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Examples of badge design from the 1950's to the present day covering political, cultural and commercial topics. |
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'There's not a great deal of difference between living and working for those of us who one day decide to make a living by creating the world, for those of us who perceive architecture as something more than just work and the negative aspect associated with this word, but rather like a window through which to see the world. And a means of transforming this world'. This is the vision of Octavio Mestre and this is the book that celebrates that maxim. Over 240-pages and more than 180 full-colour photographs, plans and drawings, reveal the stunning contemporary work of this much-admired practitioner. |
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Drink & Food Spaces introduces the latest projects from a range of outstanding international architects and designers. The innovative and enterprising designs range from beautiful combinations of light and colour, minimalist spaces, miniature squares transformed into bustling environments, and calm places for reflection. |
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The organization of public space raises many challenges, and it is one of the fields of architecture most open to debate and controversy. Urban spaces must not only balance betweeen solid and void in the urban fabric, but they must also be highly functional. This book provides a sample of works that, through originality. ingenuity and creativity, have found a method of sustainable design. |
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«The idea of what we traditionally perceive to be the work place is changing. As more and more people elect either to work from home or star home-based businesses (out of choice or necessity), the need for dedicated workspace in or near the home will increase exponentially. This 'aspirational' volume is a visual and narrative stimulus to what can be done with both the home office and the small office and will be of value to anyone setting-up from scratch. From a Pimlico loft to a garage in Bordeaux and a floating studio to a graphic design penthouse «Soho» is a compelling primer.» |
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This volume presents a number of small shops from around the world. These boutiques have created a distinctive identity while reflecting the latest trends. |
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This volume presents excellent urban squares from around the world. These projects stand out not only for being welcoming towards their users, but also for correctly interpreting the idiosyncrasies and characteristics of the surrounding community, thus attendinf to its needs and preferences and facilitating coexistence and intergration. |
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This book explores all factors that a visual merchandiser or shop window designer must take into account: the election of colour, the power of lighting, spatial combination, typology of the window models, the importance of small details and the seasonal and commemorative character of the shop window display. Divided into 5 sections (the store window, the power of lighting, models with an attitude, true colours and shopping directory), it includes work for Donna Karan, Fenwick, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf Goodman, Harvey Nichols and Saks Fifth Avenue. |
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Interest in tuning — or customizing — is growing exponentially. The tuning and customizing process is a labour of love and ingenuity. Mechanical parts are made to gleam and be seen and the bodywork often a marvel to behold. For this very reason, no two customized vehicles are ever alike. A cultural expression of urban life in the same way that tattoos or piercing is, customizing is an art form with a passion and the car is the canvas. |
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3 new surveys of some of the biggest global street art trends, with colour illustrations. |
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This is a stunning full-colour showcase of the most creative and original big format advertising from around the world. Advertising is all around us — from the newspapers we read in the morning to the posters we travel past on our way home from work. But in order to really work, an advert has to have that something special. And what better way to grab your attention than going big, really big! Big Format Advertising is a lavishly illustrated volume that brings together the very best in creative, innovative, and original big format advertising from some of the finest designers and agencies from around the world. |
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This is a stunning visual showcase of the most innovative and original graffiti and street art from around the world. Graffiti has been around since the ancient times — examples have been found in Ancient Greek and Roman archaeological sites and range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the tools of choice. Graffiti is Not Dead! brings together a visually stunning collection the most innovative and original graffiti and street art from cities around the world — including London, New York, and Barcelona. |
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This is a stunning visual showcase of some of the most innovative and cutting edge brand design in the world. Drawing on the work of some of the world's most talented, innovative, and creative brand and product designers, Brand & Branding offers a stunning visual showcase of how design can be used to create brand awareness that speaks directly to the consumer. |
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