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Often associated with traditional styles involving floral motifs, pastel colours and soft fabrics, British interior design used to be rather modest. The contemporary scene however is filled with a wild array of styles juxtaposing the classical with the kitsch, the romantic with the quirky and the rough with the polished. This volume offers a thrilling glimpse into a range of the most recent and inspiring British interiors from internationally renowned designers as well as talented individuals striking new paths in this dynamic and fascinating world. Whether private homes, offices, clubs, bars or restaurants, the projects presented here reveal a fusion of the utterly familiar with the wonderfully eccentric and place Britain firmly at the forefront of global interior design. English - German

Bristish interior design

In our constantly changing world some things never change. This includes especially indulgence in a cup of coffee, a pleasure we have been enjoying for several centuries and that continues to be reflected in today's multitude of cafés, coffee shops and coffee houses. It is no longer only a matter of taste, as to where we enjoy our coffee. A great number of new wonderfully designed and unique coffee places around the globe honor a century-old tradition, thereby setting new design trends. From classic espresso bars via trendy and glitzy coffee shops to minimalist art house cafés, this book presents a wide range of establishments that invite patrons to socialize with each other or to creatively relax. The various concepts lead to a great variety of designs, the transitions to lounges, clubs and restaurants are flowing. Coffee Time presents unique coffee places that show the exciting conceptual and stylistic range of contemporary café design that puts everyone in the mood for the next espresso, cafe latte or cappuccino.

Coffee time - Contempory cafés

The combination of the elegant furniture and product design of Italy with architecture results in a unique style of interior design with an excellent reputation. This publication presents outstanding projects with fascinating designs created by famous well-known architects and creative young talents. From workplaces and residences, via restaurants and hotels, up to cultural institutions, the book features creative interior designs that prove that the secret of contemporary Italian interior design lies in the interaction of tradition, creativity, excellent craftsmanship, and high quality materials. Trilingue : anglais/allemand/italien

Italian interior design

Ce guide propose une visite étendue de 72 constructions parmi les plus récentes de la ville palpitante de Mexico. Il regroupe des projets architecturaux et de design intérieur exceptionnel de Teodoro Gonzàlez de Leon (Museo de Arte Popular), Taller de Arquitectura X/Alberto Kalach (Biblioteca Vasconcelos),TEN Arquitectos/Enrique Norten (Chopo Museum), ainsi que les hôtels, restaurants, magasins et projets publics les plus récents. II comprend également des textes d'information, des adresses et une carte.

Mexico City - Architecture & design

Country houses have always been the preferred locations for withdrawing, deceleration, and contemplation. This trend continues unbroken today, especially as the metropolitan areas expand and more and more city dwellers are escaping to the countryside. In addition to the conversion of existing buildings numerous new residences are being built. New building materials, groundbreaking techniques or a simple return to traditional forms of construction are defining country houses of today. Masterpieces : Country House Architecture + Design presents projects from across the world which answers today's aesthetic, functional and ecological demands, while at the same time underscoring the uniqueness of the location and the surrounding landscape. The selected works show different ways to re-evaluate the definition of the country with a contemporary design.

Country house - Architecture + design

A première vue, l'architecture intérieure japonaise semble se 
fonder sur des contradictions. Des couleurs simples cachent 
des concepts compliqués et ludiques, des espaces hyper 
modernes sont construits avec des matériaux traditionnels et le 
rapport entre la nature et l'architecture est parfois tendu, 
parfois harmonieux. Certains aspects restent constants. Le 
minimalisme chic domine, les couleurs sont surtout claires et 
chaudes les créateurs trouvent toujours des solutions 
extraordinaires à des problèmes ordinaires. Cet ouvrage 
présente 47 projets d'architecture intérieure japonaise 
contemporaine, comprenant des hôtels, des bureaux, des bars, 
des restaurants et des domiciles privés. Des concepteurs de	 
renommée internationale comme Jo Nagasaka et nendo ainsi 
que de nouveaux talents montrent que le pays du Soleil-Levant 
est aussi le pays de la créativité sans fin.

Japanese interior design

Beach Houses dispose d'un éventail impressionnant des exemples les plus ambitieux du design résidentiel à la mer. D'une habitation minimaliste sur une île isolée dans un appartement aboce grande complexité de la mer pour une villa de vacances de luxe dans un cadre urbain cela, ce volume rassemble une collection de maisons remarquables conçus par de célèbres cabinets d'architectes ainsi que des approches intéressantes par les autorités locales architectes. Les maisons de plage contemporains du monde entier présentés dans ce volume harmonieusement s'adapter au paysage environnant tout en adoptant le style de vie balnéaire avec des intérieurs somptueux et des espaces de vie en plein air et d'équilibrage casual-cool et l'opulence. Ils répondent aux exigences esthétiques, fonctionnels et écologiques d'aujourd'hui, alors que dans le même temps soulignant le caractère unique de la station balnéaire.

Beach houses ; living at the sea

English - Spanish - German - French Glaciers, snow and perpetual ice have always fascinated human beings ; this is reflected in the exceptional architecture of frigid regions. The task of building in the coldest parts of the world represents both a bare necessity and a special challenge. This book presents the most innovative projects that illustrate the success of contemporary architects in mastering the challenges of building in extremely cold zones. We present the work of architects working in this field, graphically accompanied by numerous photographs and plans, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of ice architecture.

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