For the millions of Americans combining the spiritual and the decorative in their homes--from dramatic crosses in a modern log cabin to handcrafted Native American spirit masks in a sprawling Southwestern ranch--this beautifully rendered book of interior design depicts how the serene touch of religious design elements can be effortlessly incorporated with a modern sensibility. Whether as a reflection of fervent belief, a secular nod to nostalgia, or a purely aesthetic choice, devotional objects such as religious idols, crosses, and... read more

In Kelly Hoppen Style, Kelly lays out her golden rules of decorating. Inspirational room shots are combined with simple text explaining each room design together with specific advice on selecting suitable lighting, fabrics, and accessories to create a feeling of calm and balance. Drawing upon her fabulous portfolio of projects, Kelly begins by addressing the potential space of the room, and how other key aspects such as light, scale and mood, symmetry and balance all need consideration - and then offers her inspired design solution... read more

From the author of the enormously successful "Graffiti World" comes this spectacular follow-up, celebrating the contributions of women to contemporary graffiti and street art. Female writers have always been in the vanguard of the graffiti movement, though often shunted to the sidelines by their male counterparts. This exhaustive volume places them front and center, featuring 1,000 full-color illustrations from some of the world's most prominent artists, including Brazil's Nina, Japan's Sasu, Mexico's Peste, and the Americans Lady... read more

What we call holy in the world ? a person, a place, a set of words or pictures ? is so because the completely foreign is brought together with the familiar and the everyday. No one embodies this more than Mary, who literally makes a home for the Creator of all things in her own body and in her own house ? the strangest reality we can conceive. Ponder These Things invites readers to explore and reflect on the depths of meaning in three classic icons of the Virgin and her Child from the Eastern Christian tradition. Icons have been de... read more

The work of Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953) is extraordinarily open-minded in its attitude to material and planning, as a result of his completely original form of architectural thinking. Mendelsohn's genius lay in the fact that he was not influenced by his predecessors; rather, his imagination sprung from an entirely personal place, refusing to borrow from any existing artistic forms or styles. He became famous with the "Einsteinturm in Potsdam" (the supreme masterpiece of architectural expressionism, one of the most heretical and re... read more

Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home represents a landmark piece of interiors publishing. In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding. Crucially, however, he also offers up his 43 principles of home life -- each one addressing very real and solvable ... read more

Traces the development of Victorian architecture, as well as the history of the city's street plan development, building trends, and parks. This book also offers a tour of the traditional Victorian interior. It is useful for tourists and Victorian lovers, as well as architects, designers, and decorators.

Designers love to incorporate bells and whistles and special features into their designs to make them stand out. Often these special treatments are the element that makes the audience really connect with the design. The challenge is that these special embellishments are usually expensive and getting them right can be extremely difficult. "Mastering Materials, Bindings, and Finishes" provides a complete reference to hundreds of special treatments, with information on how to approach them in reference to your design job, what to cons... read more

344 pp., color illus. The original pub has come a long way from its humble origins. Today's patrons require more tailored spaces with their own individual identities. This book presents some of the latest trends in bar design from around the world, including themed bars, exclusive drinking establishments, and renovated traditional pubs.

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Future Systems is an architectural and design practice, established in 1979. This book celebrates the accomplishments for which Future Systems are recognized. It is organized according to themes such as objects, houses, shopping and landmarks.

Light is the central design element concerning our perception and has the power to change the mental state we are in. Light is equally elementary for life as are water and air. The industrial developments of the past few years have made possible amazing light and lamp designs. This volume illustrates the many new possibilities as well as giving some practical examples of how to apply light.

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This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times up through the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key architects, key words, and key works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in. This book is a must for anyone who is interested in architecture - whether they be sightseers, visitors to historic buildings or the more knowledgeable connoisseur.

This ground-breaking book – a bestseller for several years – shows how to build or adapt your home so that it’s almost completely self-sufficient in power and water.

Cool Restaurants – The Cookbook features highlights from the highly successful Cool Restaurants series, which has grown to encompass more than 30 cities across the globe. World-class cooking stars such as Jamie Oliver and Jean-Georges Vongerichten share their favorite recipes with easy-to-follow instructions. Now fans can recreate the deluxe dining experience of the top restaurants worldwide in the comfort of their very own homes. Become part of the gastronomic process as stunning photographs showcase the stars, their awardwin... read more

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From his first great design masterpiece, the Red-Blue Chair, to his final design for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Gerrit Rietveld created a significant body of work and left a remarkable legacy. His simple yet dynamic design style has greatly affected international furniture design and has made a significant contribution to the history of architecture. His unconventional approach and extraordinary furniture, hailed by Theo van Doesburg as 'the new sculpture', inspired many of his contemporaries just as it continues to inspire ... read more

A condensed version of the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, this travel edition is pocket sized and portable, ideal for the holiday or business traveller. Organized geographically and illustrated with global, sub-regional and city maps, the buildings are easily located. The book contains over 1,000 buildings including 50 new projects, each of which is illustrated with a single image and accompanied by a brief description, with addresses, websites and telephone numbers.

Concrete is the most widely-used building material in the world today. Some seven billion cubic meters of concrete are used in construction each year, more than one cubic meter per person. Concrete is stone created by human hands in which the human creative spirit is reflected together with the timelessness and serene appeal of an 'everlasting' material. This volume presents 25 contemporary buildings from all over the world in more than 300 illustrations and architectural drawings: particularly interesting examples of the interior ... read more