The desire for as much space as possible on as little room as necessary is neither automatically connected to an alternative lifestyle nor is it a protest against our luxury-oriented society. Sometimes it simply makes life easier, more comfortable, and more economical. The "Tiny House Movement" lifestyle trend, which began in the United States, has spread throughout the entire world, intensified by the construction and financial crisis.
This title presents contemporary projects from around the world that take on the simple yet challenging task to develop enthralling room concepts and spatial solutions for the efficient use of the smallest living spaces. The furnishings need to be carefully designed and compact to make the most of the available space. These mini interiors investigate the possibility of providing a better setting for everyday living based on what is necessary, what is desired and what is possible.
The book series Building Berlin presents selected projects that demonstrate the competence and creativity of forward-looking Berlin architects as they develop the city's diverse architecture. Renowned, independent specialist authors provide critical insight into current building and planning developments: Friederike Meyer addresses the exciting question of how Berlin is densifying its post-war housing. The Infrastructure & Mobility section focuses on the task of integrating new hubs into the urban fabric, while the Open Space section discusses the Mauerpark's 30-year history. Christian Holl also investigates the future museum landscape at the Kulturforum, and Uwe Rada reflects on Berlin's islands.
Richardstrasse creative quarter in Berlin, Germany (dreigegeneinen) ;
Café Kandl in Vienna, Austria (IFUB*) ;
Penthouse on Strausberger Platz in Berlin, Germany (Bonauer Bölling) ;
Grünzug Gleislinse/Green strip along a railway line in Berlin, Germany (schönherr Landschaftsarchitekten) ;
Hoverbox in Winnipeg, Canada (NAICE architecture and design) ;
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Architecture and the architectural discourse have become ever more important for the creative hub of Berlin. Whether new constructions or building redevelopments, interior design, landscape architecture or urban planning, projects related to the German capital stand for sophisticated concepts and high quality. The variety of ideas, the technical perfection with which it is implemented, and the attention to ecological aspects are essential factors which characterize the building culture in and from Berlin. The presentation of the 60 to 70 projects in eight chapters is accompanied by essays on exemplary aspects. These range from the architectural significance of Berlin for tourism, new interior design trends for bars and restaurants, and look at the newly developed city quarters and their relationship to neighboring local subculture scenes.
Pour de nombreuses personnes, l'achat d'une maison est l'un des objectifs les plus importants de la vie et le plus gros investissement privé. En Allemagne, environ deux tiers du parc de logements sont constitués de maisons individuelles. Avec 80 000 à 90 000 maisons unifamiliales nouvellement construites par an, c'est de loin la tâche de construction la plus importante pour les architectes dans ce pays. Pour cet ouvrage, l'auteur a sélectionné des concepts et des conceptions contemporains d'avenir qui ont été négligés jusqu'à présent - à tort - entre la construction de logements de masse d'une part et les villas de luxe d'autre part. Un critère de sélection important a été le prix maximum par mètre carré, qui ne dépasse pas un budget de classe moyenne. Outre les plans et les élévations, les chiffres clés sur les mètres carrés, le prix de construction et la durée de construction, les faits sur les aspects écologiques, les matériaux utilisés et, last but not least, les architectes respectifs offrent au constructeur potentiel des avantages pratiques supplémentaires.
Germany is a nation of detached houses. About two thirds of its residential building stock consists of single-family homes, and with 80,000 to 90,000 new buildings per year, more and more people are fulfilling their dream of their own four walls. The usually biggest private investment is at the same time the most important construction tasks for architects in Germany.
This volume shows a selection of trend-setting and contemporary single-family houses that have so far been wrongly disregarded between mass housing construction on the one hand and luxury villas on the other. Taking into account a maximum price per square meter that does not exceed the middle class budget, floor plans and layouts, key figures on square meters, facts on environmental aspects, and used materials provide potential builders with practical and inspiring useful information.
Ouvrage multilingue, français, anglais et allemand ;
Entourées d'un flair magique, les villas sont depuis l'antiquité le diamant étincelant du design résidentiel, caractérisé par la générosité, la représentation et l'individualité. Cette forme d'habitation classique est synonyme de particularité architecturale avec le nimbe d'un mode de vie raffiné et d'une culture de construction sophistiquée, quel que soit le style. Pour les architectes et les décorateurs d'intérieur, la nouvelle construction et la transformation d'une villa représentent le défi passionnant de réinterpréter cette tâche de construction avec des concepts individuels.
Ce volume présente le travail d'architectes de renom ainsi que des créations de jeunes studios de design en plein essor. Une pensée novatrice et un raffinement créatif sont nécessaires pour réaliser les souhaits et les rêves du client. Minimaliste ou opulente, traditionnelle ou extravagante, chaque villa offre une solution design différente.
Since antiquity, villas have been distinguished by the highest level of living comfort, sophisticated designs, and a detached location. Cleverly conceived layouts and superior materials turn them into unique private residential spaces.
The projects introduced in this volume, created by both established as well as young up and coming architects, reflect a wealth of ideas and the most advanced technological expertise. They embody the dreams of their owners in the form of sculptures or three-dimensional objects, or with a reduced geometry, blend in with the landscape, or protrude from it. Villa Design features a wide range of design options that designers can draw on to create individual residential experiences.
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Villa M in Berlin, Germany (Graft) ;
Pensinsula House in Guarujá, Brazil (Bernardes Arquitetura) ;
Casa Mi in Zurich, Switzerland (Daluz Gonzales Architekten) ;
Glass Villa on the Lake in Lechlade, UK (Mecanoo) ;
Quadrant House in Warsaw, Poland (KWK Promes) ;
In almost no other European region the connection between nature and design is as pronounced and at the same time as varied as in the Scandinavian countries. The rugged wilderness and dark days require comfortable interiors with warm colors; while lovely landscape scenarios and long mid-summer nights are juxtaposed to functional-minimalist and timeless design.
This title presents the impressive wealth of Scandinavian interiors, locally inspired and internationally successful. It shows for example how designers rely on the tradition of using local materials and natural shapes which they apply in a successful mix, often with current building technologies, to develop design concepts that make the Nordic style so popular and unique.
Berlin has always been special. This edgy, vibrant, and exciting melting pot is a magnet for artists and creatives from all over the world. The juxtaposition of pulsing modernity and rich cultural heritage makes for a dynamic and innovative built environment that has won the praise of critics at home and abroad. Offering a window onto recent developments in architecture, this volume presents a selection of exciting projects created by the city's architects both in Berlin and around the world. The spectrum of featured works ranges from the conversion of a listed ballroom on Berlin's famous Kurfurstendamm into a dental practice to the construction of a new national sports stadium in Brasilia and landscaping undertaken for a state garden show.
This extensive overview is accompanied by essays on current trends and developments in architecture and urban planning, including innovative compact residential solutions and the rediscovery of Berlin's post-war architectural gems.
Ce titre est dédié à un chantier commun et très fréquent en Suisse et en Autriche : la maison individuelle. Les tendances actuelles du design et les nouvelles interprétations des cultures de construction alpine, les différentes formes de vie et réalités, l'évolution des exigences et des besoins peuvent être découvertes dans ce que les architectes et designers ont créé ces dernières années. Un phénomène particulièrement passionnant dans ce contexte est le traitement créatif de l'aménagement de l'espace et le cloisonnement spatial, pour lesquels des solutions très différentes sont trouvées.
Pour cet ouvrage, l'auteur a sélectionné des concepts et des designs contemporains exceptionnels qui méritent d'être remarqués et appréciés bien davantage. Entre maisons préfabriquées d'une part et villas de luxe d'autre part, toutes les maisons présentées sont dans un budget de classe moyenne. Les plans d'étage et les élévations, les chiffres clés en pieds carrés, les faits sur les aspects écologiques, les matériaux utilisés et, enfin et surtout, les concepteurs respectifs offrent au constructeur potentiel un avantage extrêmement pratique.
