The identity transmitted by the expressive power of architecture
and design aims to express the philosophy of
international companies. Communication strategies and
the control of the internal and external image can be very
public and obvious or more symbolic and subtle. With very
different approaches to architecture as a brand message,
the examples gathered in this book present the enormous
scope of this extensive subject. The volume brings
together projects by architects such as Ricardo Bofill,
Cloud Architektai, 3 de Luxe, Amaa Arquitectos, Team V,
Andreescu&Gaivoronschi, Cepezed, Taillandier and others.
Popular culture has disseminated tattoos, contemporary art exhibitions and visual art organizations have showcased tattoos as art and many celebrities have made tattoos fashionable, while their fans are getting inked to honor their idols. The growing popularity of tattoos has raised copyright issues in recent time based on the premise that tattoo artists -like any artist-, own the rights to the designs they create. Right or wrong, these body markings that have had an enormous impact on societies giving their bearers unique identities and captivating the entire world with their spiritual power since the dawn of humankind.
Barcelona (Spain) has made a massive cultural statement with the conversion of its iconic bull ring into a «destination» retail and leisure complex: the Arenas de Barcelona project.
-Designed by London based Richard Rogers Partnership together with Alonso Balaguer in Barcelona, Arenas, formally reopened to the public on 25 March 2011.
-In this monograph the readers will find how the historic bullring from 19th century, a visual landmark placed in the West gateway to the city --has been converted using the most advanced architectural and engineering technologies in order to preserve the striking original neo-mudéjar façade, whilst providing a major new entertainment complex within the façade as well as an adjacent office building and telecommunications tower.
As the Major says in the foreword: "Las Arenas is once again a great example of Barcelona's commitment to singularity and urban integration. The photographic journey through the history of this emblematic location as put forward in the present book shows, once again, the capacity of our city to combine tradition and modernity with harmony, innovation and creativity."
Ibiza has been always an island with a special fame. The first "ibiçenco´s came from Lebanon, and as history tells us they were followed by the Romans, Vikings, and the Arabs even in the Greek mythology there are writings about locations with a more than coincidental characteristic like Ibiza. And until now Ibiza never lost any of its magic, the curiosity is still worldwide there. An unknown variation of styles is hidden all over the Island, Authentic Ibiçencan Style, Norwegian style, Mexican Style, Arabian Style, Greek Style.........you name it. The main theme in this fabolous book is to give people an inside view inside of the surprising dream-houses on Ibiza, the enormous variety of Architectural Styles on the Island or better said, "Surprising Architecture on IBIZA"
Ramon Esteve (Valencia, 1964) has carried out dizzyingly diverse spectrum of projects, ranging from the centre for biomedical investigation housed in the city's iconic Cuidad de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and Science), designed by Santiago Calatrava, and public buildings used for health, education, culture, offices, convention centres as well as terraced housing and various furniture collections. At his Valencia studio, which was founded in 2001, he undertakes projects for private clients and public spaces, along with his multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers and designers, all fine art graduates or business specialists. In addition to being a practising architect and designer, Esteve has also been tutor in the department of architectural projects at the Escuela de Arquitectura de Valencia (Valencia Architecture School) since 2005.
The urban world in which we live can seem oppressive in its excess of form and noise. To confront this, their architecture aims to transmit tranquility and sensitivity. They work with the goal that all of their projects be balanced, full of energy and with an own style. These goals, combined with a solid technical and professional foundation, permit them to generate solutions which are both technically and economically viable. They strive to be original, and their methods of professional expression help separate their work from common stereotypes. They are inspired by the surrounding environment and by the relationship between form and materials adapted to these surroundings. A strong interest in life, as well as urban and social development is reflected in all their projects. As fruit of this concern, they have specialized in the sport and leisure architecture.
This book is an expansive collection of the work of 30 of the most world-renowned interior designers.
The works are diverse but the designers are unified by a clear sense of their respective conceptual directions. They approach a room armed with expertise on various disciplines, including architecture, environmental psychology and decoration. Architecture Today. Interior Design serves not only as a guide to the best interior design projects around the world but also as an inspiring reference for unique ideas. The result is an invaluable resource for interior designers, architects and students alike.
The studio of Axel Nieberg has been working on various tasks in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscaping, lighting design and product design for over 15 years. Axel Nieberg is well known for the minimalistic use of forms and the extraordinary way of directing light in combination with natural materials. The expressivity of his work is a result of the haptic quality of the chosen materials. In terms of the Japanese Wabi- sabi doctrine, great value is set upon simplicity and a natural aging process of the materials, which are increased by the development of a patina. The buildings create a special impression through their unconventional presence, characterized by massiveness combined with accurately defined openings. The openings assemble a directive relation to the exterior with interesting lines of sight. The site with its qualities always serves as the idea provider for the architectural figures.
At the studio of Axel Nieberg the attention is focussed on an accurate elaboration of joining material components. According to this „Sublime Creation" is the title of an extensive monograph that was released about Nieberg´s work. Numerous international publications and awards indicate the architectural quality originating from the studio of Axel Nieberg.
A compendium of fantastic projects by 26 of the most relevant professionals in this field. This new addition to the "Architecture Today' series presents exciting projects from around the world. Bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, hotels, cafes... The role architecture plays in branding, marketing, and the ultimate success or failure of commercial ventures cannot be underestimated; indeed, the relationship between the architecture of these spaces and customer behaviour is an increasingly researched and highly specialised subject. This book illustrates the potential of such collaborations. A reference volume for retailers, shop designers, interior designers, window dressers, and architects.
Dutch architects carry out complex and multi-use planning
assignments in densely populated and highly urbanized
areas. Also, within the cycle of reurbanisation Dutch
architects are giving new lives to buildings that have become
unused. Former warehouses, power plants and infrastructural
buildings are now boasting state-of-the art
architecture and layers of historic identity. Dutch housing
schemes are renown internationally, schemes that foster
sustainability, functional and spatial cohesion. Dutch architects
have been masters at managing water and land
for centuries, and developed a responsive spatial and urban
planning approach. This book presents a selection of
Dutch architects, experts in delivering esthetic and architectural
quality to houses, corporate buildings, shopping
malls, bridges, highways, parking garages... architecture
examples were Dutch architects have accumulated a huge
expertise to take on urban challenges.
Visitors and residents alike continue to be pleasantly astonished by the rich architectural heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area. This book offers a comprehensive catalog of noteworthy and representative architecture studios, which works aren located within the major San Francisco neighborhoods as well as outlying areas. Edited by SF local, Francesc Zamora, San Francisco Architects is a definitive selection of the most relevant studios of one of the most recognized and visited areas in the world.
Modern Interiors is a lushly illustrated resource that will inform and inspire homeowners and designers. More than 600 fullcolor photographs of the world's most beautiful interiors showcase modern design at its very best.Good design integrates furnishings with architecture with function. The popular "open plan" designs that combine living room, dining room, kitchen, and home office create numerous challenges when it comes to combining practicality with decor and personal taste in harmony with architecture and the natural setting. The challenge calls for thoughtful selections of furnishings, color, materials and lighting in order to meet the homeowners' needs within space and financial limitations.
This volume presents beautiful solutions to such design challenges. Captioned photographs point out room details and explain what influenced the design and decor decisions.
The designs range from expansive homes to smaller homes with space limitations. Every room is covered.
HIGH ON...OFFICE DESIGN presents about thirty architects and interior designers with their newest office projects.
Working and workplaces are changing in a more and more digital world. The book showcases new office concepts of large corporations as well as start-ups.
