Paco Asensio Libri

Clean lines, functionality and sophisticated form have characterized Scandinavian design for decades. This school is known for its innovation, sometimes with a touch of whimsy where you least expect it. Designs are often closely related to nature. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are all known for their practical yet aesthetic creations. Nevertheless, despite sharing common cultural roots, each of these Scandinavian countries has its own unique identity. Explore 400 pages of full-color photographs illustrating the latest in Scandinavian architecture and product design.

Rome Houses. The streets of Rome may be filled with monuments to its imperial past but among the Renaissance palaces and Baroque basilicas, tombs and medieval bell towers, are several impressive examples of contemporary architecture and design. Packed with over 400 color illustrations that reveal a range of interior design styles both contemporary and classic, this addition to teNeues' highly regarded "Design Pocket" series allows the reader a rare glimpse into modern living in this most historic of European cities.

Le Corbusier (Svizzera 1887–1965) aprì il suo studio a Parigi nel 1922 e progettò case che potevano essere prodotte in serie per conformarsi a una nuova estetica della macchina, incorporando i suoi cinque punti caratteristici dell'architettura. Durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, iniziò a costruire l'Unité d'habitation, case che rappresentavano un rifiuto delle sue precedenti forme industriali.

Rem Koolhaas (Rotterdam, 1944) ha studiato architettura all'AA di Londra, dove è diventato docente, e all'IAUS di New York, durante il periodo di Peter Eisenman. Koolhaas è sempre stato legato alla teoria dell'architettura, come docente all'innovativa AA, come relatore e con le sue opere pubblicate: Delirious New York, un manifesto retrospettivo per Manhattan (1978) e il recente S, M, L, XL (1995). Nel 1972 Koolhaas ha fondato l'OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), il cui nome esprime chiaramente le intenzioni progettuali del team, composto da Koolhaas, Elia e Zoe Zenghelis e Madelon Vriessendorp.

Ever since the birth of architecture the domestic garden has played a key role in defining a home. The large, ostentatious gardens of the nobility, now converted into urban parks, were echoed on a smaller scale by attempts to reproduce a piece of nature and incorporate it into a structured living environment. A series of innovative interpretations of the domestic landscape has led to an enormous range of patios, terraces and gardens, all of which are illustrated here in hundreds of photographs (with floor plans included) that enable the reader to investigate the present-day function and form of these spaces all over the world. With contributions from renowned architects and landscape gardeners, this book serves as a useful introduction to the ideas that have inspired the design of the modern garden and to the forms and materials that have made it unique.

This is an indispensable reference for the design of a room unlike any other. The bathroom is no longer given over solely to personal hygiene. It has become a refuge for those seeing purification, warmth and respite and as such, is designed to integrate functionality with beauty and relaxation. The hundreds of colour photographs included in this practical yet visually pleasing book illustrate this truism and provide helpful decorating hints and ideas for anyone looking to redesign this most important room.

Containing 400 pages with over 400 full-color photographs, this book will take the reader on a fascinating journey through the creative world of culinary design, displaying a selection of the best packaging designs and a broad range of the latest trends in kitchen accessories and tableware designed by renowned designers such as Matteo Thun, Philippe Starck and Renzo Piano. In addition, the book offers a glimpse into some of the best restaurant kitchens and illustrates some of the best publicity campaigns devoted to food. Book jacket.

In recent years, Sydney has undergone a breathtaking expansion that has transformed it into one of the most prosperous and diverse cities in the world. The contrast between its huge skyscrapers and peaceful natural parks, to some extent legacies of Australia’s European heritage and its Aboriginal traditions respectively, has given it a unique style. The natural beauty of Sydney’s large bay, often considered the most beautiful in the world, is the spectacular backdrop for a city with a population drawn from over 100 different countries. This book takes the reader on a fascinating tour of Sydney’s domestic architecture, which revels in rich contrasts and a surprising mixture of styles. Photographs, floor plans, and diagrams, all of which are accompanied by concise yet detailed explanatory text, display the youthful spirit and innovative creations of Sydney’s most prestigious architects and designers. Here is a book that is sure to become an invaluable reference for the latest design trends.

Unruffled elegance and sophistication are the key elements to cool hotels. Our sense of luxury and our expectations have become ever more heightened during our hours of leisure. We are aware of our everyday environments and strive to refine our living spaces aided by the relentless pouring of the media. The world is all a

The bathroom is probably one of the rooms that has changed most over a short period of time. Until fairly recently, it was a room that was regarded as unimportant and its organization and decoration was neglected. Nowadays, however, bathrooms have come into their own and are seen as indispensable focal points, not just spaces exclusively given over to personal hygiene. They have become veritable temples to pleasure and relaxation, where relaxing in a bubble-bath or a jacuzzi or working out in a small gym and reveling in the delight of feeling fit are the order of the day. Changes in habits and needs have helped to give bathrooms a starring role that until only recently was out of the question. This beautifully designed book examines the transformation of this room by presenting a brief overview of its history, evolution and stylistic features. Specific practical examples show readers how architects and interior decorators approach the design of the latest, most modern bathrooms.

Spas are quickly becoming the destination of choice for travelers looking to decompress from the tensions and hurried pace of their normal lives. This beautifully designed book features some of the most luxurious resorts from around the world to show how architects, designers, wellness providers and hotel owners have given new life to the concept of the spa vacation. Combining state of the art technology with ancient healing methods and innovative settings, these spas in Europe, Asia, and the United States demonstrate the importance of setting and cultural accents in providing just the right kind of personalized service. From the old-world elegance of Copenhagen's five-star Hotel d'Anglaterre to sleek, modern, architectural wonder that is the Hotel Atoll in Helgoland, Germany; from the magnificently situated Bacara Resort, perched upon the bluff's of California's central coast, to the classical atmosphere of the Thalassotherapy center at Spain's Byblos Andaluz.

Überblick über die wichtigsten Themengebiete zeitgenössischer Innenraumgestaltung. Anhand von über 2500 Fotos werden Gestaltungskonzepte und Problemlösungen vorgestellt. Mit Porträts der 50 bedeutendsten Designer des 20. Jahrhunderts

En la cultura occidental, la cocina ha sido considerada el núcleo del hogar, un espacio dinámico que va más allá de la preparación de alimentos, sirviendo también para comidas y ocasiones sociales. Este libro ilustrado de 400 páginas permite a los lectores explorar diversos estilos que se adaptan a sus gustos, requisitos y presupuestos. Se abordan tendencias y conceptos decorativos que incluyen cocinas vanguardistas o rústicas, así como espacios pequeños o amplios que juegan con colores, nuevos materiales e innovaciones tecnológicas. Desde cocinas atrevidas hasta minimalistas, cada una es única y debe ofrecer comodidad a sus ocupantes. La obra investiga la evolución de la cocina a lo largo del tiempo, destacando el trabajo de diseñadores y arquitectos. También se analizan los materiales más adecuados y populares, los que están en desuso, esquemas de color e iluminación, y qué muebles son ideales para diferentes espacios. Además, se examina el papel de los electrodomésticos y utensilios en la facilitación de tareas domésticas y la mejora de la calidad de vida. Este libro es un valioso recurso para quienes buscan maximizar el potencial de este esencial y acogedor espacio.

Miami es famosa por su arquitectura contemporánea única. Miami Houses es un recorrido bellamente producido y copiosamente ilustrado por el diseño residencial de arquitectos reconocidos como Ramon Pacheco, Pablo Uribe, Barry Sugarman, Alain Schuhmann y Santiago Bernal. Los deslumbrantes rediseños de casas en el emblemático Distrito Art Deco y el distintivo diseño interior de inspiración latina han logrado que la innovación sea la característica del estilo de Miami.

If you think a flight of stairs is nothing more than a means of getting from one floor to the next, think again. Shot from intriguing angles that illustrate their utility and beauty, this colorful tour of stepping spaces reveals why staircases are not only the architect’s ultimate challenge, but also the ultimate manifestation of his ingenuity, imagination, and engineering skills. In one family houses and multiple dwellings, in schools, museums, and sports arenas, in restaurants, offices, and retail shops, these stairs, escalators, and even fire escapes are made of every material wood, natural stone, bricks, reinforced concrete, metal, and even glass. From one floor to the next they show how the best staircases are spiritually—as well as physically—transporting.

Gustave Alexandre Eiffel (Dijon 1832-Paris 1923). This French civil engineer and constructor, is famous for the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He studied at the École Central des Arts et Manufactures, where he demonstrated his interest in metal construction, graduated in Chemical Engineering and in 1866 founded his own company. He directed the building of an iron railway bridge at Bordeaux and the design of the movable dome of the observatory at Nice. He finished his greatest project, the Eiffel Tower, in 1889, in time for the Centennial Exposition, causing commotion and amazement among the artists of the period and the world in general. His next large-scale project was the Panama Canal.

Ilustrado con más de 400 fotografías a color de casas en regiones tropicales de todo el mundo, esta introducción a varios estilos residenciales y modos de construcción destaca el trabajo de arquitectos tanto prominentes como emergentes. En América Central y del Sur, el Caribe, África, Asia y Australia y Nueva Zelanda, se utilizan materiales indígenas para crear diseños de vivienda distintivos que logran fusionarse con el paisaje. Los espacios interiores están diseñados y decorados para evocar la naturaleza también. Este elegante libro proporciona prueba de que en los trópicos, la vida interior y exterior se combina para despertar los sentidos y acercar a los residentes al mundo natural.

Karl Friedrich Schinkel (Prusia 1781–1841 Berlín) fue nombrado Agrimensor de la Comisión de Edificación Prusiana poco después de la guerra franco-prusiana. Diseñó una serie de edificios que se convirtieron en símbolos de las ambiciones culturales y el orgullo nacional de Prusia. El desencanto general con Francia llevó a Schinkel a diseñar en un estilo neogriego que evocaba simbólicamente la libertad política y moral de la Grecia ateniense.

Diseño Interior Africano. Desde Kenia hasta Tanzania, Zimbabwe hasta Namibia, y en Botsuana, este libro copiosamente ilustrado presenta una visión general de la impresionante diversidad en el diseño residencial africano. Se presentan cuarenta y cinco casas en una variedad de estilos por arquitectos como Van der Merwe Miszewski, Anton Du Plessis y Betsy Gast, en más de 400 fotografías a color. Ya sean casas rurales construidas con materiales autóctonos o estructuras modernas lujosas con impresionantes vistas de la sabana, Diseño Interior Africano debería ser una guía indispensable sobre un tema poco discutido.

San Francisco ha sido durante mucho tiempo una de las ciudades emblemáticas de América, una joya brillante de la costa oeste rodeada de agua por tres lados, conocida por sus calles empinadas, residencias victorianas y un espíritu libre que la convirtió en el hogar de la Generación Beat, el poder de las flores y el orgullo gay. Con el tiempo, esta "ciudad de cuentos de hadas de torres y minaretes" también ha hecho un nombre en el mundo de la arquitectura y el diseño. La arquitectura victoriana fue cediendo gradualmente ante el Art Deco y fue seguida por un movimiento moderno que hoy favorece una mezcla de estilos tanto minimalistas como más decorativos. Este elegante libro, ricamente ilustrado, lleva al lector a un emocionante recorrido por lo último en el diseño residencial de San Francisco y descubre otro aspecto dinámico de esta única ciudad norteamericana.

Sonne für hier! Ohne Gepäck ans Mittelmeer! - Diese Buch lässt Träume wahr werden. Hinreißend schöne Fotos und poetische Texte vermitteln einen Eindruck von der südlichen Lebensart. Ob Landschaft oder Architektur, Geschichte oder Kultur, Lifestyle oder Kochen - die Autoren präsentieren die ganze Vielfalt des mediterranen Lebens! Ein Fest für die Sinne und Lesevergnügen pur!

Innovative Architektur in wunderschöner Landschaft! Dieses Buch präsentiert Häuser von den USA bis Japan, die sich harmonisch in Berglandschaften eingliedern und für die verschiedensten Ansprüche gebaut wurden. Spektakuläre Aufnahmen, Grundrisse und Beschreibungen stellen außergewöhnliche Lösungen international bekannter Architekten vor. Eines ist allen gemeinsam - sie reagieren auf die besondere Grundstückssituation und verlieren nie den Bezug zur traditionellen Bauweise der einzelnen Regionen aus den Augen. Ein Muss für alle, die in den Bergen bauen wollen!

Créatures magiques, comment dessiner un manga étape par étape enchantées est un guide essentiel pour tous ceux qui veulent peupler leurs mangas de personnages imaginaires. l'exécution de chaque illustration est expliquée étape par étape et accompagnée d'instructions claires et détaillées. Vous serez guidé depuis la première esquisse en noir et blanc jusqu'au rendu final en couleurs, et découvrirez aussi des suggestions et des astuces pratiques qui faciliteront votre travail. Quel que soit votre niveau, que vous soyez débutant ou déjà confirmé, ce livre vous fera progresser et vous aidera à maîtriser le dessin spécifique du manga.