With their original approach to space, light, well-thought simplicity and functionality, Nordic interior designers and architects have set the trends for comfortable, modern lifestyle for decades. This book takes you to some of the most recent and outstanding interiors across Scandinavia - both in cities and in the countryside - and introduces you to private houses that are inspired by the best of local traditions, yet with a twist of contemporary aesthetics reflecting in the palette of soft ...

A journey through dreamlike landscapes, bizarre buildings, and whimsical interiors floating between reality and fantasy.

Oscar Wilde claimed that "progress is the realization of utopia." Dreamscapes illustrates utopian visions and invites the reader into otherworldly scenes that manifest visions of idealised worlds, offering a path toward a better future. The showcased pieces blur the lines between practical applications for architecture and design, abstract artistic expressions, and...

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.

Surfing is a way of life. A life dominated by the waves and the tide with a cozy place to pause in between. Creative personalities crafting bold homes, Surf Shacks illustrates how surfers live both on and off shore.

Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York City apartments, cabins nestled next to national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas. Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers' home...

Die 1969 von Aldo van Eyck erbaute Pastoor van Ars-Kirche in Den Haag ist einer der wenigen bedeutenden Kirchenbauten der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Dieses Buch beleuchtet die einzigartigen architektonischen und räumlichen Qualitäten des Gebäudes. Obwohl er selbst nicht katholisch war, bemühte sich Van Eyck um den Bau eines authentischen und zeitgemäßen katholischen Gotteshauses. Zu diesem Zweck griff er auf die ursprüngliche Typologie der frühchristlichen Basilika zurück,...

The essential book for admirers of arboreal ateliers everywhere, this whimsical collection showcases 48 of the finest tree houses around the world. Whether serving as a lofty eyrie for childhood adventures or a unique luxury hotel amid the branches, these are some of the most fantastic human roosts in the sky.

Wood is one of the best materials for construction on account of its versatility; this book presents the work of thirty international architects who work with wood.

Modulares Bauen und Fertigbauten weisen auf die Zukunft moderner Architektur.

Prefab and Modular zeigt sorgfältig ausgewählte Projekte von vorgefertigten und modularen Wohnhäusern, Kultureinrichtungen, Büroräumen und öffentlichen Gebäuden und erkundet die grenzenlosen Möglichkeiten der Fertigteil- und Modulbauweise.

Dieses Buch ist eine Quelle für Konzepte und Technologien, die herkömmliche Ideen des Bauens neu denken. Von modularen Strukturen bis zu intelligenten Raumoptimierungen ...