Otto Šujan začal študovať na Slovenskej vysokej školy technickej v Bratislave a neskôr pokračoval v štúdiu na Vysokej škole múzických umení, kde skončil odbor scénografia. Navrhoval scény prevažne pre činohru, ale aj hudobné divadlo, operetu, muzikál i operu. Pri väčšine Šujanových scénických návrhov je charakteristická triezva farebnosť, no najmä neobmedzené množstvo nápadov ako rozšíriť a premeniť, zdynamizovať hrací priestor. Často navrhoval scény pre netypické priestory, malé štúdiové divadlá. Priestor skôr vyprázdňoval než zapĺňal, neraz si vyslúžil pochvalu za pohyblivosť, premenlivosť scény, historicky verné prostredie. Predkladaná publikácia o Ottovi Šujanovi predstavuje prostredníctvom textu, množstva fotografií aj pôvodných autorských návrhov scén dielo a život jedného z najvýznamnejších scénografov na Slovensku.

Huť architektury Martin Rajniš patří k nejosobitějším architektonickým kancelářím u nás. Bylo by tudíž s podivem, aby se tento fakt nepromítl také do publikace, která přináší přehled jejich dosavadní práce. Svými zcela originálními texty ji doprovází sám Martin Rajniš a přibližuje v nich okolnosti vzniku svých výjimečných staveb. Rajniš však nepracuje sám, ale se svou Hutí, kde obklopen nejbližšími spolupracovníky promýšlí a kreslí nadčasovou architekturu. Cesta talentovaného architekta vedla z veleslavného libereckého SIALu přes samostatnou praxi s úspěchy na mezinárodní scéně a pedagogické působení až k čtyřleté plavbě kolem světa, kdy dospěl ke zjištění, že už prostě nechce lít beton. S jemu vlastním živelným zaujetím se začal věnovat důmyslným dřevěným stavbám a konstrukcím, k nimž náleží i unikátní Poštovna na Sněžce, vzducholoď Gulliver v pražském DOXu či řada neopakovatelných věží a rozhleden, hrání a domů, které akcentují potřebu krásy, hravosti i života v harmonii s přírodou a s respektem k jejím zákonitostem. Vedle bohatě fotograficky zdokumentovaného souhrnu všech realizací studia představuje kniha Huti architektury i vybrané projekty a také poodhaluje jejich inspirace.

Město je živý organismus plný tajuplných příběhů. Kniha Neviditelné město od Romana Marse a Kurta Kohlstedta přibližuje čtenářům nejrůznější drobnosti všude kolem nás, díky nimž města nakonec fungují jako dokonalý celek. Odhaluje přitom jejich původ i fascinující dramata skrývající se za vším, co nás obklopuje, ale co běžně nevnímáme – od rozvodných sítí a požárních schodišť až po pouliční značky nebo třeba fontánky s pitnou vodou. Publikace je poutavou přehlídkou jednotlivých témat založených na bedlivém průzkumu. Svými svěžími, a přitom dokumentárně pojatými ilustracemi zaujme nejen fanoušky slavného amerického podcastu 99% Invisible, z nějž vychází, ale i každého, kdo se zajímá o architekturu, design, městské prostředí i opomíjené divy světa kolem sebe. 99% Invisible je již legendární americký podcast o velkých myšlenkách skrytých za zdánlivě nepodstatnými věcmi. Představuje příběhy přítomné v budovách, jež obýváme, v ulicích, kterými jezdíme, i na chodnících, po nichž chodíme. Podcast oslavuje design a architekturu v celé její funkční kráse i náhodné absurditě a přináší poutavé příběhy jejich tvůrců i lidí, které popisované návrhy ovlivnily.

A compact edition of this landmark publication, which celebrates humanity's ability to create buildings that for millennia have responded ingeniously to cultural and environmental conditions. There has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and create buildings that do not rely on stripping our planet or transporting materials across the globe. First published in 2017, this major book gathers together the world's leading experts on vernacular architecture to examine how local buildings have stood the test of time and offer lessons for the future. The core of the book is arranged by climate zone, from desert to tropical, temperate to arctic. Within each section, buildings are presented regionally, showing how climatic conditions and vegetation affect the evolution of building styles. This central part is bookended by a range of essays exploring the economic and anthropological aspects, while the reference section offers information on materials science and engineering, including how buildings have been adapted to contend with natural disasters. The traditions of vernacular architecture have much to teach us. Given our ecosystem's increasing frailty, the architecture and building trade's new role in a post-digital era, and the desperate need to record fading cultural traditions, the relevance of this book is greater than ever.

Hugh Pearman deftly guides us through the compelling stories of fifty-five buildings that explain our world, from antiquity to the present day About Architecture is an engaging introduction to architecture, exploring the ways in which we construct our built environment, and why. Hugh Pearman guides us through the architecture that shapes our lives?from how our towns and cities are organized, to where we live, learn and work, and how we get around, interact with others, and relax. Organized by type?from civic spaces, to homes, offices, and museums?the clear and straightforward structure demystifies the many styles and functions of architecture. Pearman explores how architecture responds to our changing lifestyles and how some buildings evolve or find new uses. He demonstrates that while there is endless variety within each building type, the essence of architecture?the way buildings serve their users?remains surprisingly constant. Through fifty-five fascinating international examples, from antiquity to the present day, About Architecture reveals the intriguing stories of the buildings that explain our world.

Award-winning urban sketcher and best-selling author Stephanie Bower presents a spectacular, all-new collection of sketchers and their art from 39 countries in a city-to-city tour around the world. The remarkable work of the vibrant, international urban sketching community was first documented in The Art of Urban Sketching by Gabriel Campanario. In the ten years since its release, sketching on location has grown into nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon. A visual feast of more than 700 images from over 150 sketchers, The World of Urban Sketching unveils the latest developments and innovations in the creative and rewarding pursuit of on-location drawing and painting. New Artwork. Discover the stunning and informative work of both established and emerging urban sketchers, from Seattle to Santiago, from Singapore to Sydney. New Techniques. Consider new styles and approaches in color and linework, including digital, through artists' tips and step-by-step demonstrations. New Stories. Learn what inspires sketchers, even during a pandemic, and get invaluable insights into creating artwork on location through artists' observations and advice. Whether you draw during your travels or in your own backyard, the beautiful work in The World of Urban Sketching will expand your skills and inspire you to pick up a pencil and sketch your world!

Aimed at architecture students and professionals Bawa Staircases offers the reader a primer of how staircases are often the most dynamic and theatrical spatial elements of a building or landscape. It is a compelling addition to the literature on Sri Lanka's preeminent architect, Geoffrey Bawa and showcases his numerous and varied architectural and landscape designs for residential, public works, gardens and hotel architecture, with particular reference to the staircases he created. Throughout, lush photography by Sebastian Posingis and insightful texts by David Robson are accompanied by contextual shots, plans and illustrations, all illustrating this absorbing island and the work of an architectural master.

A török háborúk elmúltával a végvárak katonai szerepe megszűnt, lerombolták vagy pusztulni hagyták őket, némelyik maradványát beépítették, így, átépítve maradtak az utókorra. Giulio Turco felmérései nagyon gazdag, színes képet rajzolnak 16. századi történelmünk katonai építészetének állapotáról, értékes forrás a kutatók és az érdeklődők számára. Giulio Turco személyéről nem sokat tudunk. Dr. Pálffy Géza történész kutatásaiból szerezhetünk némi tudomást arról, hogy 1568-ban több bányavidéki erődítmény alaprajzát készítette el a Haditanács számára. Ekkor már II. Miksa császár szolgálatában álló várépítész, úgynevezett "rendes építőmester" volt. A várfelmérések mellett tervek készítésével is foglalkoznia kellett. 1569 májusában Natale Angielinivel, Mano Capellóval, Giovanni Lazarinnal és Antonio de Angelóval Kanizsára utazott a vár megszemlélésére. A közismert várfelméréseket 1571 tavaszán tervezték elvégezni, azonban Thury György kanizsai főkapitány halála, majd Salm von Eck generális betegsége miatt a terv megvalósítása az év második felére tolódott. A bizottság kíséretét száz puskás lovas látta el, hogy a szakértők biztonságban végezhessék munkájukat a Dráva és a Duna közti végeken. Turco halálának pontos időpontja nem ismert, annyit tudhatunk azonban, hogy 1572 decembere előtt hunyt el.

There is no one way to design a modern urban house. Demand for space in cities the world over is higher than ever and new buildings must meet stringent energy saving requirements and negotiate a myriad planning regulations. But the best new urban architecture suggests invention and innovation are as critical as ever. The Contemporary House brings together seventy solutions, drawn from cities around the globe to explore the many ways in which architecture can enhance the experience of living in the city. Organized geographically, The Contemporary House offers a fascinating insight into the sheer variety of contemporary approaches to urban design, from reinventions of longstanding vernacular forms like terraces and townhouses, through to the fastchanging suburbs and inner cities of modern Japan, where the short lifespan of family houses provides architects with a template for aesthetic and technical experimentation. The book also provides an insight into the conditions that shape the architecture of some of the world's major cities, through recent history, signature styles, and current conditions on the ground. The Contemporary House is an essential guide to design in the modern city.

Buildings designated brutalist in style were largely built in the 1960s and 1970s, exuding an aura of daring, uncompromising design today. It is the French term "brut," meaning raw or unrefined, that lent its name to this particular architectural phenomenon. Vilified for decades as the step-child of modernism, brutalist architecture is now enjoying an astonishing comeback as the latest discovery among digital trendsetters. As well as fascinating users across social networks, brutalism is also inspiring contemporary architecture. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials and floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary design to generate enthralling new creations. This book offers a sophisticated overview of post-war and contemporary brutalist buildings and of the relationship - in appearance and design, in the grand concepts and the smallest details - between brutalism today and its ancestors.

The aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: For many it stands for a better, more livable existence on the basis of what is necessary, possible and desired, making one's life easier, more economical and more sustainable. The limitation of the floor space promotes concentration on the essentials in order to integrate what one needs for life. With well thought-out planning, cleverly organized floor plans and intelligent, compact concepts, a lot of space can be created in a small area. By now, in addition to do-it-yourself protagonists, established architects and hip design studios have taken on the interesting task of developing sophisticated solutions for small homes and tiny houses. This volume presents very different projects in terms of architectural style, construction method and interior design.

Jindřich Halabala, the main architect of UP závody as of 1930, greatly influenced the formation of the production program of the company. He contributed to the development of the products and to the advertising and sales strategies. His views on housing and furniture quality, which should be elegant in terms of shape, perfectly rendered, highly functional, storable and variable while at the same time accessible to the widest possible layer of the population, have remained inspirational and a timeless legacy. The book Jindřich Halabala and UP závody Brno in GRADA publishing house is being released fifteen years after the first edition, prepared upon the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Brno architect, designer and theoretician Jindřich Halabala; it received an award in the Gloria Musaealis competition in 2004. This richly illustrated book is dedicated to one of the most interesting figures in furniture production of the between the wars period. It consists of the first comprehensive evaluation of his work and the activities of Spojené UP závody in Brno in the period of the 1920s. The company ranked at the time among the largest and most progressive furniture factories in Czechoslovakia and the products bearing the UP trademark became a synonym for quality and good taste.

Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia. Based in that city, Autoban is one of the most soughtafter design studios in the world, whose work masterfully melds Western design traditions with Eastern elegance. Autoban is one of the most sought-after design studios

Innovative materials, creative finishes and inspired designs—this stunning sourcebook offers a multitude of ways to create a bathroom masterpiece. Whether you’re looking for the Zen ambience of a high-end spa or the fine comfort of a luxury hotel, we show the options for making your bathroom a unique and inspiring retreat. With the examples profiled here you’ll see how fixtures, finishes and furnishings can combine to maximum effect.