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The book is organized chronologically and presents buildings from all genres, covering more than two millennia of architectural history. Each building is featured in an essay filled with information on the construction, as well as the social, political, cultural, and geographical considerations of the architect.
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Discovering architecture: how the world's great buildings were designed and built
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The book is organized chronologically and presents buildings from all genres, covering more than two millennia of architectural history. Each building is featured in an essay filled with information on the construction, as well as the social, political, cultural, and geographical considerations of the architect.
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Tree houses
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Childhood fantasy meets grown-up savoir faire The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is surely as old as humanity. Tree houses are chronicled in ancient civilizations and their lore crosses through the history of every part of the world where trees grow. This illustrated study offers a tour of the best tree houses in(...)
Tree houses
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Childhood fantasy meets grown-up savoir faire The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is surely as old as humanity. Tree houses are chronicled in ancient civilizations and their lore crosses through the history of every part of the world where trees grow. This illustrated study offers a tour of the best tree houses in the world, some designed by architects, others the work of unknown craftsmen. A teahouse, a restaurant, a hotel, a playhouse for children, or a perch from which to contemplate life—the tree house can take as many forms as the imagination can offer. In times of concern for sustainability and ecological responsibility, the tree house may also be the ultimate symbol of life in symbiosis with nature. Whether rustic or contemporary in style, tree houses make the most of space. Climb into this trove of tree houses and enjoy a new perspective on the world.
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Small architecture now !
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Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be in diminutive in their dimensions, but which are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese(...)
Small architecture now !
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Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be in diminutive in their dimensions, but which are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture, small buildings present many advantages, and push their designers to do more with less.
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This title combinines insightful text, rich photography and contemporary illustrations by Marie-Laure Cruschi. It explores how this particular architectural type presents special opportunities for creative thinking. In eschewing excess, the cabin limits actual spatial intrusion to the bare essentials of living requirements, while in responding to its typically rustic(...)
Cabins
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This title combinines insightful text, rich photography and contemporary illustrations by Marie-Laure Cruschi. It explores how this particular architectural type presents special opportunities for creative thinking. In eschewing excess, the cabin limits actual spatial intrusion to the bare essentials of living requirements, while in responding to its typically rustic setting, it foregrounds eco-friendly solutions.
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Architecture now! vol 2
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The fine line between art and architecture is rapidly becoming harder to perceive. With the aid of sophisticated computer programs, today's most innovative architects are working on designs so conceptual they could not be realized in the physical world. Nevertheless, these sorts of forward-thinking projects are an important influence on the architectural climate. At(...)
Architecture now! vol 2
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The fine line between art and architecture is rapidly becoming harder to perceive. With the aid of sophisticated computer programs, today's most innovative architects are working on designs so conceptual they could not be realized in the physical world. Nevertheless, these sorts of forward-thinking projects are an important influence on the architectural climate. At the dawn of the 21st century, architecture is entering a paradigm shift; no longer can it be completely distinguished from art. Be they built from bytes or bricks, the projects in this book represent the imagination of the planet's most talented and creative architects. For all the latest and most important architectural projects and trends, look no further than this volume, the follow-up to our popular and groundbreaking book Architecture Now! Including: Allmann Sattler, Wappner, Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner, Bolles & Wilson, Simeon Bruner/Cott & Associates, Santiago Calatrava, Alberto Campo Baeza, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Neil Denari, Diller & Scofidio, Winka Dubbeldam, Jean-Marie Duthilleul, Frank O. Gehry, Sean Godsell, Nicholas Grimshaw, Heikkinen-Komonen, John Hejduk, Steven Holl, Hans Hollein, Toyo Ito, Jakob + MacFarlane, Michael Jantzen, Jones, Partners, Rick Joy, Rei Kawakubo, Waro Kishi, Kohn Shnier Architects, Rem Koolhaas, Kengo Kuma, Lacaton & Vassal, Greg Lynn, Richard Meier, Samuel Mockbee + Rural Studio, Morphosis, Jean Nouvel, Marcos Novak, NOX, Manolo Nunez-Yanofsky, Oosterhuis.nl, Pei Partnership, Pugh + Scarpa, Michele Saee, Harry Seidler, Snøhetta Architects, Julie Snow, Jyrki Tasa, Bernard Tschumi, James Turrell, UN Studio, Ben van Berkel, Various Architects, Hendrik Vermoortel, Makoto Sei Watanabe, Wesley Wei, Williams + Tsien, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
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Wiel Arets, Ben van Berkel, Mario Botta, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Sir Norman Foster, von Gerkan Marg and Partner, Zvi Hecker, Herman Hertzberger, Josef Paul Kleihues, Jean Nouvel, Christian de Portzamparc, Reichen & Robert, Rudy Ricciotti, Thomas Spiegelhalter.
Contemporary European architects : volume V
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Wiel Arets, Ben van Berkel, Mario Botta, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Sir Norman Foster, von Gerkan Marg and Partner, Zvi Hecker, Herman Hertzberger, Josef Paul Kleihues, Jean Nouvel, Christian de Portzamparc, Reichen & Robert, Rudy Ricciotti, Thomas Spiegelhalter.
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December 1997, Cologne
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Le milieu des années 80 a vu l'éclosion d'une créativité architectonique sans précédent. Des innovations technologiques telles que le design assisté par ordinateur ont ouvert des possibilités inédites. Parallèlement, on constate une interaction de plus en plus prononcée entre l'art et l'architecture. Des architectes comme Frank O. Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem(...)
Formes nouvelles : architecture des annees 90
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Le milieu des années 80 a vu l'éclosion d'une créativité architectonique sans précédent. Des innovations technologiques telles que le design assisté par ordinateur ont ouvert des possibilités inédites. Parallèlement, on constate une interaction de plus en plus prononcée entre l'art et l'architecture. Des architectes comme Frank O. Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas et Tadao Ando, et bien d'autres encore, concourent à dessiner le visage actuel de l'architecture. Que ce soit au Japon, aux États-Unis ou en Europe - on observe aujourd'hui une quête de formes nouvelles, dont les aboutissements présentés ici avec brio ne manqueront pas d'impressionner le lecteur.
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August 1997, New York
Architecture since 1900, Europe
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Edited and authored by the renowned architecture expert Philip Jodidio, this book is dedicated to a new, eye-catching building by Swiss architect Jean-Pierre Dürig located in Lausanne, also known as the "Olympic Capital." As the structure’s name suggests, Vortex is an 88-foot-high tower in the shape of a cylinder, rising around a single, continuous 1.7-mile-long ramp. Its(...)
Vortex; the architecture of a circle
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Edited and authored by the renowned architecture expert Philip Jodidio, this book is dedicated to a new, eye-catching building by Swiss architect Jean-Pierre Dürig located in Lausanne, also known as the "Olympic Capital." As the structure’s name suggests, Vortex is an 88-foot-high tower in the shape of a cylinder, rising around a single, continuous 1.7-mile-long ramp. Its spiraling movement creates an emblematic shape reminiscent of Olympic rings—a fitting tribute for a building that housed the 1,700 talented young athletes who competed in the Winter Youth Olympic Games in January 2020. Over 130 photographs, sketches, plans, and models illuminate this enormous undertaking, while Jodidio’s informative text offers detailed insight into the phases of design and construction. Imagery of circular references from art, architecture, and nature highlight the inspiration behind the building’s extraordinary shape.
Architecture Monographs
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In this illustrated volume about nomadic homes, Philip Jodidio explores some of the most remarkable examples of homes on the move, from revamped Airstreams and clever luxury houseboats to refugee housing by Shigeru Ban. In an abundance of shapes, sizes, and extremes, each abode is presented with interior and exterior photography and a profile of its concept, designer, and(...)
Nomadic Homes: Architecture on the move
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In this illustrated volume about nomadic homes, Philip Jodidio explores some of the most remarkable examples of homes on the move, from revamped Airstreams and clever luxury houseboats to refugee housing by Shigeru Ban. In an abundance of shapes, sizes, and extremes, each abode is presented with interior and exterior photography and a profile of its concept, designer, and inhabitants.
Miniature Architecture
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An in-depth look at the modern sacred spaces in Japan, Korea, and France designed by the world-renowned Japanese architect, giving unprecedented access to his thought process through photographs, sketches, and plans.
Tadao Ando: Spirit, places for meditation and worship
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An in-depth look at the modern sacred spaces in Japan, Korea, and France designed by the world-renowned Japanese architect, giving unprecedented access to his thought process through photographs, sketches, and plans.
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