A lavishly illustrated overview of the cutting-edge in American interior design looks at more than twenty projects by some of the leading architects and designers in the country, accompanied by detailed floor plans, analysis of design principles and solutions, and information on furnishings, colors, materials, and more. Original. Architects & Designers Main.
For the typical American homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at an affordable cost. Most homeowners can only fantasize about owning and living in beautiful dream homes designed by top architects—houses that are well beyond the reach of average consumers. This splendidly illustrated volume promises to provide a reality check by presenting beautifully designed houses by the same architects, but with one exception. The houses in this book were designed and built for clients with high standards, as well as modest budgets. Fifteen in-depth case studies display the work of some of today's finest architects in locations ranging from California and Connecticut, to Virginia and Oregon. Each project includes lavish photography accompanied by detailed discussion of the economical construction techniques implemented in each house. With an in-depth look at square footage costs, design techniques, and low-cost building materials, Great Houses on a Budget will provide readers with everything they need to plan a great home on even the smallest budget.
Shunmyo Masuno has two callings: landscape architect and Zen priest. As an eighteenth-generation Zen priest at the temple in the remote suburbs of Yokohama, Japan; Masuno asserts that his two professions are intrinsically linked together and that it would be impossible to separate his landscape designs from his religion. Indeed; anyone experiencing his landscapes is struck by the simple, peaceful, Zen-like quality that they invoke. The ten landscapes in this book include projects for hotels, museums, and private landscapes. Masuno lives in Yokohama, Japan.
25 Houses Under 2,500 Square Feet discusses carefully defined spaces and how space can be used most effectively. The 25 recently-constructed homes featured are 2,500 feet and under with some as small as 640 square feet. An exciting collection -- a charming one square foot in size -- presents dream houses any person can relate to, as well as innovative and exciting designs sure to inspire and amaze.
The apartments and lofts featured here highlight the latest architecture and design innovations, with an emphasis on open space and materials such as glass, plastic, steel, and stone. The book explores the joy of living in carefully designed spaces, showcasing a range of styles from modern to traditional. This exciting collection includes innovative and exciting designs sure to inspire and amaze.
The is the latest addition to the best-selling 25 series, all of the the apartments and lofts featured here are under 1,000 square feet and highlight the latest architecture and design innovations. A range of styles, from modern to traditional, are showcased, with an emphasis on open space and materials such as glass, plastic, steel, and stone.
The New Design series celebrates some of the finest new graphic design talents each featured city has to offer. This city-by-city tour is the insider's guide to dozens of design firms that are making an impact on the industry. Selected by designers for designers, the work in these pages reveals what makes graphic design tick in the city of Berlin. Fresh, new, and vital, this is a valuable collection for all design professionals, from advertising and media aficionados, to artists, educators, students, and all those with a strong interest in graphic design.
The New Design series celebrates some of the finest graphic design talent from cities around the world. Fresh, eye-opening and informative, this series introduces valuable new collections of work for design enthusiasts to savor, from advertising and media aficionados to artists, educators, students, and all those with a keen interest in contemporary graphic design. This unique series is an insider's guide to the designers and design firms that are making a reverberating impact on the industry worldwide. New Amsterdam focuses on 25 designers whose work is pushing the design envelope and is unique to the Dutch aesthetic. Featuring a range of work from posters to web design, to brochures, letterheads and packaging, this book illustrates how Amsterdam continues to be a leader and innovator in the design industry.
