wiley academy 2003 (9 résultats)

Etat : neu. OBrosch., 128 Seiten mit zahlr. farb. Abb., 4° (22 x 29 cm), wie neu. "Clubs by their definition offer exclusivity. They are not global - they are placed. They are not open - they are closed. They do not offer everything - they specialise. In becoming a member, you also become special. The image of a club is as important as the spatial layout itself; and it is the job of the architect or designer to reflect an exclusive image in the physical spaces of the club."Club Culture" features: the new club class offered by airlines and the transit its members enjoy through exclusive spaces before and after boarding; the new members clubs of London and other major cities that have replaced the traditional 'gentleman's; the impressive technology and design behind the new breed of specialist sports clubs such as Ove Arup's design for the International Tennis Centre in Sydney; the slick contemporary architecture of golf clubs tailored to the business executive such as the Yangsan Adonis Golf Club in South Korea ".like jewel boxes on a green velvet blanket."; the funky underground clubs that serve the city's nocturnal clubbers; and, the ultimate in exclusivity that floats on the worlds waters, the new ship tailored only to those dripping in cash. This is an interesting take on Club Culture that has not before been published and will be interesting, provocative and visual." Book Language/s: English.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Used - Like New. A warning to anyone who claims that they know London.think again! There is a whole new world waiting for us if we would only look beyond those familiar storefronts and all that corporate branding. 'Looking up in London' is the first book to introduce us to the overlooked gems on London's buildings above eye-level Combining a travel guide with a treasure hunt, this is a book for London's explorers, visitors and residents alike. A compendium of detailed colour photographs, maps and fascinating architectural and historical facts about special decorative features introduces us to a dimension of London we may otherwise never have seen. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs this book is the equivalent of taking a tour with a local who knows all the hidden corners and secrets that other tour guides ignore. Slight scratching/scuffing on cover.

Trade Paperback. Etat : New. A warning to anyone who claims that they know London.think again! There is a whole new world waiting for us if we would only look beyond those familiar storefronts and all that corporate branding. 'Looking up in London' is the first book to introduce us to the overlooked gems on London's buildings above eye-level Combining a travel guide with a treasure hunt, this is a book for London's explorers, visitors and residents alike. A compendium of detailed colour photographs, maps and fascinating architectural and historical facts about special decorative features introduces us to a dimension of London we may otherwise never have seen. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs this book is the equivalent of taking a tour with a local who knows all the hidden corners and secrets that other tour guides ignore.

OKart., 128 Seiten, 4°, mit zahlr. farb. Abbildungen und Aufnahmen. Einband leicht berieben, sonst sehr guter Zustand. Book Language/s: English.

Etat : neu. OBrosch., 208 Seiten mit zahlr. Abb., 4° (21,5 x 28 cm), wie neu || brand-new copy. "Following the Value of Architecture Centres conference hosted in the UK in June 2002 this is the first comprehensive guide to architecture centres in Europe and North America. Public interest in architecture has increased significantly over the last few years. This, combined with social developments of increased democracy, citizenship and public participation has brought about the development of architecture centres around the world. Many have different directions but they all overlap in their aim to provide education and information about architecture at all levels. The first and only directoryto present all architecture centres in Europe and North America Includes contributions and important essays from key thinkers/activists in the field, including: Charles Landry (Comedia), Joe Kerr (Royal College of Art), Ben Rogers (Institute of Public Policy Research), Janice Kirkpatrick (Graven Images) and Tom Dyckhoff (Architecture Critic, The Times) Packed with case studies and images of the activities undertaken by the centres Includes a definitive international directory of centres." Book Language/s: English.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Used - Good. ''Surface' is the current buzz-word in contemporary architecture and is the main focus of some of today's most cutting-edge and exciting architectural projects. This new issue of Architectural Design intends to bring its readers to a new surface consciousness.' This new edition of the cutting-edge Architectural Design brings together a number of emergent works that reflect the idea that surface is more than just a crust or merely a structure onto which architectural work is built. It expresses the notion that surface is becoming increasingly important as it poses new ways of seeing the world, physically and theoretically.Provides coverage of cutting edge architecture and theoretical articlesIncorporating some of the most recent digital and technical advances this is AD keeping its finger on the pulse of progressIncludes some of the world leading theoreticians and architects currently involved in this field Slight scratching/scuffing on cover. Out of print. Book has minor shelf wear. Creasing on cover.

sept-oct. stiff wrappers As New folio 128pp., colour & b/w plates, Architectural Design Vol. 73. No. 5.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers Fine folio 128pp., col. & b/w pls., diags., plans, Architectural Design 73/5.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers Fine large octavo 280pp., b/w pls., text ills., maps, plans, bibliog., index,