"Less is more" is the common denominator of the projects that were carefully selected for this volume presenting contemporary minimalist residential designs from around the world focusing on the essence of life, of purely being, while placing the residents at the center of the...

An inspiring overview of contemporary homes set against the backdrop of high mountains, steep hillsides and picturesque valleys with a focus on architecture and interior design.From the majestic peaks of the Alps to the green slopes of Japan's Shikoku Range and the rugged heights...

Architecture involving and consisting of bamboo has developed into one of the most fascinating areas of global building culture. A material with many faces, more flexible than wood and stronger than steel: in addition to its individual and natural appearance, above all, the unique...

Communicative living on a single level thanks to a wide variety of layouts, ingenious spatial solutions by playing with building structures, and the symbiosis of architecture and environment: The bungalow is the epitome of a self-determined life - and inspires builders and architects alike....

During many eras of architectural history, builders and architects aimed to construct buildings with pure shapes and clear geometry, while foregoing decorative elements. With the advent of Classical Modernity, minimalism has become a seminal architectural style. However, the approach of architects cannot be limited...

More and more architects and builders are exploring the possibilities of a material for the construction of houses that offers unparalleled major advantages regarding design, function and ecology. Wood is a renewable building resource that impresses with its natural qualities as well as its...

Nearly exactly ten years after the publication of the Atlas of World Architecture, this new follow-up publication reviews the last architectural decade by means of current exemplary buildings from all continents. Not only have building tasks, techniques and styles changed greatly in the last...

The use and popularity of this building material has not feigned one bit over the millennia, and is even gaining even popularity today.Bricks are the only non-natural building material that can look back at several thousand years of history. And as Mies van der...

Theaters, concert halls and opera houses belong to the main building tasks of our times. Numerous cities as well as communities are adding stage buildings for performing arts to their cultural infrastructure and are renewing historical buildings. The acoustics and stage mechanisms are adjusted...

Vertical elegance: exploring the cutting-edge world of today's apartment building design, with unique spatial ideas, innovative room concepts for inspiring living spaces.Today, multi-family buildings have become symbols of modern living that redefine both social cohesion and urban space. Their high resident density, low resource...

Water is the scarcest of all natural resources. 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, which has been working for some time in...

Office construction is one of the largest building tasks today. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. This title presents 170 of the most interesting office projects of the past years, which range from small-scale...

Office construction is one of the largest building tasks today. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. This title presents 170 of the most interesting office projects of the past years, which range from small-scale...

Citizens in retirement age are becoming an ever greater but also more active part of society. Along with this socio-cultural shift a new emphasis on living quality and atmosphere is the home emerges instead of simply functionality and cleanliness. In contrast to the general...

A reference, overview and source of inspiration for today's interior design, from private homes to stores, spas, restaurants, offices and more.Interior design today is versatile, constantly changing, and allows room for experimentation and spontaneity. From materials and textures, through light and colors, shapes and...