Cloud 9: Rooftop Architecture - Couverture rigide

Schleifer, Simone; Lleonart, Aitana; Serrats, Marta; Collectif

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 849246397X ISBN 13 : 9788492463978

Editeur : Loft Publications, 2011

Synopsis

Since the emergence of lifts in the mid-19th century, the penthouses of buildings in large cities have gained in prestige. However, most of their rooftops remain empty and totally unused. This book uncovers one of the mos interesting and ingenious architectural trends of recenl times : remodelling of the underutilised spaces on th-roofs of buildings. Through photographs, drawings and texts, Cloud9. Roof top Architecture presents surprising dwelling module created on rooftops, private terraces turned into chill-out zones and hotels that are building swimming pools and gyms on their roofs for the enjoyment of their guests. These projects are daring designs that once again reveal the infinite genius of architects and designers. And if we look beyond the architectural value of these projects to look at the overcrowded nature of large cities, the use given to these spaces reveals a more rational, sustainable and intelligent application of architecture.

A propos du livre

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

'Cloud9. Rooftop' is focused to architects, students and anyone interested in reconverting a none used space into: houses, hotels, chillout rooms, gardens, restaurants. Basketball courts, pools, spas.... A new way to economize and capitalize the lack of space existing in the large capitals of the world. This book provides documentation thorugh photographs, texts, maps and plans.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Loft Publications
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 849246397X
• ISBN 13: 9788492463978
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible