Landscape architecture ; architecture de paysage

Facadegreenery - contemporary landscaping.

In Tokyo today, in Barcelona or San Francisco tomorrow : pallets are the universal symbol of globalization and internationalism. Their design is simple, their material sturdy and their utilization functional - characteristics that inspire architects and designers to remodel, reuse and recycle them in ever more ingenious ways. This volume presents numerous projects from around the world to demonstrate the limitless possibilities of engaging creatively with pallets : Used for buildings they undergo spectacular architectural transformations, while in art they are reinterpreted in surprising ways and cleverly deconstructed when utilized as a feature of interior design. All of the creations have in common an aura of uncomplicated modernity that expresses itself in a stylishly unconventional esthetic. There is no doubt that pallet constructions are a fascinating and sustainable accompaniment to our times.

Pallets 3.0 - Remodeled, Reused, Recycled Architecture + Design

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

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

"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

For centuries, Paris has been the undisputed center of France. Just as the capital has always dominated the country's fortunes, it has also played and continues to play a unique and trend-setting rote in the story of French architecture. The present architectural guide opens the door to the architecture of this fascinating, multifaceted metropolis. Two proven experts, Chris van Uffelen and Markus Golser, guide the reader through all the historical architectural eras - from the Roman past to the present. The chronological sequence and the high-quality photos clearly reflect the typical characteristic of every era. As well as approximately 500 individual buildings, the most promirent architects of Paris and every era are introduced. The wide range of information is complemented with numerous tips on the topic of architecture and a selection of restaurants and cafés which are sure to bring a special dose of enjoyment to fans of architecture.

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