Fire has accompanied man since the dawn of civilization. Until the appearance of modern heating systems, chimneys have been present in most homes, regardless of social status. From humble kitchen fireplaces, to the magnificent chimneys of palaces, this feature has developed at the hands of architects and industrial designers. Over the course of time designers have managed to optimise the heat and energy generated, and to avoid problems such as smoke and smells. However, heating the home is no longer the sole aim of chimneys and heaters. They create cosy, warm atmospheres, allowing us to enjoy the magnetism of their flames. The following pages present designs of both wood and gas fuelled chimneys and heaters, made from a variety of...
ISBN: 3-937718-74-5
Издательство:
daab
Дата выхода: май 2012
Это первая книга по истории русских бумажных обоев в отечественной научной литературе. Она написана на основе изучения материалов коллекции, собранной автором главным образом в ходе натурного обследования памятников истории и культуры. Здесь затронуты такие темы, как история русских и зарубежных обоев, технология их производства, временные признаки, художественные характеристики. Особое место...
ISBN: 978-5-87444-222-4
Издательство:
Академия
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2007
Owen Jones was, and still remains, a highly influential force in the world of architecture and design. His prolific and impressive work - captured here in its various stages through drawings, architectural plans, and photographs - is as current, imaginative, and important now as when it first emerged more than 125 years ago. Owen Jones: Design, Ornament, Architecture & Theory in an Age in Transition fills a serious gap in the history of Victorian design. In his early career Jones was recognized as an authority on Oriental design. In the 1850s he was commissioned to decorate the interior of Joseph Paxton`s magnificent World`s Fair Crystal Palace in London. Other signature projects include St. James` Hall, the Crystal Palace Bazaar,...
ISBN: 0-8478-2804-2
Издательство:
Rizzolli
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Edited by the Japan Package Design Association, this title presents a wide selection of award-winning package designs from Japan. Established in 1962, the JPDA now has some 850 members, both in-house and freelance, and their work spans a broad cross-section of purposes and fulfils an equally wide variety of criteria. The designs are for everyday objects and include packaging for foodstuffs, beverages, perfume, cosmetics, homewares, tobacco products and health supplements. This book sheds light on the vast cultural and creative differences between Eastern and Western packaging and graphic design. Text in English and Japanese.
ISBN: 4-89737-514-2
Издательство:
Rikuyosha Co
Дата выхода: январь 2000
The need to be in close contact with nature should be the main reason for looking for a residence outside of the city, and in most cases this is probably the case. The frantic pace of daily life is difficult to cope with and more and more people are starting to search for a tranquil place where they can rest and spend time with their family and friends. This book is an example of how in just a few years many old constructions that have been restored as recreational spaces have now become first homes. The possibility of working from home, the house prices in cities and promise of a higher quality of life make this an increasingly attractive option. So, why restore a house, which in many cases has become a ruin when it would be much...
ISBN: 978-84-96936-10-2
Издательство:
Loft Publications
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Sometimes remodeling an existing building is more complicated than building a new one. Not only for the consideration needed to preserve the building`s historical value but because of the extra effort required to maintain such buildings. However, participating in this type of project is an amazing experience for an architect as it presents unique challenges, and forces him or her to work with the existing designs while adding their own touches. This book will present several examples of these types of buildings, including the original lay-outs.
ISBN: 84-95832-52-6
Издательство:
Loft Publications
Дата выхода: январь 2000
