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House Design ENIn recent years the lines that define the characteristics of the modern house have lost the severity that distinguished them in the past. Although the uses that a home must fulfill - cooking, relaxation, personal hygiene, interaction with other people, etc. - remain the same as ever, the solutions for tackling them are now very different and diverse. As a result, no specific formula can be established to define how…
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Interior Design Inspirations ENThis book is considered thee book on house interior design (private spaces). It is a gift book for people who are interested in Interior Design, professionals and non-professionals. It gives ideas to renovate or build a house. It comes in a gift box with a handle. Introduction text is in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. The book is categorized in the following chapters: Entrances, Livingrooms, Kitchens,…
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Italian Design ENItaly enjoys a reputation earned by centuries of devotion to aesthetics. Many key figures of the development of architecture were Italians from Filippo Brunelleschi and Marcus Vitruvius to Andrea Palladio, not to forget Michelangelo. Nowadays the list of internationally renowned Italian architects is somewhat shorter and most of those architects' work is located outside the country. For example the Centre Pompidou…
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Jean-Marie Massaud ENThis volume of a series about young but already very successful architects and designers introduces to the projects of the hip designer Jean Marie Massaud. As a kid he wanted to be an inventor, these days, his aim is to construct a human vision of sustainable developement in the service of life itself. Invention in order to bring form to thought. Constructing to give life substance. The book shows recent urban…
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Carissa Kowalski Dougherty Jewelery Design ENJewelry is commonly perceived as a beautiful piece of wearable art: stand-alone, sculptural, and aloof. However, in order to understand contemporary jewelry design, we need to view the work as we would the product of any design field: as conceptual projects, as material studies, as social commentaries, and as connections to the past. The various creations by international designers presented in this book give us an…
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Kids Fashion Designers ENEven for children, fashion is more than just clothes, it is a means of self-expression. For this reason, it has become common practice for fashion labels and designer to launch their own line for kids. The selection of designers in this book is international, although most collections come from Belgium, Holland, France and Italy, countries where kids' fashion is especially valued. Each designer is introduced through…
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Kostas Murkudis ENFor Kostas Murkudis, designing fashion is a general, encompassing way of communicating. In his collections he speaks of characters that have shaped his life. He is not driven by nostalgia, but rather esteem, and productive longing. As the son of Greek parents who arrived in West Germany from East Germany as a teenager, Murkudis is used to being strange. Thus, the supposedly irreconciliable is woven through his work…
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Lobby Design EN56 new projects present the new trends in Lobby Design all over the world. The lobby is a passing place, a transitory space. It is the first point of contact with the place visited from the street. The great challenge for the architect and client is to achieve a space in which the visitor would like to stay. The book is divided into chapters and gives an overview of all kinds of lobbies, such as in public buildings,…
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London Architecture & Design ENLondon may be known as a city of grey for its persistently cloudy skies, but when it comes to everything else, few cities on the planet can boast such colorful palette of converging cultures and styles. Inherently vibrant and extraordinarily diverse, it has been one of the most important settlements on the globe for nearly two millennia and still stands today as an international leader in virtually every aspect of a…
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Love Design ENLove and design have more in common than one might think at first glance: they can both break old habits and shape new ways in our day-to-day lives, they can both be exhilarating, a true revelation, but also potentially disrupting, both individually and collectively, and they can both have the power to make us see the world in a new light. Love Design explores the multifaceted relationship between design and the…
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Markus Benesch ENAt a time when industrialized laminates for printing still did not exist, Markus Benesch started to ingeniously experiment with color printing and design. Spectacular multi-discipline projects and his own language regarding materials and shapes, made this wizard of color become famous very fast. According to his motto The world needs greater optimism and courage when creating he does not hesitate to use strong color…
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Matali Crasset ENThis volume of the series about young but already very successful architects and designers introduces to the projects of the french designer Matali Crasset. The book not only shows the assembled work of Matali Crasset but also what she understands under work ensemble.
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Mexican Design ENThis book shows the progression of Interior Design of Mexico. While the text dwells on the characteristics and sources, the main focus of the books is on current and modern design. Every book is divided to the chapters of private rooms, public buildings as well as hotels and restaurants. Within the chapters all projects are listed in alphabetic order of the designers and architects. Plans will be shown. Index with…
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Modern Baroque Interiors ENModern Baroque Interiors deals with an extraordinary design trend: Old buildings are restored to regain their charming essence. Baroque furniture, heavy curtains, chandeliers and winged chairs are set in high-tech surroundings. Gold, silver, burgundy and black emphasize the sophisticated and luxurious nature of the baroque essence. Ornaments and glitter dominate modern interiors. Purity and simplicity are combined…
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Modern Ethno Interiors ENInspired by far-away places in Asia, Africa and South America, people create small oases in private homes to remind them of exotic cultures. Thus ethno design has become a new trend in interior design: tropical wood furniture, bright colors like orange and red, ethno art and accessoires such as african sculptures, were rediscovered and merged with modern interiors. Exotic elements such as buddha statues, palmtrees…
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Nendo ENIn a space of only 5 years Oki Sato has left his mark as a freelance designer the world over, winning numerous awards. In 2002 he founded his design company called Nendo, which means clay in Japanese. He chose this image because clay is flexible, moldable and malleable. Using a thorough thought process in each of his projects Nendo ensures that the designs remain unique and interesting, never lacking a touch of…
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New Diningroom Design ENWhile a spatial division between kitchen, living room and dining room was originally implemented, today and eating area is often integrated into the living area. Interior areas designed in this way are open and create large spaces, which promotes social interaction. Decisive here is the shape and size of the table, as well as the choice of lighting. If there is a smaller space available, a simple and unadorned round…
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New Fireplace Design ENOver the course of time designers have managed to optimise fireplaces to avoid problems such as smoke and smells. However, heating the home is no longer the sole aim of chimneys and heaters. They create cosy, warm atmospheres, allowing us to enjoy the magnetism of their flames. This book presents designs of both wood and gas fuelled chimenys and heaters, made from a variety of materials and original designs.
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New Furniture Design ENIn the constant search for individuality, the modern man strives to differentiate and imbue the monotonous residential blocks common to large urban centres with personality through the use of interior design. Contemporary designers conceive furniture not only based on functional criteria, but also through the experimentation with fluid forms, strong colors and stimulating contrasts. Their vision is built upon an…
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New Garden Design ENIn every of the new compact design books are about 25 to 30 projects shown to the particular theme. As far as available, projects are presented with detailed plans.
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New Indoorpool Design ENFor many years, water has been an essential element for live and for the evolution of man. Countless examples throughout history present an interaction between this liquid element and man's way of life. In Roman times, the domus was built around a patio with a small pool, which became the centre of the house. However, with the passing of time, its original function as a place to collect rainwater has given way to…
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New Light Design ENIn every of the new compact design books are about 25 to 30 projects shown to the particular theme. As far as available, projects are presented with detailed plans.
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New penthouse design ENTo live in a penthouse is to enjoy an exceptional place. The advent of the elevator, invented in the mid 19th century, brought with it a change in priorities when choosing where to live. Without the need for any physical effort to reach the top floor, penthouses saw a change in status and became highly desirable property. From a penthouse the point of view over a city changes. It can now be observed from great…
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New Studio Design ENA more flexible lifestyle, increasing rents an a greater number of single-person homes have all meant that apartments, especially in big cities, have been reduced to a single room. This does not necessarily have to be a disadvantage however. The use of space can be optimised with an intelligent design; minimalist amenities, made-to-measure furniture and predominantly light colours are three basic ingredients of any…