Chris van Uffelen (35 kníh)

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  Chris van Uffelen Pedestrian Zones EN

  In 2009, plans by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to transform part of Broadway including Times Square into a pedestrian area caused a sensation, not just in the city but internationally. Urban areas where pedestrians have right of way over vehicles are becoming increasingly important in the modern city and have enjoyed growing popularity since the 1950s. Not only do they increase the quality of life of the…

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  Chris van Uffelen Posh and Proud EN

  Decadence is fun - especially in architecture. This is not about minimalism and understatement! Quite to the contrary, the velvet-covered volume is a celebration of opulence. Each page presents a balanced and harmonized cornucopia of high-quality interior design concepts. The selected contemporary interiors indulge in an exuberance of shapes, colors, materials, furniture, decorations – and ideas. Sometimes inspired…

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  Chris van Uffelen, Markus Golser Prague EN

  Architektonický průvodce zlatou Prahou v anglickém jazyce - od středověku až po současnost. Osvědčení odborníci Chris van Uffelen a Markus Golser představují asi 300 různých pražských budov od nejvýznamnějších architektů z každé historické éry v chronologickém řazení, doplněných velmi kvalitními fotografiemi. Obsahuje dvě podrobné mapy, které umožní návštěvníkům našeho hlavního města procházet a objevovat Prahu…

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  Chris van Uffelen Re-Use Architecture EN

  Societal and economic transitions have left numerous buildings redundant. Thanks to the esteem enjoyed by any sort of historic building fabric, an increasing awareness of sustainability issues as well as economic considerations, unused structures are now frequently being examined to determine what kind of new use might be suitable. These considerations take place in an area of tension between the poles of functional…

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  Chris van Uffelen Rough Past meets New Design EN

  Buildings and spaces bearing traces of the past that are integrated into new functional and artistic concepts are galvanizing the architecture and design scene. As a result of the increased awareness of sustainability issues and growing appreciation for existing building structures more and more often the decision is being made to convert rather than demolish – sometimes also because of economic considerations. This…

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  Chris van Uffelen Single Family Houses

  For many people home ownership is one of the most important goals in life and the biggest private investment. In Germany about two thirds of the residential building stock consists of single-family homes. With 80.000 to 90.000 new residences built...

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  Chris van Uffelen Skyscrapers EN

  Like in the past the towers of the cathedrals, sky scrapers became the defining features of cityscapes with the advent of the 20th century. Since the turn of the millennium they are again among the most prestigious and coveted architectural challenges. The design freedom of contours and the plastic volume of blobs have long since superseded the purely orthogonal towers of the past. Most current projects are being…

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  Chris van Uffelen Small but Smart

  The aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: For many it stands for a better, more livable existence on the basis of what is necessary, possible and desired, making one's life easier, more economical and more sustainable...

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  Chris van Uffelen Stations EN

  Serving as gateways to the cities, train stations were the most important urban building developments at the turn of the 20th century. One century later this building mission is experiencing a fascinating renaissance. On a world-wide basis new facilities are emerging that need to fulfill various functions very often they have to serve as shopping malls. However, even small stations for regional trains, subways and…

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  Chris van Uffelen Stay Overnight

  Amazing Possibilities for Hoteliers and Designers Alike to Prove Their Ingenuity. The adaptive reuse approach is gaining ground also in the hotel industry. The careful and respectful handling of the building fabric is as important in ...

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  Chris van Uffelen Wood Works

  Wood is nature's greatest resource, embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worldwide. And it is ingenious as building material: remarkably malleable and at the same time resilient, recyclable in many ways and reducing greenhouse gases...

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