Throughout history, institutions and governments have always constructed large and ostentatious buildings as a way of demonstrating their power. By means of this aspect of design, many fast-growing, predominantly young but established companies have publicized their growth and shored up their identity at the same time. Contemporary Corporate Architecture has become a further element of a company's identity, achieved through the cooperation of several disciplines such as visual communications, marketing and graphic design, among many others. Sustainability is an aspect increasingly present in this type of architecture, which incorporates different elements to reduce environmental impacts, particularly in relation to the type of materials used in construction.

Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. A tourist's hot spot and one of the most frequented cities in summer. There is a lot more to Barcelona's architecture than just Gaud?. Since the Olympic Games in 1992 international architects began to shape the capital of Modernism with numerous contructions. Norman Foster, Frank O. Ghery and many more have left their footsteps. The Forum of Cultures 2004 provided another opportunity of city planning. Slowly Barcelona has been transformed into a an artistic reference: it has an insatiable appetite for new design and innovations, but still highly values its rich architectural past. Old and new are close. Like this it became a model that other cities may choose to imitate due to its cosmopolitan atmosphere. This book shows the newest architectural developements in Barcelona and introduces several projects. Not only public and cultural buildings but also private houses are shown. As far as available floor plans will give additional insights. An index with contact information of the respective architects is enclosed. Издание на английском, немецком, французском, испанском и итальянском языках.

Modern Baroque Interiors deals with an extraordinary design trend: Old buildings are restored to regain their charming essence. Baroque furniture, heavy curtains, chandeliers and winged chairs are set in high-tech surroundings. Gold, silver, burgundy and black emphasize the sophisticated and luxurious nature of the baroque essence. Ornaments and glitter dominate modern interiors. Purity and simplicity are combined with complexity and voluptuousness to create an astounding contrast. The come-back of the baroque style is triumphant. This book illustrates projects with outstanding baroque interiors from the past two years. An index with contact information on the designers and architects is enclosed. available

The landscape architect shapes the terrain and the space around a pre-existing construction or a developing urban or regional project. His aim is to offer the most poetic transcription of the language associated with a given architectural calculation. These professionals work with animated and inanimate physical structures which spring from geographical and social contexts, as well as from technical and economical conditions. Their imagination is the motor behind the creative, competent and playful solutions. The fifty projects presented in this book primarily show the designs of new spaces and successful restoration of others, which had previously had completely different uses, like a quarry or an industrial center. An index with contact information on the respective architects and designers is enclosed.

Современная архитектура Японии уже давно считается одной из самых изобретательных в мире, признанной за устойчивость и безграничную креативность. Не менее семи японских архитекторов получили Притцкеровскую премию. С тех пор как на Всемирной выставке в Осаке-70 современные формы оказались в центре внимания, Япония стала ключевым игроком в мировой архитектуре. Со своим намеренно ограниченным словарным запасом геометрических форм Тадао Андо с тех пор поместил японское строительство на культурную карту мира, установив мост между Востоком и Западом. Вслед за в основном бетонными зданиями Андо появляются такие фигуры, как Кенго Кума (Японский национальный стадион, предназначенный для Олимпийских игр, первоначально запланированный на 2020 год), Сигэру Бан (Центр всемирного наследия горы Фудзи) и Кадзуё Сэдзима (Музей искусства XXI века в Канадзаве). Современное искусство) впервые применил более устойчивый подход. Молодое поколение успешно развивает новые направления японской архитектуры, гармонирующие с природой и связанные с традиционным строительством. Вместо того, чтобы планировать на чертежной доске, архитекторы, представленные в этой коллекции, выделяются своим бесконечным поиском форм, по-настоящему реагируя на окружающую среду. Представляя новейшие достижения японского строительства, эта книга показывает, что это уникальное творчество является плодом очень специфической ситуации в Японии, которая включает в себя высокую плотность населения, современную, эффективную экономику, долгую историю и постоянное присутствие катастроф в виде землетрясений. Принятие двусмысленности, как видно из мимолетных отражений музея Сэдзимы в Канадзаве, или постоянных изменений и угрозы катастрофы, является ключом к пониманию того, что отличает японскую архитектуру от архитектуры Европы или Америки. В этой книге размером XL рассказывается о 39 архитекторах и 55 выдающихся проектах японских мастеров — от Шанхайского политехнического театра Тадао Андо, концертного зала Сигэру Бана La Seine Musical, ферм SANAA Grace Farms, 4-го Всемирного торгового центра Фумихико Маки до гораздо меньшей устойчивой стоматологической клиники Такаши Суо. Каждый проект представлен фотографиями, оригинальными планами этажей и техническими чертежами, а также подробными описаниями и краткими биографиями. Подробное эссе прослеживает строительную сцену страны от периода «Метаболистов» до сегодняшнего дня и показывает, как взаимодействие прошлого, настоящего и будущего принесло современной японской архитектуре всемирное признание.The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. With his intentionally limited vocabulary of geometric forms, Tadao Ando has since then put Japanese building on the world’s cultural...

A survey of Japan’s contemporary architecture scene The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. With his intentionally limited vocabulary of geometric forms, Tadao Ando has since then put Japanese building on the world’s cultural map, establishing a bridge between East and West. In the wake of Ando’s mostly concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma (Japan National Stadium intended for the Olympic Games, originally planned for 2020), Shigeru Ban (Mount Fuji World Heritage Center), and Kazuyo Sejima (Kanazawa Museum of 21st Century Art of Contemporary Art) pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have successfully developed new directions in Japanese architecture that are in harmony with nature and connected to traditional building. Rather than planning on the drawing board, the architects presented in this collection stand out for their endless search for forms, truly reacting on their environment. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book reveals how this unique creativity is a fruit of Japan’s very particular situation that includes high population density, a modern, efficient economy, a long history, and the continual presence of disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, as seen in the evanescent reflections of Sejima’s Kanazawa Museum, or constant change and the threat of catastrophe is a key to understanding what makes Japanese architecture different from that of Europe or America. This XL-sized book highlights 39 architects and 55 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’S Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center, to Takashi Suo’s much smaller sustainable dental clinic. Each project is introduced with photos, original floor plans and technical drawings, as well as insightful descriptions and brief biographies. An elaborate essay traces the country’s building scene from the Metabolists to today and shows how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition.

A survey of Japan’s contemporary architecture scene Japan's contemporary architecture has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than eight Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo ’70 highlighted contemporary forms, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Tadao Ando's geometry put Japanese building on the map, bridging East and West. After his concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, and Kazuyo Sejima pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have taken new directions, in harmony with nature, traditional building, and an endless search for forms. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book links this unique creativity to Japan's high population density, modern economy, long history, and continual disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, constant change, and catastrophe is a key to understanding how Japanese architecture differs from that of Europe or America. This compact edition highlights 37 architects and 53 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’s Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center to Takashi Suo’s much smaller sustainable dental clinic. An elaborate essay traces the building scene from the Metabolists to today, showing how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition.

Rather than merely fulfilling an aesthetic purpose, today's new buildings have cultural, political, and social importance, and only those that succeed in reflecting these values, in combination with a novel approach to the practice of architecture, can be considered as spectacular. Challenged by an increasingly complex urban context, the buildings must carefully integrate their designs into the existing urban fabric through a skillful and sensitive interpretation of the buildings' purpose and relationship with the public. Bearing in mind these issues and criteria, this book gathers a selection of contemporary projects completed within the last few years that exemplify the latest trends in the creation of prominent institutional, corporate, retail, cultural and educational facilities around the world. Издание на английском, французском и немецком языках.

More than 50 houses from Japanese and international architects and designers like Terence Conran, Cesar Pelli, Tezuka Architects, Hikone or milligram Studio. 400 pages with more than 450 images of architecture in one of the most stunning and fast pacing cities of the world. Informative texts give a profound view about contemporary Japanese architecture. Text in English, German, French, Spanish.

Need a handbook to your architect’s business or studies? Struggling with your latest DIY project? Interested in the art of architecture? This classic work, now in its fifth edition, covers every aspect of architecture and landscape architecture. Ranging from ancient times to contemporary trends, it adopts a truly international perspective, focussing on countries and cultures such as Coptic, Tibet and De Stijl. Without doubt, this is the standard work in the field. As reflected by its new title, 'The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture' has now been expanded to include recent developments in the field of landscape architecture. Full account has been taken, too, of the huge range of building traditions around the world. The text has been completely reset and all the illustrations redrawn.

New Museums" examines the boom in architecturally ambitious museum projects in detail, beginning with the Guggenheim Bilbao's groundbreaking role in the development of contemporary museum architecture and continuing with a beautifully illustrated tour of thirty-one examples of the most innovative and exciting museum architecture around the world. Among the projects presented here are Yoshio Taniguchi's redesign of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern in London, Tadao Ando's Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Zaha Hadid's Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Renzo Piano's Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, and Alvaro Siza's Museu Serralves in Oporto, Portugal.

Never before have so many buildings been constructed as today, and never has architecture had so many technological and design possibilities at its disposal. And yet there is a sense of unease about contemporary architecture. In their book, ­Sergei Tchoban and Vladimir Sedov show how in modern times we have lost the balance between outstanding works of architecture and the background structures that surround them, with every building striving to assert itself in relation to all the others – to drown them out if it can. Yet the ­modern age is certainly capable of developing a harmony of contrasts – it has everything it needs at its disposal. After taking the reader on a foray through 2,500 years of architectural history, the authors arrive at the anomaly of modernism. They show what contemporary architecture must take into account if it is to achieve a satisfactory overall architectural impression that is harmonious in an entirely new way.

A celebration of the work of contemporary architect David Rockwell, who works at the intersection of architecture and performance This unique insight into the projects and philosophy of renowned architect and Tony Award-winning set designer David Rockwell explores the remarkable range of his work, from restaurants and hotels to museums and Broadway stages. It is the first book to shine a spotlight on the relationship between architecture and performance and features contributions from leading voices and talents in fields as diverse as architecture, lighting design, and the culinary arts. David Rockwell's fascination with theater has long informed his built work. Drama explores the core principles that Rockwell uses to enhance the impact of his architecture, with contributions from experts across the creative world - from record producer Quincy Jones to chef Jose Andres. It's both an exciting new insight into the work of an important contemporary architect and a compelling case for the virtues of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Обзор современной архитектуры Японии.Современная архитектура Японии уже давно считается одной из самых изобретательных в мире, признанной за устойчивость и безграничную креативность. Не менее восьми японских архитекторов стали лауреатами Притцкеровской премии.С тех пор как на Всемирной выставке в Осаке-70 были представлены современные формы, Япония стала ключевым игроком в мировой архитектуре. Геометрия Тадао Андо нанесла на карту японские здания, соединив Восток и Запад. После его бетонных зданий такие деятели, как Кенго Кума, Сигэру Бан и Кадзуё Седзима, стали пионерами более устойчивого подхода. Молодое поколение выбрало новые направления в гармонии с природой, традиционным строительством и бесконечным поиском форм.Представляя новейшие достижения японского строительства, эта книга связывает это уникальное творчество с высокой плотностью населения Японии, современной экономикой, долгой историей и постоянными бедствиями в виде землетрясений. Принятие двусмысленности, постоянных изменений и катастроф — ключ к пониманию того, чем японская архитектура отличается от архитектуры Европы или Америки.В этом компактном издании представлены 37 архитекторов и 53 выдающихся проекта японских мастеров — от Шанхайского политехнического театра Тадао Андо, концертного зала Сигэру Бана La Seine Musical, фермы Grace Farms SANAA, 4-го Всемирного торгового центра Фумихико Маки до гораздо меньшей устойчивой стоматологической клиники Такаши Суо. Подробное эссе прослеживает сцену строительства от Метаболистов до наших дней, показывая, как взаимодействие прошлого, настоящего и будущего принесло современной японской архитектуре всемирное признание.A survey of Japan’s contemporary architecture scene.Japan's contemporary architecture has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than eight Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize.Since Osaka World Expo ’70 highlighted contemporary forms, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Tadao Ando's geometry put Japanese building on the map, bridging East and West. After his concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, and Kazuyo Sejima pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have taken new directions, in harmony with nature, traditional building, and an endless search for forms.Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book links this unique creativity to Japan's high population density, modern economy, long history, and continual disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, constant change, and catastrophe is a key to understanding how Japanese architecture differs from that of Europe or America.This compact edition highlights 37 architects and 53 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’s Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center to Takashi Suo’s much smaller...

Contemporary Japanese architecture has, for over half a century, achieved worldwide recognition not only for its highly innovative and often futuristic qualities, but also for its sensitive response to Japan's cultural and physical context, which has become especially challenging given the country's increasingly urbanised environment. Today, Japan's contemporary architecture is admired perhaps as much as its traditional counterpart, with which it often maintains a meaningful dialogue. Botond Bognar's Architectural Guide Japan introduces close to 700 of the most prominent examples of this fertile architecture, in addition to outlining its development from the mid-nineteenth century to the present in a concise historical essay. All texts are accompanied by about 930 colour photos, all taken by the author, and over 90 drawings. Detailed information about each entry is enhanced by geodata in the form of QR codes.

Tropical Design is not an established architectural style, but a collective description of architecture and interior design in tropical countries, designed by architects from around the equator. Rooted in the traditional style of architecture that is typical in these countries and influenced by the European modern style, a unique architectural lunguage has developed that reflects contemporary tendencies and corresponds to the climatic requirements. As multifaceted as nature in the tropical regions, the architecture in the projects presented here is just as diversified. From " Las Terrazas" by Legoretta+Legoretta glowing under the Mexican sun to the romantic "Anantara" on the Maledives Island to the spacious and modern "LPVM House" by Biselli e Katchborian in Brasil - the book offers a small insight into the contemporary style from tropical countries. An index of contact information of the designer and architects is enclosed.