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The Monuments of Afghanistan: History, Archaeology and Architecture
by Warwick Ball Publisher Comments Afghanistan, a country which for generations has inspired writers, travellers and explorers, does not lend itself to easy categorization. Straddling Central Asia, and situated at the edges of the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, Afghanistan...
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100 Hotels & Resorts: Destinations That Lift the Spirit
by Images Publishing Publisher Comments This stunning compendium features destinations - both well-known and little-known, both urban and exotic - that attract visitors from around the globe. Each destination was created with its own unique vision, and every detail was designed to embody that...
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The Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's Record
by Hugh Ferriss Publisher Comments Architect Ferriss influenced generations of builders with his moody, distinctive draftsmanship. His peerless style is highlighted in this illustrated journey through three decades of American architecture. Informative text accompanies 60...
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Spatial Intelligence: New Futures for Architecture (Architectural Design Primer)
by Leon Van Schaik Publisher Comments The result of millions of years of human evolution, enabling us to navigate our way through our daily lives, spatial intelligence remains one of mans most underrated attributes. Written by one of the leaders in architectural thought, Spatial Intelligence...
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Light (Art and Architecture)
by Joachim Fischer Synopsis Materials enthrall us and appeal to the emotions; they surround us with every step we take; we possess and feel them. As with people, visual perception makes an important first impression. The Archtecture Compact series sets the focus on materials which...
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Design at Work
by Mulvannyg2 Architecture Publisher Comments Design at Work showcases the work of MulvannyG2 Architecture, one of the country’s fastest-growing architectural/design firms. These projects explore a wide range of architectural and interior design success stories: high-tech corporate, master...
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Interactive Ambient with Open-Source-Software: 3D-Walk-Throughs and Augmented Reality with Blender 2.43, Dart 3.0 and Artoolkit 2.72 for Architects
by Wolfgang Hahl Publisher Comments Wolfgang HAhl, an architecture software specialist, shows you how to use freeware correctly for architecture visualizations in a Interactive Ambienta (TM). The book begins with an overview of real-time visualization possibilities before showing the...
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Deborah Berke
by Tracy Myers Publisher Comments She has designed banks and hotels, college master plans and retail spaces, galleries, residences, and studios for leading artists. In more than twenty-five years of practice, Deborah Berke has produced an extraordinary body of work that is grounded in...
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J0rn Utzon: The Architect's Universe
by Mette Marcus Publisher Comments J0rn Utzon is a Danish architect, yet he has become indelibly identified with Sydney, Australia, because of his landmark design for the Sydney Opera House. This catalogue for the first major retrospective of his work shows the scope of a career that has...
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New: $59.95 Hardcover available November 11, 2008 add to wish list |
Urban Spaces: City Embellishments
by Dimitris Kottas Publisher Comments Cities don’t have to be faceless lines of gray boxes. Urban Spaces: City Embellishments presents dozens of fresh ideas for bringing big cities back to a human scale—little details like a carved façade, a tiny green space, benches...
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Design by Use: The Everyday Metamorphosis of Things (Board of International Research in Design)
by Uta Brandes Synopsis This publication explores and analyzes a very special kind of design a the phenomenon, as normal as it is wonderful, in which people with no formal training in design take things that have already been designed and reuse them, convert them to new uses...
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Brian Healy: Commonplaces
by Brian Healy Publisher Comments Brian Healy is an architect and educator based in Boston. He established his architectural practice there in 1986, and he has taught graduate design studios at the Yale School of Architecture, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of...
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Marte.Marte: Architektur a " Architecture 1996a "2008
by Stafan Marte Publisher Comments marte.marte have completed strikingly unique buildings in Western Austria, which has a rich variety of good architecture. In contrast to the typical tectonics of wood construction in Vorarlberg, marte.martea (TM)s work is monolithic, also in concrete...
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Basics Glass Construction (Basics)
by Andreas Achilles Synopsis Basics Glass Construction is one of the most varied and innovative areas of structural design. Glass connects exterior and interior spaces; at the same time, it protects the interior space from the outside world. Its constructional possibilities go far...
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St. Paul's Architecture: A History
by Jeffrey A. Hess Publisher Comments From the grand boulevard of Summit Avenue to the gleaming State Capitol, from the warehouses of University Avenue to the postwar neighborhoods in Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, is a city blessed with an extraordinary architectural heritage. In St...
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Houses: Distinction with Style
by Fernando De Haro Publisher Comments Explore the world of residential architecture with Houses: Distinction with Style. This remarkable collection showcases the finest homes created by top professionals of every generation and background. Full-color photographs reveal how distinguished...
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3 X 3: The Architecture of Suyama Peterson Deguchi
by Oscar Ojeda Publisher Comments In 3 x 3, three recently constructed residences by Seattle-based architecture firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi are broken down into case studies. Sharing inherent architectonic characteristics and employing similar design philosophies, the homes are tested...
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Assar
by Images Publishing Publisher Comments ASSAR group, with its 20-year history, has had a major impact on the cityscape of Brussels. Projects to date include offices, housing, industrial buildings, research laboratories, retail, new buildings and renovation, urban planning, interior design and...
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Country Living Perfect Patterns for Walls, Floors, Fabrics and Furniture
by Marie Proeller Hueston Publisher Comments Stripes and checks, florals and pictorials: these are the favorite patterns of country-style decorating, and they instantly add color, warmth, and personality to any room. Country Living’s lavishly illustrated and informative new volume shows...
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Material Life
by Malcolm Holzman Publisher Comments With heightened concern about the use of natural resources, materials for building are once again at the forefront of discussion. Malcolm Holzman strives to take advantage of the variety of products available, whether time-tested, tired from over-use...
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