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Aesthetic quality as a function of clarity of design, rigorous color and styling are just as important as the durability of high quality materials and perfect workmanship. This title presents the milestones of style of furnishings and their creators.

Pharmacies constitute a special form of commercial architecture. This title features examples that show the design sophistication with which pharmacies, from a functional as well as atmospheric standpoint, set themselves apart from the historical chemists shelves and the competitors.

Parking garages and gas stations as species of architecture and showrooms whose exhibition spaces and display windows are markedly different from the usual businesses have decisively changed the cities. This book is dedicated to this type of architecture, showing esthetic and technical solutions of the past few years.

Includes 50 projects that give an overview of landscape architecture.

It is a global challenge to develop, produce and deploy technologies, systems and products for sustainable water consumption. The model for this approach is the world leader GROHE. This title presents buildings of different typologies with GROHE water technology solutions.

Compiles designs worldwide that break through the stereotype of doctors practices as cold and often stressful environments. This title includes projects that intend at balancing medical technology and functionality with the need to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, visitors and staff.

Reveals an evocative and inspiring combination of the traditional and the contemporary from the floral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky British interiors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modern art.

Different types of fabrics are frequently used in the fields of temporary architecture and interior design. This title presents 60 international architecture and design projects that show by means of texts, photos as well as plans and drawings the wide variety of how fabric is used and what can be expected.

Swiss Design has almost become a fixed term: the Swiss army knife is just one of many products that have popularized the image of the white cross on red background. The triangular Toblerone chocolate bar is defined by its rectilinearity and shape. This title demonstrates that Swiss design incorporates more than just austerity and functionality.

Showcases 60 of the most outstanding innovations worldwide in the field of kindergarten. This title covers: Kindergarten in Sighartstein, Austria (Kadawittfeldarchitektur); Els Colors Kindergarten in Barcelona, Spain (RCR Architectes); Taka Tuka Land in Berlin, Germany (Baupiloten); Bubbletecture M in Shiga, Japan (Shuhei Endo); and, more.

Street furniture is the secret star of urban outdoor design. Benches, fountains, street lamps, rubbish bins, post boxes, tourist information signs, bus stops and public toilets are items that reoccur in various urban spaces. This book features 100 examples of contemporary street furniture.

Over the years the culturally diverse and historically rich Asian countries have seen a revolution in architecture. This book provides an overview of the transformation of Asian architecture as cultures move towards a synthesis of ideas and styles reconciling tradition and modernity.

Serving as gateways to the cities, train stations were the important urban building developments at the turn of the 20th century. One century later this building mission is experiencing a fascinating renaissance. On a world-wide basis, facilities are emerging that need to fulfill various functions very often they have to serve as shopping malls.

The book presents outstanding hand drawings of German architects from various areas of architecture and design. The focus of the presentation is on the individual manuscripts of the architects and designers.

In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life is celebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around. With unique style and creative design, a culture of its own is staged. The wide field of international design is presented using projects by up-and-coming artists and established interior decorators.

The evolution from yesterday's bathroom to todays wellness oasis continues to open new frontiers. With its international selection of projects, this title represents the spectrum ranging from small and intimate baths to wide open spa landscapes, all with their own invitation to immerse, relax and let go.

Public urban spaces vary widely in type, form and size, encompassing plazas, squares and streetscapes. This volume features projects from various continents, showing the different approaches and solutions to this sophisticated design task at the intersection of architecture, landscape design and urban planning.

Presents a global perspective for contemporary architecture. This book gives an overview of architecture between international trends, regional traditions, functional demands and individual styles. It is from the selection of projects of a range of typologies a global vision emerges.

Suitable for romantic dinners, family meetings or business lunches, restaurants have always functioned as venues of social interaction, this book presents a sumptuous menu of designs. It is a celebration of the inspirational restaurant spaces from all over the world where the interior design elements add to the exquisite experience of eating out.