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This book shows how city houses can define the urban landscape. One of the basic building blocks of the city, the town house also provides a refuge from city life. The projects featured in 'New Urban Houses' display how leading architects from around the world continue to innovate on this centuries-old model. Secret rooftop gardens, sweeping interiors, striking decor, facades that make a statement - these are just some of the elements revealed here, in elegant full-color photos and in-depth commentaries from the architects themselves."

Some 25 spectacular houses are presented in this third volume of the brilliant Houses Now series. This publication takes us behind the façades and into the minds of the contributing architects, leaving no facet unexplored. Undeniably contemporary, these projects were all chosen for their ability to inspire and break away from the norm. Hundreds of colour photographs and floor plans bring the reader closer to the featured projects, while explanatory texts, contributed by the architects themselves, offer invaluable insight into the work behind the scenes. An inspirational selection of projects make this book an indispensable reference for all those interested in small-scale residential architecture.

Floor plans, technical specifications, materials used as well as erudite commentary - provided by the designing architects themselves - make this an attractive and rewarding volume to read, and reflect on.

"Facades, much more than providing a necessary skin on a structure, define the character of the architecture. This volume is an exhaustive study on the treatment of facades, from the conception of the design to the final execution of the project. Each chapter focuses on a particular material, with the wide range of design possibilities offered by each and the construction details. For the simple aesthetic enjoyment of the fine architectural works collected here, or for a more thorough understanding of the technical details behind their design, this volume is an indispensable reference for layman and professional alike."--Back cover.

Without an engaging and appealing ambience, any budding club or bar will have a hard time drawing patrons in ? and that?s what the designers of these successful establishments had in mind when coming up with these truly original spaces.This diverse collection is an excellent cross-section of some of the most cutting-edge wining-and-dining hotspots in the world.

With ever-increasing numbers of savvy customers, and the growing exchange of information on destinations, hotels have discovered that they must constantly keep upgrading and improving in order to hold their appeal for discriminating travelers. The innovative designs in Hotel Design redefine the concept of what a hotel should be, from a design standpoint as well as the consumer standpoint. With thorough documentation, floor plans, the architects? own sketches and notes, and hundreds of glowing color photos, Hotel Design is a great place to settle down for a long stay.

Providing a thorough, up-to-date study of trends in roof design, this book highlights works by leading architects as well as some from a younger generation, all fully illustrated with plans and building details.

These works feature a wide range of different uses of wood in home construction. Each of the projects is clearly explained by the designers themselves. Within this worldwide selection, several of the projects are located in the USA. All of the examples selected share the highest degree of architectural quality due to innovative uses of wood as well as the architects? outspoken bid for environmentally sustainable construction. Included in this volume are sophisticated residences, contemporary homes, and small but remarkable wood-cabins. Outstanding photographs accompany the working plans and a clear text, to achieve an optimal communication of these buildings? main features, the materials used and their defining characteristics.

Features wood interior projects. This book includes examples that boast uses of wood, focusing on the aspect of sustainable construction. It contains photographs conveying these buildings' main features, the materials used and their defining characteristics

If cabins make you think of lumberjacks...of Camp Grenada, circa 1974...of Deliverance...then you need a copy of Superb Cabins. Paul Bunyan would be proud to call any of these twenty-five magnificent cabins home for himself and Babe. Each cabin has been designed to maximize limited living spaces and create a warm, appealing place for living, relaxing, and entertaining. Full-color photographs, ground plans and sketches, and in-depth technical commentary by the architects themselves make these cabins truly inviting for design professionals everywhere.