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Offers an introduction to technical and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics, from the most common materials and surfaces to the construction of open space elements and the use of plants.

Peter Zumthor's passion is the creation of buildings with architectural atmosphere. But how can one actually set out to achieve it? In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of self-observation, Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses.

In order to design a building with a sensuous connection to life, one must think in a way that goes far beyond form and construction. In these essays, Peter Zumthor expresses his motivation in designing buildings, which speak to our emotions and understanding in so many ways, and possess a powerful and unmistakable presence and personality.

For decades, the Floor Plan Manual - Housing has been one of the reference works in architecture. The introductory essays on theory and history have been re-written or updated, and provide a clearly structured overview of residential construction and its development over the last 70 years.

Features text and images that complement each other to create a narrative thread that offers informative insights into the architect's intellectual and visual imagination and expands our understanding of Olgiati's oeuvre.

It is understood that Mies van der Rohe is one of the most important architects of the Modern movement. The projects include Lange and Esters Houses (1927-30), Tugendhat House (1928-30), the Barcelona Pavilion (1928-29), Farnsworth House (1946-51), Lake Shore Drive (1948-51) and the New National Gallery (1962-68).

After the WWII, the need for reconstruction influenced the architectural style in Europe. This volume illustrates that the debate on the humanization of the built environment was carried out with great intensity in the East as well as in the West, irrespective of their political system, that led to similar concepts.

Wiel Arets: Autobiographical References

How design students learn sustainably How do I teach design? Why is listening so important? What can we learn from other disciplines and cultures and from each other? Answers to these and other questions are offered by Sven Ingmar Thies and his 24 interviewees, who are all united by a single wish: that their students should experiment, experience, and grow as designers. This book allows teachers of graphic design, design theory, game development, industrial design, and behavioral research from China, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Austria, and the USA to each have their say. The in-depth conversations are complemented by a comprehensive reflection and sample assignments. This is a book for teachers and students alike that offers insights into the experiences of others, as well as inspiration for teaching, learning, and professional practice. New teaching methods & practical suggestions A comparison of the experiences of 24 design teachers from six countries Fritz Frenkler, Gesche Joost, Rathna Ramanathan, Stefan Sagmeister, Kashiwa Sato, Erik Spiekermann, and others in conversation See also: Homepage about the book

Vienna's first reinforced concrete buildings were built around 1900. Their skeleton construction enabled wide-span spaces with high load-bearing capacity and made innovative multi-purpose buildings possible: residential and commercial buildings with loft-like wings, as well as theaters, cinemas, and factories. These were the scenes of accelerated urbanization. This book is the first to document the development of this pioneering building technology, implemented by master builders, designed by engineers and architects, and brought to fruition by determined clients. Around 90 buildings are analyzed in the book - from relatively unknown structures to icons of Viennese architecture - illustrating the spatial flexibility and construction quality of reinforced concrete and shedding new light on fin de siècle architecture in Vienna. 90 buildings from the pioneering years of reinforced concrete construction in Vienna From Viennese icons to lesser-known architectural gems Exhibition at the Wien Museum from May 22 to September 28, 2025

Wie Designstudierende nachhaltig lernen Wie unterrichte ich Design? Warum ist das Zuhören so wichtig? Was können wir aus anderen Fachgebieten und Kulturkreisen und voneinander lernen? Antworten und Anregungen bieten Sven Ingmar Thies und seine 24 Interviewpartner:innen, die alle ein Wille vereint: Ihre Studierenden sollen experimentieren, erfahren und sich selbst weiterentwickeln. Zu Wort kommen Lehrende aus Grafikdesign, Designtheorie, Game-Entwicklung, Industriedesign und Verhaltensforschung aus China, Deutschland, Großbritannien, Japan, Österreich und den USA. Ergänzt werden die fundierten Gespräche durch eine umfassende Reflexion und Beispielaufgaben. Ein Buch für Lehrende und Studierende gleichermaßen, das Einsichten in Erfahrungswerte anderer, aber auch Impulse für das eigene Lehren und Lernen bietet - und Inspiration für die berufliche Praxis. Neue Unterrichtsmethoden und praxisnahe Anregungen Die Erfahrungen von 24 Designlehrenden aus sechs Ländern im Vergleich Fritz Frenkler, Gesche Joost, Rathna Ramanathan, Stefan Sagmeister, Kashiwa Sato, Erik Spiekermann u. a. im Gespräch Siehe auch: Homepage zum Buch

"Warum tragen Architekten eigentlich Schwarz?", wurde Cordula Rau während eines Architektenwettbewerbs von einem Manager der Autoindustrie gefragt. Obwohl sie selbst Architektin ist und auch Schwarz trägt, wusste sie spontan keine Antwort. Sie beschloss, andere Architekten, aber auch Künstler und Designer zu fragen. Seit 2001 sammelt sie fortlaufend deren handschriftliche Antworten in einem Notizbuch. 2008 erschien diese Sammlung von Autographen in einem kleinen - natürlich schwarz gebundenen - Werk. Anlässlich der Neuausgabe wurde diese legendäre Sammlung um neue bemerkenswerte, amüsante, pragmatische und spitzfindige Begründungen erweitert: "Lesen Sie - und bitte fragen Sie mich nicht, warum Architekten Schwarz tragen!" (Cordula Rau) Erweiterte Neuausgabe des Kultbuches Sammlung handschriftlicher Erklärungen in einem A6-Notizbuch Ergänzung um 16 neue Statements