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Picturesque Scandinavian archipelagos and extra-long summer days create the perfect environment for dreamy homes. Summer houses that blend smoothly into their surroundings help us reconnect with and merge into nature. But even in the long, dark winters, these homes must be destined to withstand exceptional weather conditions.
The main features of these houses are the abundance of light, large windows and free, minimalist interiors. This selection of 40 stunning houses defines a perfect summer escape for those Scandinavian days that seem to last forever and, at the same time, an ideal place to spend the long winter days.
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- Discover the projects of the 40 best contemporary top architects in Belgium.
- Including images and plans of impressive and modern architectural projects in Belgium and abroad.
- Includes an in-depth interview with minimalist top architect Vincent van Duysen.
Architecture writer Agata Toromanoff introduces Belgium's 40 most influential contemporary architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings in full color photography. Belgian architects have been doing well for years and have international allure. This volume showcases works from the most famous Belgian architect-designers such as Vincent Van Duysen and EPRICUM to emerging architects such as Oyo Architects. Several pages are dedicated to each architect, outlining their influences and ideas and revealing the designs that have brought them fame. With this great reference work, you can discover the true extent of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants. Captivating biographies alongside breathtaking photos. A book that is both informative and beautiful. Text in English, Dutch and French. -
In Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly unfeasible buildings which are situated at the edge of deep chasms and on steep cliffs. These houses are the work of architects who approach complexity and difficult conditions with imagination and a talent for thinking outside of the box. This book shows how, with the help of innovative techniques, fear of heights-inducing homes have been built at the most challenging locations all over the world. Living on the Edge is a book for architecture lovers without fear of heights!
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The Art of Optical Illusion makes you focus at least twice and takes you on a visual discovery that continues to amaze. A spectacle for the eye, a confusion for the brain and a nice overview of the highlights of optical illusions within art.
Discover the most important themes and meet dozens of artists.
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Edgy architecture ; living in the most impossible places
Agata Toromanoff
- Lannoo
- 8 Octobre 2019
- 9789401461610
In this mind-blowing selection of the most impossible structures on the most steep cliffs and sharp edges around the globe, we show how architects have used the challenge of slanted construction surfaces to create innovative houses.
Discover in over sixty case studies how architecture and nature blend together in even the most difficult conditions.
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- More than 60 case studies of sensational curved buildings from around the world - Includes a short historical overview and the most recent design and technical developments In Curved: Bending Architecture, the author seeks out the most sensational contemporary buildings from around the world that incorporate wave-like, rounded forms into their design. Curved forms in architecture are found throughout history (like the Colosseum in Rome) but today's constructions explore the curve to its utmost fluid and freeform potential. From Zaha Hadid to Bosjes Chapel and from Brussels to China, this is a selection of amazing buildings by world class architects who think outside the box and have redefined the built world around us.
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From museums to public buildings, from houses to offices, numerous exciting buildings around the globe demonstrate how visually stunning combinations of the past and present can be. Based on the original constructions, and often intertwined with them, contemporary conversions give new life to centuries-old architecture. Designed to preserve the historical heritage as well as to develop new spaces, these revamps have resulted in the creation of many new exciting landmarks.
We present the most successful reinventions of the last couple of years, which by initiating an inventive dialogue between the old and the new have redefined many urban and rural landscapes.
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Architecture writer Agata Toromanoff introduces the Netherland's 40 most influential contemporary architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings in full color photography. This volume showcases works from the most famous Dutch architect-designers such as Benthem Crouwel Architects, Mecanoo, MVRDV, OMA, UNStudio, atelier PRO architekten, LEVS architecten, Paul de Ruiter Architects and many more. Several pages are dedicated to each architect, outlining their influences and ideas and revealing the designs that have brought them fame. Discover the true extent of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants. Captivating biographies alongside breathtaking photos. A book that is both informative and beautiful. Text in English and Dutch.