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Images Publishing Group
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Modernism crashed into the American consciousness right after the Second World War, although it had existed in the minds and works of American and German-born architects for almost 40 years prior. While it offered a new design paradigm that would transform the urban landscape from New York to New Delhi, modernism was a slow burn for residential architects. The sharp edges and simple geometries were a hard sell for the American design psyche. A group of innovative architects in the USA took Bauhaus modernism and gave it a vernacular face. They borrowed forms from the simple utilitarian buildings found in rural environments and created a new strain of modernism. Russell Abraham dubs this style 'rural modernism' — a modern aesthetic with a vernacular palette. The result of several ingenious ideas blended together to create a contemporary, sustainable and highly liveable architecture, these houses respect the past while looking forward to the future. Orienting windows to capture heat in winter and provide sun protection in summer is standard, while other sustainable design features include solar-thermal systems, subterranean heat sinks, geothermal trenches and rainwater collection systems — all of which are incorporated to make the most of the natural resources available in rural settings. |
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Long before the international community recognised C.Y. Lee as the architect of the world's tallest skyscraper — the 508-metre-tall Taipei 101 — his distinct buildings were already turning heads in Asia. Taking his cues from Chinese pagodas, old, square-holed Chinese copper coins, and even the shape of Chinese characters, C.Y. Lee has developed a brand of modern Chinese architecture that few of his compatriots can match. In the mid-1980s, after more than a decade of working as an architect in the US, C.Y. Lee returned to Taiwan with the intention of creating something distinct. Since that time, C.Y. Lee's memorable buildings have successfully fused the traditional with the modern, firmly placing him among today's architectural innovators. This major monograph presents the firm's major projects in full colour, with architects' sketches, plans and descriptive text. It includes a number of pieces written by C.Y. Lee. |
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This publication takes a look at one of Europe's most influential, master architects. With offices in Berlin and Moscow, Sergei Tchoban has designed, planned and built many famous international projects including the Federation Tower in Moscow, the DomAquaree in Berlin, and the master plan for the European Embankment project in St Petersburg. Despite vigorous activities in new development, Sergei Tchoban is strongly influenced by his origins, and his fondness for historical construction and traditional European cities. |
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Sustainable architecture is one of the most popular trends today. With dense urban living and less green space available, green walls and roofs are helping to fill that gap. These living structures can be created with vegetation, which helps to absorb rainwater, provide insulation, and lower temperatures while creating a habitat for natural flora and fauna. Green Walls Green Roofs features projects from all over the world, showing how these elements work in various climates. Ranging from the tropical houses in Singapore to inner-city buildings in North America, this richly illustrated book will show you how living architecture can enrich our world. |
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Mixing aesthetics, architecture, arrondissements and elegance in a very Parisian way, this richly illustrated new volume on the world's most bewitching city shows Paris in all its light, shade, glamour and grandeur. From magnificent squares to exquisite side streets, tucked-away gardens to quiet neighbourhood bistros, 'Paris Secrets: Architecture, Interiors, Quartiers, Corners' shows the sophistication and grace that underline this, the City of Light. Wind your way through Paris via pages shimmering with seductive stairwells, irresistible bistros and patisseries, beguiling back streets, beautiful boulevards, enticing courtyards and must-see interiors. A modern guide for the urban aesthete — and perfect for either those who have already fallen in love with Paris, or those planning a memorable first visit — it is both an insightful travel resource and an architectural study capturing Paris's elegance and atmosphere in spectacular detail. |
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This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an in-depth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives. It features comprehensive case studies, along with architectural theories of the public and private benefits of green walls. The book delves into architect-design considerations and limitations, the effects of green walls on energy efficiencies and includes recommendations and future research. |
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A comprehensive resource on vertical urbanism and how to plan and design a vertical ecocity of 100 stories. The book covers the main objectives: ecodesign, concepts, habitats, and designing for biodiversity. There are detailed drawings, diagrams, and photos that work through the technical, research, analytic, and engineering issues of ecotowers and ecoengineering designs. The book is also helpful for anyone looking to understand multi-elevatoring concepts for multiuse towers, floor-plate designs for various usages, the effects of wind on towers, and other sustainable eco-engineering concepts. |
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This beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through a number of outstanding contemporary houses designed and built across the richly varied and extraordinary European landscape, and acts as a strong reference for architects and interior designers wanting to know more about the diversity of regional domestic architecture and design. Philip Jodidio presents his expertise and knowledge on the most profound influences of contemporary residential architecture in this region. This book pairs images of unique architecture and interior design and a comprehensive analysis of each project, set within full-colour photographic portraits that all together reflect the strength of drive and progressive thinking that inspired these designs. Though progressive, the architect's designs draw heavily on the local vernacular of the buildings of this region. Ordering principles borrow from the building's context and often relate metaphorically to the surrounding natural landscape, connecting the building to its site in a meaningful way. Sustainability and green energy efficiency features are also crucial components in the house design objectives and are seamlessly integrated with the architecture and these influences are clearly illustrated in this impressive volume. |
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From magnificent squares to exquisite side streets, tucked-away gardens to quiet neighbourhood cafes and of course the architecture for which Rome is so famous, this richly illustrated volume shows the history and style that underline the Eternal City. Wind your way through pages highlighting the numerous squares, statues and fountains as well as the beguiling back streets, enticing courtyards and must-see interiors. A modern guide for the urban aesthete — and perfect for either those who have already fallen in love with Rome, or those planning a memorable first visit — it is both an insightful travel resource and an architectural study that captures Rome's history and atmosphere in spectacular detail. |
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With stunning photographs and evocative text, 'Great Wall Style' invites readers to discover a singular oeuvre of projects nestled in four small villages alongside the Great Wall of China. Its narrative illuminates the personal story and creative practice of architectural designer Jim Spear. From within the vernacular of traditional architecture, Spear has designed thoughtful and surprising spaces for contemporary life. These environmentally sound dwellings surround sustainable enterprises set in re-purposed venues — an abandoned schoolhouse is transformed into a restaurant and glass blowing workshop; a village hut evolves into an artisanal noodle shop; and a glazed tile factory provides guests with a lush retreat in its new life as an eco-lodge. Great Wall Style tells the compelling story of grassroots rural development through an exploration of material memory and the meaning of home. |
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Following the success of IMAGES' first 100 of the World's Best Houses book, we searched the globe for another collection of amazing houses. The result of this search is Another 100 of the World's Best Houses. Each house in this new volume has been selected for its unique and extraordinary qualities. The overwhelming theme is the way in which architects use their remarkable skills to relate these masterpieces to their various contexts and landscapes. Locations are as diverse as the houses themselves and include the coast of Peru, inner-city London, rugged Australian coastal sites, urban São Paulo, spectacular New Zealand alpine retreats and coastal hideaways, American prairies, frosty Oslo, the gorgeous West Indies, tropical Southeast Asia, suburban Lithuania, and Costa Rica, to name but a few. |
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The mere mention of the word 'spa' conjures up images of relaxation, therapy and luxury; over the last decade, contemporary society has readily embraced 'spa culture'. In order to meet increasing public demand, institutions worldwide have opened their doors to provide their own definition of a spa — from medical day spas in mid-Manhattan to five-star destination spas in the south of France. The concept of the spa: healing waters, massage and body treatments — has now pervaded our way of life and leisure in a manner never witnessed before. Spa: The Sensuous Experience provides a timely exploration of 40 of the very best spas created over the years, from more recent examples to traditional destinations that have become classic icons in the spa world. New York based architect and professor, Robert D. Henry, a recognised authority in the field of spa design both in the USA and overseas, provides a comprehensive foreword to the unprecedented publication. |
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This new NeoArchitecture monograph presents the work of Studio Downie, a young practice whose work to date has mostly appeared in the UK, but is poised to make its mark on the world scene. Craig Downie studied architecture within the layered environment of fine art, sculpture, graphics and textiles at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. He formed Studio Downie in 1993 and its first building, a widely published gallery for the Cass Sculpture Foundation, West Sussex, was completed in 1994. The intervening years have involved many projects, including interiors for the Ondaatje Theatre, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), KPMG Microsoft, government-funded outreach centres for the West London Training & Enterprise Council and offices for the French Treasury. Recent commissions include the Library for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a new mixed-use gateway building as part of the King's Cross Development. |
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Continuing the theme of the previous two Small Spaces books, Minimum Spaces Maximum Living M2 by Philip Jodidio, is a new look at a variety of small spaces from around the world that includes not only intriguing small residential projects, but retail, commercial, and other spaces as well. Ingenuity is the common trait that makes all these spaces work, despite their physical constraints. Floor plans, drawings and detailed photographs throw light on the architect's clever and carefully considered responses to the many challenges posed by restricted spaces. |
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Manuelle Gautrand established her architectural practice in 1991, and has since produced a significant body of work. The firm spans a range of commission types, from domestic housing through to institutional, cultural, industrial and infrastructure projects. Sophistication of design, originality of intent and judicious choice of materials mark the work of Manuelle Gautrand Architects. The modern treatment of program, form and materials provides a refreshing excursion into the possibilities that a creative team of architects can achieve at the turn of the twenty-first century, and is all the more true given that many of the firm's projects have been realised on sites with historic fabrics. This NeoArchitects monograph examines seventeen remarkable projects, built and unbuilt, providing an insight into the workings of a modern European practice. |
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This latest volume of NeoArchitecture presents the work of French firm Jakob + MacFarlane, a firm proclaimed as a highly promising collaborative, representing the best in emerging French architecture and architectural sensibility. The work of Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane engages the capture and articulation of movement, both ethereal and real, in order to articulate a dynamic sensibility in their work. Jakob + MacFarlane achieve sophistication in their design schemes by employing high-end digital computer technology in their design process. Indeed, their use of the computer and computer-aided modeling in pursuing formal strategies and design outcomes positions their practice at the forefront of avant garde architecture practices operating today. This volume showcases built architectural projects, either already completed or currently under construction, as well as theoretical and exhibition projects. Sales Points: Latest volume in IMAGES' NeoArchitecture series on the next generation of master architects. Introduction by Christian Girard. Showcases the work of young, experimental architects with detailed photographs, renderings, plans and text. Features internationally recognised projects such as Restaurant Georges at the Pompidou Centre and the equally innovative Florence Lowey Bookshop, both in Paris. |
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Extensive research by IMAGES over several years revealed the need for comprehensive easy-to-follow guide to architectural details. Details in Design is the latest edition in IMAGES' Details series. Featuring the work of many of the world's most influential and dynamic architectural practices, the sixth volume in this series continues the trusted format of the earlier editions. Projects are presented with superb full-colour photography and drawings that place details within the context of the overall design. This latest edition features Foster and Partners, Renzo Piano, Claudio Silvestrin, Gregotti Associati International, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, LS3P, EEA Erick Van Egeraat, Fox & Fowle, Studio Downie and Rafael Vinoly, among other influential firms. Commercial, residential, institutional and retail projects are all included. |
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Introduced by well-known critic and writer Catherine Slessor, CA2 is an important and popular resource. This new volume contains some of the most striking and visionary architecture recently constructed worldwide. Once again, a diverse range of institutional, corporate, educational, public, recreational, residential and retail projects are featured — all comprehensively documented through descriptive text, plans, drawings and full-colour photos. Almost fifty architects are featured, including Bernard Tschumi Architects, Christian de Portzamparc, Claudio Silvestrin, Gehry Partners, Rafael Moneo, Pugh + Scarpa, MVRDV, Murphy/Jahn, Zaha Hadid Architects, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Rafael Viñoly Architects and many more. |
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While The Images Publishing Group has established a reputation over the past two decades for publishing work of the world's most revered and eminent architects, the dawn of the twenty-first century has brought a new generation of architects whose work is yet to reach a wide audience. IMAGES is delighted to introduce the Neo Architecture series, which focuses on the work of this next generation of master architects. Featured works vary widely, from concepts to built projects, elaborate models and competition entries to modest buildings. All are provocative, and represent the vanguard of international architectural practice. |
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Founded in 1984 by Ronald Altoon and James Porter, Altoon + Porter has sustained its growth through all economic cycles with a clear adherence to its core values. Commitment to respond to context, to create community, and to serve its clients' investment or institutional goals has resulted in a portfolio of projects in 24 countries valued at more than $3.5 billion. Projects vary widely, and include mixed-use, retail, office, institutional, and transit-related. Altoon + Porter's work is informed by a design philosophy that permeates a respect for context and culture, for an understanding and application of the traditional structural order. The firm actively seeks to expand its role beyond the domain of practice into the civic, academic and cultural realms; such outreach is deeply ingrained in its culture. This monograph presents Altoon + Porter's most important works, in full colour photographs, drawings and informative text. |
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