New Houses Compact & Prefab (Paperback)

New Houses Compact & Prefab (Paperback)
By Jacobo Krauel

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The concept of the prefabricated house has long been reserved for dwellings of a humble nature; a last resort rather than a desirable place to live. However, as society has become more conscious of the need for environmentally friendly and cost effective housing, architects have responded by dramatically improving the technology and aesthetics of these types of constructions. Prefabulous Houses takes the reader on a journey through what can be achieved today in the field of prefabricated housing. Projects from some of the world?s top architects in the field are accompanied by full-color photographs, floor plans and clear explanations providing anyone interested in this area, whether architects or future prefab residents, with a comprehensive selection of different possibilities. Read more

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Architectural Guide to Ljubljana - 100 Selected Buildings (Paperback)

Architectural Guide to Ljubljana - 100 Selected Buildings (Paperback)
By Andrej & Kozelj, Janez Harusky

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Design Like You Give a Damn [2]: Building Change from the Ground Up (Paperback)

Design Like You Give a Damn [2]: Building Change from the Ground Up (Paperback)
By Architecture for Humanity

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House of Belief: Creating Your Personal Style (Hardcover)

House of Belief: Creating Your Personal Style (Hardcover)
By Kelee Katillac

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House of Belief incorporate beliefs, values, goals, and dreams into a more meaningful style. Read more

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The Houses of Roman Italy, 100 B.C.-A.D. 250: Ritual, Space, and Decoration (Paperback)

The Houses of Roman Italy, 100 B.C.-A.D. 250: Ritual, Space, and Decoration (Paperback)
By John R. Clarke

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In this richly illustrated book, art historian John R. Clarke helps us see the ancient Roman house "with Roman eyes." Clarke presents a range of houses, from tenements to villas, and shows us how enduring patterns of Roman wall decoration tellingly bear the cultural, religious, and social imprints of the people who lived with them.
In case studies of seventeen excavated houses, Clarke guides us through four centuries of Roman wall painting, mosaic, and stucco decoration, from the period of the "Four Styles" (100 B.C. to A.D. 79) to the mid- third century. The First Style Samnite House shows its debt to public architecture in its clear integration of public and private spaces. The Villa of Oplontis asserts the extravagant social and cultural climate of the Second Style. Gemlike Third-Style rooms from the House of Lucretius Fronto reflect the refinement and elegance of Augustan tastes. The Vettii brothers' social climbing helps explain the overburdened Fourth-Style decoration of their famous house. And evidence of remodelling leads Clarke to conclude that the House of Jupiter and Ganymede became a gay hotel in the second century.
In his emphasis on social and spiritual dimensions, Clarke offers a contribution to Roman art and architectural history that is both original and accessible to the general reader. The book's superb photographs not only support the author's findings but help to preserve an ancient legacy that is fast succumbing to modern deterioration resulting from pollution and vandalism. Read more

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Axel Vervoordt: The Story of a Style (Hardcover)

Axel Vervoordt: The Story of a Style (Hardcover)
By Meredith Etherington-Smith

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Axel Vervoordt began his career as an art and antiques dealer in the late 1960s, when he meticulously renovated a narrow street with sixteen of the oldest houses in Antwerp. In 1986, his company moved to a castle near Antwerp. Axel Vervoordt's company grew rapidly in this castle and he became a major collector and decorator. The foundation of Vervoordt's style is his commitment to making the past a relevant part of today's design. By juxtaposing different works of art, gathered throughout space and time, a spontaneous dialogue between them is revealed, creating a new dimension for the future. Axel Vervoordt transcends the roles of decorator and collector. He understands the power of objects to conjure up an entirely new atmosphere and knows exactly where to place them to transform the space. This gorgeous book will be an inspiration to anyone interested in a home that is elegant and personal without being ostentatious or superfluous. Read more

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Monumental Paris (Hardcover)

Monumental Paris (Hardcover)
By Hervé Champollion

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Spanning the Seine, and spreading out beneath the heights of Montmartre and Montparnasse, Paris is an ideal subject for the panoramic photographer Hervé Champollion, in whom the City of Light has found a talented heir to Paris’s photographic tradition. From the Louvre to Notre Dame to the Luxembourg Gardens and the Marais, this new volume presents breathtaking panoramic views of Paris’s famed monuments, imposing churches and abbeys, royal palaces, extravagant mansions, and grand boulevards and bridges. Champollion’s achingly beautiful photographs make it evident that Paris is far more than a collection of historic buildings, 19th-century cast-iron department stores, and public squares; its numerous parks, gardens, canals, and secret waterways make Paris one of the most verdant cities in Europe. From the Palais Royal to the famed brasseries to the Eiffel Tower, this limited edition, which comes with a signed print, makes age-old Paris shine anew.

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