A Multidisciplinary building is generally used by the general public, and one that includes large multi-purpose spaces. Each activity area leads into a hall, which acts as a common link between them, thus creating a dynamic area where information, relations, leisure and culture are intermingled and mutually enhanced. Some multidisciplinary buildings are cultural centres which include an auditorium, a theatre, rehearsal area, events room...others are sports facilities which contain different pitches and courts, for basketball, indoor football, etc. combined with educational areas such as libraries, and areas set aside for workshops.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 23-12-2015

We are perfectly capable of differentiating between certain products simply using their packaging as a reference point. In this book our aim has been to find a different and more contemporary concept for compiling the material. We are referring to the concept of “illustration”. We shall encounter authentic works of art made out of different materials and a variety of techniques, in what is more contemporary packaging. We have sorted the material into different categories such as Food, Beverages, and Cosmetics products and on this occasion, we also thought it was apt to include Projects created by students - this category covers these new designers’ trends, and also more recent studies, which show us a new vision of the world of packaging.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 23-12-2015

energy efficiency and sustainable green standards have emerged in developed countries, in particular in the united States and canada. This book explains this new direction in the construction of buildings. it has three parts with illustrative examples of several types of homes: prefabricated, rehabilitated, made with natural materials... The first part (the three rs in the construction of a home which are recycle, reduce and reuse) explains how we can reduce the amount of waste. The second one is dedicated to the new technologies in the house. The third part deals with ideas for alternative homes (cave houses, new houses on trees, camouflaged...).

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 20-11-2016

From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos and workshops, there’s a growing trend toward standalone spaces as attractive alternatives to home additions. Build the outdoor structure of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself. This essential do-it-yourself guide will help you make your dreams a reality. All of the techniques and tips you’ll need are inside. Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual graphically demonstrates the latest in shed construction techniques and illustrates every step of the construction process in detail. Select from more than 200 expertly prepared plans for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from simple utility sheds to elegant cabanas, cottages, greenhouses, pole buildings and much more. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are available for each project to ensure success.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 21-08-2017

How many modules do you need to live? with this simple question we present this new book about prefabricated and modular construction. Showing options for expanding or downsizing according to each person’s need for space, and the ease with which you can move the home to a new place. Homes that are economical, green, and durable.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 20-12-2017

Since the medium began, artists have used architectural drawings to document the urban and rural past and to envision the future. Covering a period that runs from the 16th-century to today, this collection of 140 architectural drawings presents a panoply of styles and perspectives from some of the leading artists of their day, including Dürer, Bernini, Hansen, Loos, and others. From delicately colored Baroque vedute and magnificent Renaissance buildings to Habsburg palaces and Art Deco structures, these works both document and reflect upon the architects and the artists’ visions and hopes for our built environments. With detailed sketches and painters’ compositions, this book will fascinate architectural enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

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Pages: 320

Dimensions: 290 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 30-01-2018

Green products and initiatives have become a key aspect of virtually all areas of our lives, and our interior surroundings are no exception to this. This book presents cutting-edge lighting and lamp designs that through their use of recycling techniques, natural materials and new technologies are both exceptionally environmentally friendly and highly stylish. This book gathers a comprehensive showcase of the most innovative ecological lighting designs by leading designers from around the world.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 225 x 265 mm

Publication Date: 15-12-2017

At once a reference work and a personal exploration of modernist architecture, this fascinating collection of Nicolas Grospierre’s photography covers structures built between 1920 and 1989 in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. These images range from iconic buildings, such as the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis and the Ukrainian Institute of Scientific Research and Development in Kiev, to little-known structures such as the Balneological Hospital in Druskininkai, Lithuania or Oscar Niemeyer’s unfinished International Fair Grounds in Tripoli. Derived from his popular blog, A Subjective Atlas of Modern Architecture, and organized by architectural form, this book reveals how modernist architecture is the embodiment of political and social ideologies, especially in public institutions such as banks, churches, libraries, and government buildings. Following the series of full-page images, an index details the location, date, architect and purpose of each building. While many of the buildings in this archive often go unrecognized, their forms are prominent in the landscape of modern civilization. Grospierre’s keen eye and enthusiasm for the mundane as well as the sublime will motivate readers to look at the buildings around them in new and exciting ways.

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Pages: 224

Dimensions: 180 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2018

This guide explores ways in which graphic designers can successfully collaborate with other creative professionals and sectors, whether it be a more sophisticated logo for a product, a better-designed lookbook for a fashion brand, or a more intuitive wayfinding system for a museum. The book features exceptionally conceived design solutions across a variety of industries—from architecture and product design to art, fashion, and film. Through dynamic spreads, readers will discover the Berlin-based studio Hort's transformative campaign for Nike; Base's responsive, flexible logo for Munich’s Haus der Kunst museum; how design agency Bond worked with ArtRabbit, a website and app that catalogs contemporary art exhibitions, on a clever identity rollout; and how John Haslam, managing director of bespoke paper company G.F Smith, feels about the process of working with designers. Each example illustrates the significance of the graphic designer’s role in making a campaign marketable and successful. Insights from clients and the designers themselves reveal the inner workings of the design process. An indispensable reference for the graphic design industry, this visually arresting and informative volume shows how excellence can be achieved when creative minds work together.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 193 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2018

Cabins in the woods and rural environments have evolved to such a degree that they have become nothing short of a benchmark in the latest trends in sustainable architecture. They are original, alternative, artistic, creative, etc. We could go on and still fall short of describing this new half-urban half-rural housing concept. In this book we feature a selection of innovative and comfortable cabins, mountain lodges, cosy countryside and seaside homes designed by prestigious architects around the world.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 05-02-2018