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Wasser hat schon immer die Menschen fasziniert. Im Pool, in Form gebracht und gleichzeitig eingebunden in die natürliche Umgebung, kann sich es in vollendeter Schönheit zeigen: Hier steht der Quell des Lebens für Luxus und Lebendigkeit, Gesundheit und Glück, Erfrischung und Erholung. Die weltweit aufregendsten Pools namhafter Designer und innovativer Newcomer werden in diesem Band in ihrer eindruckvollen Vielfalt vorgestellt. H20 steht dabei immer im Mittelpunkt des gestalterischen Konzeptes. Jede Arbeit überzeugt in der Art und Weise wie das kostbare Nass inszeniert und immer wieder neu architektonisch in Szene gesetzt wird.Aus dem Inhalt:INOUT House in Costa Rica (Joan Puigcorbé, PAAS)Dupli Dos in Ibiza, Spanien (JUMA Architects)Plane House auf Skiathos, Griechenland (K-Studio)The Pool at the Pyne in Bangkok, Thailand (T.R.O.P.)Oak Pass House in Beverly Hills, Kalifornien, USA (Walker Workshop)

Architecture in and from Berlin has established a brand name. What especially marks the building culture of the German capital city is a lively, heterogeneous and innovative architecture scene with a high level of technical achievement and design. This title focuses on some of the most interesting buildings in and out of Berlin.

Since the London Metropolitan Railway was opened in 1863 the subway has become a symbol of urban life. Tunnel systems are the lifelines of the big cities, transporting millions of passengers every day. This volume provides an overview of the highly interesting and manifold trends in underground construction around the world.

In 2009, plans by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to transform part of Broadway including Times Square into a pedestrian area caused a sensation, not just in the city but internationally. Based on a careful selection of projects, this volume presents the functional and design variety of these popular urban spaces.

This new edition of BUILDING BERLIN showcases the most interesting 70 new buildings in and out of the German capital by architects working in Berlin. Each project is presented on the basis of informative texts, the most important facts as well as insight.

Architecture in Europe has always been characterized by an inimitable variety of style. Innovations like 3D printing are being applied as well as traditional brick construction, translucent high-tech concrete roofs as well as greened facades. This title showcases the exciting esthetical, technical and typological diversity.

Who has never dreamt of living in the tropics? Lying in the sun, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, sitting under the cool shade of abundant vegetation just like finding a place in paradise. This book features a range of residential architecture and designs from Costa Rica to Florida, from Thailand to South Africa.