Celebrates what the French call l'art de vivre (the art of good living) within the intimacy of private dwellings set deep in the countryside.

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Surveys the careers of forty great architects whose engineering skills were crucial to their success. From churches and fortresses to bridges and high-tech skyscrapers, this title includes masterpieces from all over the world. It covers 700 years of architectural history.

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An architectural historian takes a deep dive into the story of Trump's wall and examines famous walls from throughout human history and what they reveal about us.

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Guillaume de Laubier, the renowned photographer of the surprise hit The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World, brings us this lushly illustrated tour through the world's most beautiful and prestigious universities.

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The Multiplex Typology explores the unplanned hybrid typology that emerged in Kuwait in response to certain economic, sociocultural, and regulatory constraints.

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The art of setting, compiling or combining disparate objects is a difficult art. This book showcases some of the most successful combinations of treasured heirlooms and contemporary design. It provides insight into the blend of sophistication, symmetry, confusion and minimalism that makes each of these rooms successful.

"Project sponsors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Art, Science & Technology, [and] University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning"--Colophon

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A fantastic showcase of the cutting-edge designs by visionary architect Hernn Daz Alonso, whose creations are revered by the design world.

(Paperback, Second edition)

An updated edition of this introduction to the evolution and concept of the Vitra Campus.

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Travel has become an integral part of modern life. Hotels have become the pioneer in the evolution of modern living experiences. This title presents different approaches of architects and designers as well as hotel owners to fulfill these demands.

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An historical narrative that reveals 300 years of English culture and society through an exploration of seven great gardens, from Tradescant's designs for Hatfield House to Hampton Court, Chatsworth and Jekyll's famous garden at Hestercombe.

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(Paperback, English ed.)

This book develops an alternative and inclusive approach -- based on the hypothesis that the impact of digitalization on architectural culture is similar to the effects of the linguistic turn in philosophy --- and steers clear of exclusive dichotomous approaches, without the foundational reconsideration of the discipline or its ontological conserv

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The essential book for admirers of arboreal ateliers everywhere, this whimsical collection showcases 50 of the finest tree houses around the world. Whether serving as a lofty eyrie for childhood adventures or a unique luxury hotel amid the branches, these are some of the most fantastic human roosts in the sky.

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

Havens of imagination, the tree houses in this book may come in different shapes and sizes, but all require a commitment to climbing high. Inspiring photographs of 50 different dream structures sit alongside verdantly green illustrations by artist Patrick Hruby and detailed background information on each house, complete with a short biography...

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From a small and elegant dwelling on a remote island to a luxurious holiday residence set in a spectacular landscape from Brazil to Florida, from Bali to Singapore, this title features houses that embrace the tropical lifestyle with open-air rooms, shady courtyards, sunny patios, and cool stucco walls.

(Hardback, English ed.)

In a city like New York, dominated by regulations and defined by a strong post-crisis development boom, the architect is bound by conventions and prescribed parameters.

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Urban Sanctuary showcases outstanding contemporary houses from Australia and New Zealand situated in urban contexts that explore and demonstrate new inventive ways of living with the outdoors.

Brings together some of the best, innovative examples of small store designs from around the world. This work features various types of outlets including fashion, accessories, opticians, technology, food and confectionary. It is suitable for retail designers and small shop owners looking to create their own big statement in a small space.

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The first illustrated biography of Wharton Esherick, the most celebrated American craftsman and furniture-maker, offers an intimate look into the life and work of this artist from his childhood to his inspiring furniture and handcrafted house.