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Tiergarten is Berlin’s oldest park, with more than five hundred acres of woodland in the heart of the city. Before it was absorbed by the city, the area that became Tiergarten was a naturally occurring forest. Throughout its history, it was used as royal hunting grounds and as a landscaped public park, and—in the years of hardship following World War II— an area where(...)
Tiergarten, landscape of transgression. This obscure object of desire
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Tiergarten is Berlin’s oldest park, with more than five hundred acres of woodland in the heart of the city. Before it was absorbed by the city, the area that became Tiergarten was a naturally occurring forest. Throughout its history, it was used as royal hunting grounds and as a landscaped public park, and—in the years of hardship following World War II— an area where trees were felled for firewood, before changing social and political circumstances and the growing ecological movement led to measures to restore and replant the vast public space. Thus, Tiergarten has become not only a very popular place of recreation but as well a biotope of extraordinarily high biodiversity. “Tiergarten, Landscape of Transgression” takes readers through the history of the park, with an eye toward exploring it as a radical spatial expression—a space where humans and other species and conflicting histories coexist in close proximity, and a model for future environments in areas of intense urbanization.
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The Hive at Kew
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The Hive was the centrepiece of the gold medal winning UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, and from June 2016 takes up its new home within Kew Gardens. Soaring 17 metres in the air, designed by Wolfgang Buttress and created by BDP, Simmonds Studio and Stage One, The Hive is an immersive, multi-sensory experience inspired by ground-breaking UK scientific research into the(...)
The Hive at Kew
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The Hive was the centrepiece of the gold medal winning UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, and from June 2016 takes up its new home within Kew Gardens. Soaring 17 metres in the air, designed by Wolfgang Buttress and created by BDP, Simmonds Studio and Stage One, The Hive is an immersive, multi-sensory experience inspired by ground-breaking UK scientific research into the health of bees. Showcasing British creativity, innovation and leadership in overcoming global challenges, this magnificent aluminium structure draws visitors into the space via a wildflower meadow, as though they are worker bees returning to the hive. Hundreds of glowing LED lights bring this 40 tonne lattice structure to life, while a beautiful symphony of orchestral sounds fills the air, with an atmospheric undercurrent of buzzes and pulses. Triggered by vibration sensors within a real beehive, the sound and light intensity within the pavilion increases as the energy levels in the living hive surge, giving visitors an incredible insight into the ever-moving life of a bee colony.The Hive at Kew is a beautifully illustrated celebration of this fascinating project. The book is divided into three sections, with James Haldane, Design Editor for The Architectural Review focusing first on the origins and the architecture of the Hive and its creation led by artist Wolfgang Buttress. The central body of the book focusses on the immersion of the Hive at Kew and the surrounding wildflower meadow designed to attract a variety of bees. This section includes features on the team behind the Hive, as well as Kew's horticultural experts. Finally, Martin Bencsik of Nottingham Trent University and Kew's Phil Stephenson explain the pioneering research into bee health and communication that inspired the Hive, and how Kew is working to help bees in their vital role as pollinators. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs of the Hive itself, its construction, and the wildflower meadow surrounding it, as well as architectural plans of the structure.
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Private paradises nestled in the backyards of homes. Rooftops that act as community gardens. Edible patches of beauty hidden within city blocks. 'Evergreen' shows the verdant aesthetic statement that allows city dwellers to bring nature back into the every day and quenches urban gardening desires. 'Evergreen' also inspires those who already live in the midst of lush(...)
Evergreen: living with plants
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Private paradises nestled in the backyards of homes. Rooftops that act as community gardens. Edible patches of beauty hidden within city blocks. 'Evergreen' shows the verdant aesthetic statement that allows city dwellers to bring nature back into the every day and quenches urban gardening desires. 'Evergreen' also inspires those who already live in the midst of lush horticultural and sustainable oases. Straightforward plans and examples illustrate how to transform unused spaces, both indoors and out, into flourishing and functional patches.
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Six date palm characteristics provide the structure of this book: Form, Fruit, Hydration, Metamorphosis, Shade and Shadow, and Gender. Each investigation draws on Emirati traditions and tacit knowledge to share a narrative that is infused with sensitivity, genuine curiosity, and human inventiveness. This is the story of a species that continues to provide great value to(...)
The secret life of date palms
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Six date palm characteristics provide the structure of this book: Form, Fruit, Hydration, Metamorphosis, Shade and Shadow, and Gender. Each investigation draws on Emirati traditions and tacit knowledge to share a narrative that is infused with sensitivity, genuine curiosity, and human inventiveness. This is the story of a species that continues to provide great value to the Middle East. The hope is that the spirit of engagement and ingenuity employed throughout history inspires others to find value in their own regional resources, climates and cultures.
Jardins des jardiniers
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Ouvrage de référence, "Jardins de Jardiniers" rassemble les plus beaux jardins du monde et des idées pour aménager vous-même votre jardin. Ce livre incontournable présente plus de 250 jardins de tous styles, créés du XIVe siècle à nos jours par des horticulteurs, des jardiniers et des architectes paysagistes de renom. Chaque jardin est illustré d’une riche iconographie et(...)
Jardins des jardiniers
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Ouvrage de référence, "Jardins de Jardiniers" rassemble les plus beaux jardins du monde et des idées pour aménager vous-même votre jardin. Ce livre incontournable présente plus de 250 jardins de tous styles, créés du XIVe siècle à nos jours par des horticulteurs, des jardiniers et des architectes paysagistes de renom. Chaque jardin est illustré d’une riche iconographie et accompagné de textes explicatifs destinés aussi bien aux jardiniers amateurs qu’aux paysagistes.
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"Botanicum" is a curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, "Botanicum" gives readers the experience of an exhibition from the pages of a book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, this work contains a vast array of botanical knowledge complete with cross sections of how plants work.
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Botanicum
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"Botanicum" is a curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, "Botanicum" gives readers the experience of an exhibition from the pages of a book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, this work contains a vast array of botanical knowledge complete with cross sections of how plants work.
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Best of DETAIL: Landscape
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Industrialisation, mechanisation and expansion have wrought profound changes on European cities and the surrounding landscapes in the last century. As regards the positive social and healthy development of inhabitants, landscape planning has become an integral part of all urban planning. Sometimes it is possible to truly merge nature and architecture. “best of DETAIL(...)
Best of DETAIL: Landscape
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Industrialisation, mechanisation and expansion have wrought profound changes on European cities and the surrounding landscapes in the last century. As regards the positive social and healthy development of inhabitants, landscape planning has become an integral part of all urban planning. Sometimes it is possible to truly merge nature and architecture. “best of DETAIL Landscape” presents highlights of the past few years from DETAIL: buildings that disappear into their surroundings, lush meadows revealed as roofscapes only after closer inspection, paths and walkways through jungle-like gardens. Architecture and cities can no longer be counterpoints to nature and the landscape. Rather they should strive to create stunning symbioses.
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Simple et didactique, ce livre vous guide pas à pas dans la réalisation de 25 meubles et accessoires en bois pour terrasses et jardins.
Créations en bois pour terrasse et jardin
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Simple et didactique, ce livre vous guide pas à pas dans la réalisation de 25 meubles et accessoires en bois pour terrasses et jardins.
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Depuis plusieurs siècles le savoir-vivre avec la nature se transmet pour Gally de génération en génération. Gally c'est d'abord l'histoire de la famille Laureau, agriculteur en Île-de-France depuis 1746. Aujourd'hui, les frères Dominique et Xavier Laureau, dépositaires du savoir-faire transmis, ont diversifié leurs activités traditionnelles et apportent leur expertise(...)
101 mots de l'agriculture urbaine à l'usage de tous
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Depuis plusieurs siècles le savoir-vivre avec la nature se transmet pour Gally de génération en génération. Gally c'est d'abord l'histoire de la famille Laureau, agriculteur en Île-de-France depuis 1746. Aujourd'hui, les frères Dominique et Xavier Laureau, dépositaires du savoir-faire transmis, ont diversifié leurs activités traditionnelles et apportent leur expertise dans le domaine du végétal au service des particuliers et des entreprises. Xavier Laureau livre dans cet ouvrage ses valeurs, ses engagements et les secrets de son métier en 101 mots.
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Au sein des quartiers et dans les projets de rénovation urbaine, tout comme autour de l’habitat et des immeubles de bureaux, le végétal apporte aux citoyens de nombreux bienfaits : il incite à une activité physique, favorise les rencontres, purifie l’air et préserve la biodiversité. De l’intimité d’un petit jardin breton à la métamorphose des berges du Rhône à Lyon, les(...)
Jardins et paysages d'aujourd'hui
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Au sein des quartiers et dans les projets de rénovation urbaine, tout comme autour de l’habitat et des immeubles de bureaux, le végétal apporte aux citoyens de nombreux bienfaits : il incite à une activité physique, favorise les rencontres, purifie l’air et préserve la biodiversité. De l’intimité d’un petit jardin breton à la métamorphose des berges du Rhône à Lyon, les quarante aménagements paysagers présentés dans ce livre contribuent à l’embellissement de notre quotidien. Outre leur fonctionnalité, l’harmonie de la composition et l’émotion du premier contact visuel, ils ont convaincu le jury des Victoires du Paysage par leur intégration au site, le choix d’essences adaptées au contexte, des solutions éco-responsables pour l’entretien et l’implication des usagers.
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