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Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: One of the most influential design philosophies of the past 25 years has been Glenn Murcutt's dictum that buildings should touch the earth lightly. While architects have always sought to liberate architecture from its solid foundations through the use of new materials and spatial reconfigurations, climate change, new materials and restricted land use have given new impetus to finding lightweight…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Skywood has been called a house that turns lifestyle into a work of art and one that offers a masterclass in architectures power to excite and inspire. As a structure, it reflects rigour and attention to detail, attributes that its creator, Graham Phillips, credits both to his time at Foster & Partners, and to his experiences of buildings he loves, from Mies van der Rohes Barcelona Pavilion and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Published in 2010, Living Modern is the ultimate resource for contemporary living. Defining the modern space as much more than modernist, the book showcases global interiors with clean lines, sophisticated color combinations, outdoor rooms, great design objects, and open areas for relaxing and eating. Now, with a new selection of photography and houses, Living Modern Tropical applies these…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: XS Future, the third volume in the successful XS series, focuses on two of today's most challenging design problems — how to conserve space and help preserve the environment. The houses that are profiled here all represent striking, cost-effective, functional solutions located at the edge of possibility — remote locations previously deemed unbuildable, sites that face extreme environmental…