"Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins." Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Buildings made of brick are found in very different epochs and cultures all over the world. Always astonishing, the qualities of brickwork continue to be explored by the world's best architects until today. A key characteristic of the material's success since time immemorial has always been the ease of planning due to its standardized production and the resulting harmonized building processes. In addition to longevity, amazing constructive possibilities as well as inexpensive and at the same time environmentally friendly production are among the qualities that are particularly valued today. Using computer software solutions, and even robots in some cases, today's architects are deploying brick in inventive ways : perforated, pixelated, undulating and more. The featured works from the past and present are a demonstration of how the use and popularity of bricks has not diminished one bit over the millennia, and is even gaining popularity today.

Bricks Now & Then - The Oldest Man-Made Building Material

Le but et la fonction première de l'orientation et de la conception de la signalisation sont de fournir une orientation spatiale aussi rapide et claire que possible. Les concepts et systèmes respectifs peuvent être conçus pour des bâtiments individuels, par exemple des sièges sociaux d'entreprises, des musées ou des hôpitaux, pour des zones telles qu'un campus universitaire ou un district municipal distinct, ou pour des systèmes complets comme les transports publics d'une ville. En plus de communiquer la direction, l'interaction de la typographie, des pictogrammes, des matériaux, des couleurs et des formes dans ces systèmes délimite également une identité particulière de l'endroit. Sur la base de réalisations internationales, ce titre montre l'éventail des différentes approches et possibilités de mise en oeuvre du graphisme environnemental. Quel que soit le contexte spatial, l'accent est toujours mis sur une communication visuelle compréhensible pour chaque utilisateur. Cet ouvrage est un ouvrage de référence indispensable pour tous ceux qui travaillent dans le domaine de la communication, ainsi que pour les architectes, les décorateurs d'intérieur, les graphistes et même les créatifs de tous secteurs.

Designing Orientation - Signage Concepts & Wayfinding Systems

Expressive-opulent at times and minimalist-clear at others - concrete is always new, exciting, and startling. Whether visible or invisible, delicate or powerful, the constantly evolving technological developments and especially sophisticated new materials allow phenomenal innovative designs with the highest possible artistic quality. This volume sheds light on all the different faces of concrete, presenting an overview of the great variety of outstanding contemporary projects. It highlights the extensive scope of design possibilities as well as the immense potential incorporated in this unique building material.

Concrete - Pure, Strong, Surprising

Extreme minimalism

Water has fascinated human beings since the dawn of time : deep and unfathomable, simultaneously calming and powerful. Water offers myriad opportunities for design which caress, contradict or continue the architecture, attracting our attention or guiding us on their way. This volume presents the most varied forms of landscape architecture design with water, whether they are large scale landscape designs, waterfalls and fountains, rigorously contoured water surfaces, rainwater diverted from the roof or planned puddles. Waterscapes presents the most exceptional contemporary such projects on the basis of texts, photographs and plans.

Waterscapes - Contemporary Landscaping

Wood is nature's most remarkable resource, embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worldwide. For the architecture world it is ingenious: malleable and at the same time resilient, fully recyclable and environmentally friendly as it reduces greenhouse gases, universally applicable and locally available.

Today, new processing technologies extend the spectrum of its possible applications and the combinability with other building materials, enabling innovative technical and design solutions. In short, anything is possible when it comes to timber, whatever designers conceive can be realized. The traditional building material has become ultra-contemporary and increasingly cutting-edge, offering exciting possibilities for architectural design.

Wood works ; sustainability, versatility, stability

Plante à la croissance particulièrement rapide, le bambou est surtout connu pour être la nourriture de base du grand panda. C'est aussi et surtout un matériau de construction traditionnel dans de nombreux pays d'Asie et d'Amérique du Sud. Les architectes occidentaux, qui l'ont récemment découvert, l'utilisent de plus en plus pour leurs réalisations, et cela tout autant pour ses excellentes propriétés physiques que pour son empreinte carbone particulièrement avantageuse. On trouvera dans cet ouvrage de nombreux exemples illustrant les diverses applications possibles de ce matériau à la fois léger et très résistant, en compétition directe avec le bois, le béton et l'acier. Certaines réalisations sont entièrement en bambou, tandis que d'autres utilisent ce matériau de construction en association avec d'autres.

Bamboo - Architecture & design

Atlas de l'architechture paysagère

The "Golden City" has always been one of Europe's architectural hubs. Prague's impressive appearance is shaped as much by its varied and exciting history as by the exceptional creativity of outstanding architects working there. This guidebook is a valuable companion through the architectural culture of this complex and fascinating city. Two proven experts, Chris van Uffelen and Markus Golser, guide the reader through all historical architectural eras - from medieval times to the present. The chronological sequence and high-quality photos clearly reflect the typical characteristics of every era. In addition to approximately 300 individual buildings, the most prominent architects of Prague and each era are introduced. Two detailed maps enable visitors to explore and discover Prague according to their own interests.

Prague - The Architecture Guide

By living in a large ceramic tub, Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was one of the first people to promote a simple lifestyle as a protest against a corrupt society - one could call him an unwitting pioneer of the current tiny-house movement. However, today small living is not necessarily connected to an alternative or even anarchic lifestyle - it simply makes things easier, more economic and eco-friendly to focus on what is really needed in life without compromising quality. This volume presents a large variety of sophisticated solutions for mini houses in terms of architectural style, construction method and interior design. Whether portable or prefabricated, newly built or reused, rural or urban, they all meet the highest technological and sustainable standards to literally reduce their owners' ecological footprint.

Small but smart - Design solutions for mini homes

The amazing architectural varieties derived from combining the ingenious spatial solutions of apartment floor plans with the autonomy of detached single-family houses.

Interactive living on a single level with a wide variety of layouts, sophisticated room concepts based on creative building structures, virtually no barriers, and a perfect symbiosis of architecture and environment - the bungalow, consisting of a single floor or one and a half stories, is the epitome of a self-determined lifestyle, inspiring builders and architects alike.

The contemporary projects presented here show the entire range of functional and design possibilities of this building style. Each one is unique and has been individually developed according to its location and wishes of its residents. All presented bungalows are distinguished by their architectural uniqueness and high living comfort.

Content :
Planar House in Porto Felix, São Paulo, Brazil (Studio MK27) ;
Bungalow Germering, Germany (Arnold / Werner and Kurt Tillich) ;
Tamara Villa in Ahmedabat, Gujarat, India (VPA Architects) ;
House L in St. Martin, Gsies, Italy (Plasma Studio) ;
Constant Springs Residence in Austin, TX, USA (alterstudio architecture) ;
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Bungalow design

Product packaging consists of much more than a functional container made of glass, cardboard, or plastic that encloses and protects the content - it is the product's face, its first contact to the consumer. Successful packaging design must therefore present a combination of shape color and composition that catches attention, represents the contents, and seduce the customer. An integral part of the product image, it becomes itself an identifying characteristic of a brand. This book presents todays most attractive and innovative packaging solutions for solid and liquid products, as well as milestones, such as the sculptured Coca-Cola bottle, which have achieved cult status as design icons.

Packaging Design

"No doubt, this is the most judicious guide through Berlin" Wolf J. Siedler in "Die Welt" about the 1st edition 2002 Berlin is not just the capital city and largest metropolis in Germany. It is also characterised by its most varying architectural landscape. The present architecture guide provides access to this structural spectrum. Three proven experts guide the reader through all the historical architectural eras - from the middle ages right through to the present. The chronological sequence and the high-quality color photos clearly reflect the typical characteristic of every era. As well as approximately 500 individual buildings, the most prominent architects of Berlin and every era are introduced and portrayed. Several route suggestions provide the interested city wanderer with some direction.

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