Architecture: interior design Books

Book SynopsisBuie Harwood, FIDEC, Honorary FASID, Certified Interior Designer in Virginia; Professor Emeritus and past Department Chair, Department of Interior Design, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University (for programs in Richmond and Doha, Qater). Ms. Harwood has held officership and committee responsibilities in the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER; now called the Council for Interior Design Accreditation/CIDA). Among her many honors, she is an IDEC Fellow, received the first ASID Educator of Distinction Award in 2003, and is listed in Who's Who in Interior Design, the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, and Who's Who Among America's Teachers. She has received numerous grants, published articles, and implemented research projects related to hTable of ContentsA. INTRODUCTION Integrating Architecture and Interior Design Approaches to Design History Design Considerations Using the Book 1. Cultural Precedents B. EAST ASIA 2. China 3. Japan C. ANTIQUITY 4. Egypt 5. Greece 6. Rome D. MIDDLE AGES 7. Early Christian 8. Byzantine 9. Islamic 10. Romanesque 11. Gothic E. RENAISSANCE 12. Italian Renaissance 13. Spanish Renaissance 14. French Renaissance 15. English Renaissance 16. American Colonial F. BAROQUE 17. European Baroque 18. Louis XIV 19. English Restoration G. ROCOCO 20. Regence & Louis XV 21. English Neo-Palladian & Georgian 22. American Georgian H. EARLY NEOCLASSIC 23. Louis XVI & French Provincial 24. Late English Georgian 25. American Federal I. REVOLUTION

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Book SynopsisJoinery, Joists and Gender: A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century is the first publication of its kind to survey the long and rich histories of women and gender non-conforming persons who work in wood. Written for craft practitioners, design students, and readers interested in the intersections of gender and labor historywith 200 full-color images, both historical and contemporarythis book provides an accessible and insightful entry into the histories, practices, and lived experiences of women and nonbinary makers in woodworking.In the first half the author presents a woodworking history primarily in Europe and the United States that highlights the practical and philosophical issues that have marked women's participation in the field. Research focuses on a diverse range of practitioners from Lady Yun to Adina White.This is followed by sixteen in-depth profiles of contemporary woodworkers, all of whom identify fine woodworking as their priTrade Review"I love this book...My favorite aspect of the book is the intellectual perspective that Visser brings to the subject, which she treats with welcome nuance. I greatly appreciate that Visser and her colleague in the project early on, Laura Mays, saw fit to include not just art- and studio-furniture makers, but builders of custom work who happily refer to their workspaces as shops, and builders of buildings (to a lesser extent)…The diversity of featured makers is great. This is by no means a review, but it’s certainly an appreciation and a strong recommendation."Nancy Hiller, woodworker and author, USA"Packed with surprises, inspiration, and thorough scholarship, Deirdre Visser’s Joinery, Joists and Gender: A History of Woodworking for the 21st Century weaves the stories of historic and contemporary makers into the first collective history of women and non-binary makers in the field of wood. Part history and part survey of contemporary craft, this book contains previously undocumented stories of woodworking history and interviews that are equal parts funny, poignant, and inspiring. This is a smart, joyful, untold history of woodworking with excellent photos. All of that and an illustrated glossary? It’s time to place your order and settle in for an expansive take on the material we all love."Aspen Golann, from a review in Fine WoodworkingTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Early Histories of Women in Woodworking Chapter 2: Changing Educational Models Chapter 3: Shifting Economies Chapter 4: The American Studio Furniture Movement Chapter 5: Contemporary Profiles

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Book SynopsisHelping the amateur grasp the concepts of this ancient Chinese ideology, this title includes an introduction about the philosophy of Feng Shui and explains terms such as Ch'i in easy to understand language. Each room of a house is given its own chapter and contains ideas for creating ideal living space.

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Book SynopsisA visually stunning compilation of modern Indian design and architecture.Trade Review"It is hard to conceive of a more lucid and entertaining study."—News International "India Modern explores everything from traditional building techniques to the importance of decoration within society. It's a mixture of stunning photographs and serious commentary."—(World of Interiors "Shows how the power and beauty of India's decorative heritage is being utilized in all aspects of the contemporary arts."—House and LeisureTable of ContentsA history of design; a natural sense of colour; a return to indigenous skills; cultural ingredients; form follows function; an ambience of simplicity and authenticity; a decorative heritage.

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Book SynopsisTapping into today’s trend to return to unstructured playtime and move away from over-scheduling and electronic games, Playful Home is perfectly suited to the times. Andrew Weaving celebrates the best of childhood, from his favorite games and crafts projects to the whimsical décor that kids love. The result is kids’ rooms designed to feed and inspire the imagination, as well as to hold fabulous collections of toys and books. With the philosophy of integrating play into our daily lives, Playful Home looks at twelve family homes designed with children in mind, from the foyer to the back door, which stylishly embrace kids’ activities and interests. The featured spaces are the kids’ rooms, which combine flair and fun so successfully that they end up being the hub of the entire house.Including design ideas for displaying toys and collectibles, plus clever ways of storing them, as well as great tips on how to make murals and u

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Book SynopsisThe Los Angeles celebrity-home interior designer's first book reveals how to achieve laid-back luxury through her casual-yet-elegant decorating style, which mixes tailored, lived-in pieces with an airy, inviting spirit.Beloved by celebrities from Patrick Dempsey to Ellen Pompeo to Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Estee Stanley has become one of the top interior designers because of her modern approach to living: real luxury is having a home that blends comfort with elegance, authenticity with simplicity. It means being perfectly set up to relax with your family and friends, surrounded by the things you love but nothing frivolous, nothing that requires constant maintenance and attention to look effortlessly chic.This book provides an in-depth exploration of Estee's style and how readers can achieve it in their own homes, according to their own tastes and lifestyles. Throughout the pages, Estee invites readers into her world by offering home-decor and accessorie

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Book SynopsisThe first solo book by celebrated interior designer Anthony Baratta, Decorate Happy showcases Baratta's preppy-chic style in a pattern-filled guide to decorating with verve and style.

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Book SynopsisJeffrey Bilhuber, one of the most sought-after voices in interior design, offers practical advice and easy-to-follow tips that inspire and empower the reader to make enlightened design decisions.Jeffrey Bilhuber has created the ultimate decorating handbook for those who love to go to Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration and design knowledge. Kicking aside the standard interior decorator format of showcasing work house by house, the book is divided into chapters that illustrate how to make your home more comfortable, happy, colorful, personal, lighter and brighter, sexy, charming, and cozy. Using iconic images spanning the breadth of his illustrious career, each page sings with a practical takeaway that leaves the reader thinking, Well, I never thought of it like that.Bilhuber's classically informed point of view mixed with his tell-it-like-it-is humor make for memorable tips that will prove valuable the next time you're shopping for a sofa, making a bed, or con

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