This richly illustrated volume showcases the best of contemporary rural residential architecture from the worlds most innovative architects. The homes featured in 100 Country Houses: New Rural Architecture range from traditional to experimental, exemplifying a recent shift from the conventional country vernacular towards ultra-modern, forward-thinking and eco-friendly designs. In many cases, less-restrictive planning regulations in remote areas allow architects to push boundaries and flex their creative muscle, resulting in architectural creations of astonishing scope and vision. The new rural architectural consciousness often draws heavily from, or seeks to complement, a houses surrounding landscape in terms of form, colour, texture and...
ISBN: 9781864703320
Издательство:
Antique Collector Club
Дата выхода: декабрь 2010
Although the first edition is still selling well, an updated version with 1,000 new graphic elements is a must-have for readers who bought the first book. Designers love the special design elements that make a design truly memorable and unique. This book brings them 1,000 more inspiring graphics.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-551-4
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Greetings often provide designer with the chance to truly stretch their creative wings. 1,000 More Greetings features examples by designers who are enjoying the luxury of personal expression through creative freedom, without the need to satisfy a client. The 1,000 inspirational examples of invitations, announcements, greetings, and self promotions are created using unique materials and expressive treatments. With correspondence for every occasion, this book is a must-have resource for designers who are looking for inspiration from an unprecedented collection of work by an international group of designers.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-640-5
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Producing beautiful yet functional and sustainable products is no easy task. With so much competition on the shelf, products must uniquely distinguish themselves and become must-have items for consumers. This inspirational volume features 1000 of the best product designs in recent years, judged by award-winning Ecco Design. Categories include furniture, electronics and appliances, computers, medical equipment, transportation, and much more.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-638-2
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Restaurants, bars, and cafes are some of the most competitive businesses in the world. Getting the marketing and branding right is essential for survival. This book will provide a catalog of creative ideas for getting restaurant graphics right. This book will offer designers hundreds of inspiring and innovative graphic options for identity, signage, installations, promotions, swag, menus, and more. As with the other books in the 1000 series this book offers designers the ultimate resource to jump start their creativity for their restaurant industry clients.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-550-7
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011