Will Jones Libri

Every architect dreams of a perfect client, and every client dreams of a perfect architect. Alas, these relationships don't always work out to everyone’s expectations. But when they do—when there are shared ideas and the communication flows—the results can be spectacular. The New Modern House features forty new buildings where the synergy between the right designer and the right client resulted in works that surpass everyone's expectations. The book is divided into five thematic chapters—conditions, materials, environment, budget, and aesthetics—and each contain eight case studies. These include Rafael Viñoly's Piano House in New York; Sean Godsell's Peninsula House in Australia; and Ahadu Abaineh's Tree House in Ethiopia, among others. Beautifully produced, The New Modern House captures these noteworthy designs with a wealth of color photography, plans, and drawings, and makes an ideal book for anybody dreaming of the perfect house.

Take a privileged view inside the private sketchbooks of over eighty architects and studios from around the world. Densely packed with over 750 illustrations, "Architects Sketchbooks" is a joyful celebration of how a sketch can become the start of a skyscraper. The 85 practitioners featured range from such starchitects as Will Alsop, Shigeru Ban, Laurie Chetwood, Norman Foster and Eva Jiricna to rising talents from all across the globe. Will Joness introduction explores the artistry behind the built world, and the importance of sketching as part of the design process.

Exploring the rich architectural landscape of New York, this guidebook highlights the city's evolution from colonial structures to contemporary skyscrapers. It offers insights into the diverse styles and historical significance of various buildings, making it an essential resource for both locals and visitors. Through detailed descriptions, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the urban history and architectural marvels that define Gotham.

Small enough to fit in a pocket yet serious enough to provide real answers, this is the ultimate field guide to understanding modern architecture.This eighth entry in Rizzoli's popular How to Read... series is a one-stop guide to understanding the world's iconic modern buildings: an indispensable pocket-sized guide to the architecture of the modern era.This volume takes the reader on a tour of modern architecture through its most iconic and significant buildings, showing how to read the hallmarks of each architectural style and how to recognize them in the buildings. From Art Deco and Arts and Crafts through Bauhaus, the International Style, and Modernism to today's environmental architecture and the rise and fall of the "starchitect," all the major architectural movements from the 1900s to the present day are traced through their classic buildings. Examining the key architectural elements and hidden details of each style, we learn what to look for and where to look for it.Filled with detailed drawings, plans, and photographs, this book is a fascinating architectural history--a must-read for anyone with an interest in architecture, urbanism, and modern design.

Per essere uno che sfugge le luci della ribalta, che tiene nascosto il suo vero nome e il suo volto e che non concede mai interviste se non per email, Banksy è piuttosto famoso. Nella città dove è nato, Bristol, una mostra su di lui durata tre mesi ha fatto registrare ogni giorno tre ore di fila davanti all'ingresso. I luoghi di Londra in cui si possono vedere le sue opere di street art sono entrati nelle guide turistiche e nei tour della città. I suoi lavori vengono venduti all'asta, e valgono cifre a cinque zeri. Il suo enigmatico documentario Exit Through the Gift Shop è stato nominato all'Oscar. Ancora adesso, l'improvvisa comparsa di un nuovo graffito di Banksy sul muro di un palazzo è un evento che viene commentato su tutta la stampa inglese. Ma chi è quest'uomo? Com'è diventato quello che è adesso? Cosa lo spinge a lasciare il suo segno? Fino a che punto possiamo arrivare a comprendere e a conoscere qualcuno che fa così tanto per tenersi a distanza da noi? Ora, in questo primo tentativo di raccontare a fondo la carriera di Banksy, Will Ellsworth-Jones ricostruisce pezzo per pezzo la storia di come, nell'arco di appena una decina di anni, qualcuno che era considerato poco meno che un vandalo sia diventato ormai una sorta di patrimonio nazionale.

Detailní průvodce rezidenční architekturou Zasvěcený průvodce, který umožňuje rozpoznat a ocenit rezidenční architekturu, jež odráží charakter určité oblasti, stavební styl a technologické savoir-faire dané doby – od tudorovských dřevěných rámů až po skutečně nekonvenční styl. Navzdory svým praktickým kapesním rozměrům poskytuje tento průvodce komplexní přehled a skutečné informace s názornými příklady.