...
Chefs know that kitchens are not just about cooking. Whatever your level of culinary expertise, this illustrated book looks at transforming existing kitchens into rooms that are as appealing to the ey...
We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so where we actually lay our heads for this vital activity deserves more than a passing thought. Sleeping Spaces shows how to create a calming sanctuary from th...
The selected examples illustrate how high quality, thoughtful deisgn can be the visual cornerstone of a successful project. In over 500 beautifully-reproduced photographs you will see how light can es...