The most interesting design task in the world of travel is the resort as a luxurious self-contained holiday facility. The challenge is to integrate design and exclusivity and to find the perfect balance between the various functions and areas - between the built environment and open spaces, between attractive zones for all guests and their desire for privacy.
Resort Design presents the new design icons of the hospitality industry. The collection includes a stunning array of the most ambitious examples of contemporary resort design that set global trends with exciting and unique approaches at spectacular travel destinations such as the beaches at the Maldives, the Swiss Alps, the tropical forests in Bora Bora or the desert of Abu Dhabi.
From cozy, loft-style homes to palatial mansions, elegant retreats to functional family homes, this illustrated volume brings together a collection of the most inspirational tropical houses. These are timeless spaces where refined aesthetics and local materials, simplicity and grandeur, nature and architecture reside together in peaceful co-existence.
Tropical Houses presents a stunning array of the most ambitious examples of recent residential architecture and design in the tropical regions of this world, from Brazil to the Carribbean, from Bali to Singapore. Each architect featured here, renowned designers as well as innovative newcomers, has produced an architectural masterpiece. It is an invitation to dream - and to believe in the possibility of that dream becoming reality.
Playgrounds offer children the opportunity to slide, seesaw, swing, climb, skate, and do much more. They enhance children's motor skills along with their social interaction skills. Playgrounds are con-sidered the most important areas for children and youths outside the home and school environment. The key to the success of this demanding design task is the productive cooperation of architects and designers, landscape architects and urban planners, educators, artists and play equipment manufacturers.
This illustrated volume is dedicated to today's "kidscapes," presenting the most innovative international concepts and current trends. The projects that were carefully selected for this volume all have one thing in common - they offer fantasy worlds and play oases that combine the highest levels of aesthetics and design, play, adventure and safety to provide children with room to unfold their creativity and share it with others.
L'univers de l'ameublement, des jouets et des fournitures adapté pour des enfants est présenté par les designers de différents pays. Des idées et accords graphiques originaux illustrent ce tour du design actuel.
Quality of design has been an indispensable component of successful sales strategies since time immemorial, and has only gained in importance in the age of internet sales. Retail shopping must be fun and passionately celebrated as an emotional experience. Since one trend chases the next, design must display sustainability and flexibility or to precisely feature the current collection.Whether it be urban outdoor, street fashion, prêt-à-porter or haute-couture, the task is to provide the perfect stage for each fashion trend and to address the right target group. After a short historical essay, this volume shows how goods are successfully displayed today. The spectrum ranges from strident designer shops to elegant boutiques, to prestigious flagship stores. Every design in this book is tailored to its task.
"In a perfect world every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." Anonymous What brings a dog happiness? Plentiful walks, healthy food and, of course, human love and affection. Luxurious Design for Dogs is perfect for dog owners who want to treat their best friend to something very special.
Whether a glamourous cushion for a pampered Chihuahua, casual eco-fashion in recycled cashmere for a cheeky Boxer or a luxury collar by a fashion icon such as Louis Vuitton - designers from around the world are creating fabulous luxury products for your four-legged friend. This volume presents exquisite accessories created with love and is an ideal source of inspiration for all who love their dog as much as they value high-quality design.
Contemporary architecture in the U.S.A. today presents a fascinating interplay of a multitude of regionalisms and architectural traditions with current national and international trends. Accordingly, Collection: U.S. Architecture presents projects by smaller offices with a regional focus, as well as by globally operating stars.
From the portraits of a variety of construction projects, including high rises, museums, country estates, sports complexes, and sacral buildings, emerges a picture that presents the special and unique characteristics that distinguish the architecture between Pacific and Atlantic.
From the contents:
Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA (Daniel Libeskind)
Switch Building in New York, NY, (nARCHITECTS)
Des Moines Public Library, IA (David Chipperfields Architects)
Cube Tower in Miami, FL (Oppenheim)
The Prayer Chapel in Phoenix, AZ (DeBartolo Architects)
