Architecture: interior design Books

Book SynopsisSuccessful interior design requires resolving a multitude of logistical and creative problems to produce a coherent, functional and aesthetically pleasing environment. This book, the first of its kind, tackles the problem from a theoretical approach and not in the conventional how-to or inspiring ideas fashion. Categorising design into nine key elements, including space, light, display, storage, and offering new terminology to describe each area, the author breaks new ground in the field of interior design in an approach that brings vitality and clear communication to a misunderstood and often free-wheeling design discipline. Drawing on more than 45 years'' experience as an interior designer, Anthony Sully provides the ultimate resource in insight and explains best practices from interpreting a client''s brief, to analysing the building, to setting up a design team and work schedule plus a host of other practical aspects. Peppered through this toolkit are illustrations and eTrade ReviewA true educational reference. Although the book is accessible to the established practitioner it is especially relevant to students and startup businesses in the interior design sector. It combines the many and intricate facets of the interior design profession and offers great content for further exploration. I am sure it will create to any interior design student a fundamental guideline along their educational endeavors. * ID-Sphere *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1 Clarification 1. The Present Situation 2. Definition of Terms Part 2 Body and Measurement 3. Human Form 4. Geometry & Proportion Part 3 Visual Understanding 5. Perception 6. Expression & Meaning Part 4 Design Process 7. Theoretical Basis for Design Process 8. Searching for Codes 9. Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisKrista Schrock and David John Dick, founders of DISC Interiors, masterfully combine traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance.Headed by principals Krista Schrock and David John Dick, DISC Interiors is an interior and furniture design firm based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. DISC Interiors strives to create homes of calibrated simplicity that balance the push and pull of modern life, address a sense of place and persons rather than any particular period or style, and balance the traditional with the modern and aesthetics with function. DISC Interiors favors earthy color palettes that transition like seasons, and organic textures that patina gently like metals that burnish with touch, leathers that soften, and floorboards that reveal more of a home's soul with every year. The homes they design are filled with vintage furniture and rugs juxtaposed against custom upholstery to feel contemporary yet classic and familiar.The projects designed by DISC Interiors Trade Review"Dramatic storylines are the lifeblood of Los Angeles. But not every storyteller in the city relies on theatrics and fantasy to capture an audience. For the past decade, Krista Schrock and David John Dick, the friends, founders and principal designers behind the lauded firm DISC Interiors, have won the hearts and minds of creative clients — and the design world at large — by doing just the opposite...This spring, to commemorate 10 years since the launch of their firm, they are sharing the story of their own evolution in a debut tome, DISC Interiors: Portraits of Home (Rizzoli New York, $65). It’s the tale of a slow burn — there are celebrity clients (it is Hollywood, after all), but no big breaks; instead, their success came from steady growth via word of mouth and a purity of vision."—C: CALIFORNIA STYLE MAGAZINE"Named one of L.A.’s top 20 interior design firms in 2019 by THR, DISC draws inspirations from the sun-drenched landscape of California, gravitating toward colors and textures inspired by the natural world." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"Krista Schrock and David John Dick, founders of DISC Interiors, masterfully combine traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance." —LOVEHAPPENSMAG.COM"Some interior designers create spaces that instantly reflect the designer’s hand. Others, like Krista Schrock and David John Dick, the founders of DISC Interiors, located in Los Angeles, create warm modern spaces with a distinctly California aesthetic that at once feel comfortable, lived in, and immediately place one at ease as if at home. The first monograph of their work provides 200 color images of rooms, details, and vignettes to be inspired by and aspire to. DISC creates spaces using natural materials, tonal color palettes, and bespoke work from the finest artisans and craftspeople, that look comfortable and effortless." —DALLAS STYLE & DESIGN"Krista Schrock and David John Dick, founders of DISC Interiors, have penned their first book to mark their 10-year anniversary. The firm is known for using natural materials that develop a patina, tonal color palettes and artisanal pieces that imbue their projects with a soothing quietude. As Dick explains in the opening chapter, he and Schrock strive to “create spaces for meaningful relationships to develop, rooms for conversations with family, places to linger, kitchens that really are meant to be cooked in, family rooms that have game tables and cozy chairs and soft lighting at night to read in.” The book is a celebration of their signature style with a look at 10 projects across Los Angeles, from Rustic Canyon to Silver Lake." —LUXE MAGAZINE"About 90 percent of my travel over the last year has been the armchair variety, in the form of diving deep into the Instagram accounts of my favorite vacation rental sites and interior designers...One of my very favorite accounts is that of Disc Interiors and the company’s co-founders David John Dick and Krista Schrock. Their first book, Portraits of Home ($60, Rizzoli) is out April 6th, and available for pre-order now. Spoiler alert: I co-wrote the book with them, and in the process, I took a series of mini day-cations when I visited the sophisticated and serene houses they designed in Los Angeles that are featured in the book. Buy a copy and keep it on your coffee table for browsing, when a 15-minute holiday is better than no holiday at all. —Christine Lennon, Home and Design Editor, SUNSET MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisFoundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers. STUDIO Features Include:-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and

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Book SynopsisLondon Living presents a unique look into the homes of London-based interior designers, antique dealers, musicians, and influencers, revealed by leading interior design photographer Simon Upton. Following the success of his first book, New York Interiors, Simon Upton turns to London—a city in which he has been based for most of his working life. Exploring an incredible range of homes in this vibrant city, Upton looks behind the scenes into the private spaces of creatives and influencers. Presented in two parts, the book begins with “Town,” which is devoted to the homes of those who live solely in London, such as grandee of interior design John Stefanidis; House & Garden’s Interior Designer of the Year 2019, Maria Speake; industrial designer and architect Tom Bartlett; fashion designer Bella Freud; model Poppy Delevingne; and antiques dealer and interior designer Adam Bray. Then, “Country” sho

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Book SynopsisRenowned for its picturesque charm, Mexico has lured design-world insiders to its retreats, as presented in this inspirational selection of some of the latest Mexican design trends from the Yucatán. In recent years leading international tastemakers have been drawn to the vibrant culture of the Yucatán. In Mérida—the region’s sixteenth-century capital—they have renovated many of the romantic Spanish colonial town houses into stylish retreats. In the nearby towns of Valladolid and Coba, picturesque houses surrounded by lush vegetation in sun-drenched settings have also been updated while retaining indigenous charm. Annie Kelly takes us on an insider’s tour of several stunning properties—from brightly painted town houses and contemporary villas to rustic bungalows—many with a distinctive bohemian feeling. These sophisticated residences blend artisanal craftsmanship with antiques and contemporary furnishings. They have been designed Trade Review"With their inviting courtyards, colonial façades, and Art Deco details, the homes documented in writer and designer Annie Kelly’s Casa Mexico: At Home in Mérida and the Yucatán are the epitome of bohemian-chic. . . [The book contains] homes that capture the Mérida aesthetic, blending age-old details with contemporary stylings. They’re the stuff virtual daydreams are made of."-ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST"A new book, Casa Mexico: At Home in Merida and the Yucatan is captivating. Beautiful light plays with world class photographer Tim Street-Porter's camera inspiring some of the most engaging and evocative interior design photographs I've seen in some time. The interiors discovered and profiled in the book by Street-Porter and writer Annie Kelly are at once elegant, modern and ancient."-LITTLE AUGURY BLOG"The charm, allure, and colorful beauty of Mexico have long captivated designers. . . [Annie Kelly] takes the reader on a tour of modern villas, rustic bungalows, and brilliantly colored town houses, with an eye on the unique craftsmanship, artistry, and bohemian aesthetic." -ARRAY MAGAZINE"Hot climates with spicy, messy food and cool tiles always appeal. Being captured by the incredibly talented Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter, [Casa Mexico] made the homes of artists, designers, architects and aesthetes more appealing, if that is at all possible." -MRS. BLANDINGS BLOG "There is a certain enduring allure of a Spanish Colonial house - color-saturated tiles and dark wooden ceiling beams both contrasted with muted white stucco walls. Homes such as these, but within the Yucatán region of Mexico, and the town of Mérida in particular, are the focus of [Casa Mexico] . . . An inspiration for any restoration enthusiast and a spare-no-detail approach for the DIY artistically advanced." -VOGUE "Tour this evocative region through the words and images of Los Angeles designer Annie Kelly and her husbnad, photographer Tim Street-Porter, in this coffee-table tome [Casa Mexico] featuring dreamy interiors and vibrant streetscapes that reflect the Yucatán's cultural diversity and the trends it has inspired." -SUNSET MAGAZINE "Dreaming of a getaway? For your vacay inspo, take a peek at these gorgeous colonial haciendas (or ranch villas) in Mérida, Mexico, a vibrant city tucked away on the Yucatán Peninsula. Thanks to a growing community of international tastemakers, many of the town's colorful facades and Baroque stone arches, highlighted in interior designer Annie Kelly's newly released photo book, Casa Mexico, have been meticulously restored to radiate old world charm and artisanal Mayan craftsmanship." -InStyle.com"Rizzoli just came out with a beautiful new coffee table book that celebrates the colourful interiors and architecture of Mexico, the Yucatán region and town of Mérida in particular, Casa Mexico: At Home in Mérida and the Yucatán. This beautiful book, written by Annie Kelly & photographed by Tim Street-Porter, boasts inspiring images of the Spanish Colonial style that has artist and design enthusiasts flocking there to fulfil their dreams of living amongst vibrant colours, traditional tile work, aged wood beam ceilings and a land rich in history."-MyDesignSourceBlog.com"Design lovers, experience the charm and sophistication of Mexico through the vibrant properties of the Yucatán."-THE SOCIETY DIARIES

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Book SynopsisCarlos Mota is a creative consultant with extensive experience in styling, interior design, product design, and advertising campaigns. Formerly international style editor for AD and editor at large for Elle Decor, he is the author of A Touch of Style. He lives in New York.

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Book SynopsisThe author of Beautiful is back with a new book of his interiors, filled with blue-and-white vignettes, wicker, saturated color, and pretty patterns.Trade Review"This sought-after designer is back with his second book, breaking up style into five groups: Traditional, Country, Coastal, Mediterranean and Beautiful. Each chapter showcases projects filled with his signature bright, chic, and well-appointed rooms." — SERENDIPITY"Mark D. Sikes’s first book was The New York Times bestseller Beautiful. His new book, More Beautiful, is a further exploration of all-American decorating, with a particular emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. Expect a celebration of classic styles, preppy color combinations, and all-around beautiful, welcoming interiors that charm." —CHAIRISH BLOG"Blue-and-white vignettes dotted with wicker and antique furnishings have become interior designer Mark D. Sikes’s calling card. In More Beautiful: All-American Decoration, he shows just how versatile the classic style can be, highlighting a range of approaches, from the interplay of American and European aesthetics to mixing traditional and modern styles. It’s a discernment that results in wonderfully crisp yet livable interiors that continue to prove the longevity of Sikes’s Midas touch." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST.COM "Designer Mark D. Sikes follows up his hit debut book Beautiful with even more of his specific brand of classic, preppy style. Expect lots of blue-and-white, wicker, and breezy interiors." —HOUSE BEAUTIFUL.COM

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Book SynopsisHow does a room affect an occupant''s behavior and well-being? How does a building influence its residents'' health? Environmental Psychology for Design, 4th Edition, explores these questions with an in-depth look at psychosocial responses to the built environment. Awarded the 2006 ASID Joel Polsky Prize, the first edition served as an introduction to the discipline of environmental psychology and inspired readers to embrace its key concepts and incorporate them into their practice. This 4th edition continues to analyze the interaction between environments and human behavior and well-being, while exploring how individual differences related to age, gender, and cultural background impact that interaction. More discussions on logic formation and argumentation and how these ideas pertain to biological, psychological and sociological paradigms of thought have been incorporated. Additionally, chapters have been rearranged to allow for better content flow, and the emphasis will shi

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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 SynopsisFeaturing beautiful design vignettes and arrangements from today’s top designers, Susanna Salk’s It’s the Little Things inspires us to be personal and artful with our decorating choices, creating spaces that reflect our personality. This jewel of a decorating book looks at the design details that make up a room’s decor, the stylish little touches that can help any room transcend the ordinary. Whether through the luxurious trim and tassel of a bedroom curtain, the whimsy of a uniquely upholstered chair in the dining room, a loose but lush visual landscape on an entry hall table, or a deeply personal arrangement of treasures upon a dressing table, this book celebrates how chic design can be when expressed through personal details and provides a wealth of vignettes to inspire home owners and designers. Organized by type of design arrangement, from full rooms designed with attention to detail and entire walls depicting inspiring arrangements of art and objectTrade Review"Be inspired to design sophisticated interiors through Susanna Salk’s look into the intricate details that make up a room full of style and personality."-THE SOCIETY DIARIES"This jewel of a decorating book looks at the design details that make up a room’s decor, the stylish little touches that can help any room transcend the ordinary. . . With interiors by some of the world’s top designers, It’s the Little Things inspires us to slow down and pay attention to the details that can add richness and personality to any interior."-RiffleBooks.com"[It's the Little Things] is filled with images of carefully collected vignettes and an array of beautiful design details that give a home its personality. If you love decorating, this is definitely a book you want to add to your collection."-ConfettiStyle.com"In [It's the Little Things] Susanna successfully celebrates those details in our homes where we express ourselves the most and where our memories, our personality and our style come alive. . . Throughout this inspiring and useful tome, Susanna features vignettes and details from designers around the globe who use details to 'bring depth and life to a room.'"-QUINTESSENCE BLOG"If the walls of your home could talk, what would they say about you? Turns out, a lot. That’s the message in Susanna Salk’s new book, It’s the Little Things: Creating Big Moments in Your Home Through the Stylish Small Stuff, that details how the smallest design elements have the potential to make the biggest statements."-VOGUE"With her latest book, It's the Little Things: Creating Big Moments in Your Home Through the Stylish Small Stuff, Susanna continues to inspire us with the notion that decorating your home is deeply personal. . . . If you've ever struggled with how to decorate your mantel, how to create an arrangement on a wall, or how to create a moment in a small space, this lusciously photographed volume is a godsend. . . In the end, you realize that it's not about having access to expensive things or the ability to hire a designer. When you surround yourself with things you love, the rest will fall into place, especially when you have a good guide by your side."-BALLARD DESIGNS BLOG

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Book SynopsisSusanna Salk’s latest book is a passionate primer on how to transform an empty space, whether it’s an apartment or a house, into a home. Full of beautiful interiors and pro tips from star designers, Making a House a Home is an inspiring and practical guide to designing your space from the floor up.In her newest book, beloved Rizzoli author Susanna Salk gives you all the tools you need to design every aspect of your home. Whether you’ve recently moved into a new place or want to revamp and refresh your current home, Salk outlines how to conceive and create a cohesive design for your space.Beginning with the basic elemental aspects of any interior—such as floors, doors, walls, and windows—and proceeding to fundamental decor decisions, like setting the design tone and making sure your rooms are livable and functional, this book walks you through the process, sharing approaches and techniques for designing every interior element.<

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Book SynopsisExplore the pleasures of life in the homes and gardens of the legendary tropical island of Palm Beach with this sumptuous gift volume. From charming bungalows to sleek minimalist houses and apartments to restorations of iconic Mediterranean Revival residences to a garden dotted with oversized insect sculptures, the homes showcased in Palm Beach Living are as distinctive as they are representative of the ever-evolving design trends on the nation’s most exclusive barrier island. Some of the homes incorporate the exuberant colors of the island’s flora; others opt for a soothing, more neutral palette to contrast with the surrounding landscape. All embrace indoor-outdoor living, and each reflects the unique aesthetic of the owner. Guided by native Palm Beacher Jennifer Ash Rudick, with photographs by Nick Mele, “a modern-day Slim Aarons,” readers are granted an intimate look at the best in tropical living. This gorgeous coffee table book highlights the work of renowned architects—from the legendary Maurice Fatio and John Volk to Daniel Kahan, Fairfax & Sammons, Jeffrey W. Smith, and David Fox & Chris Stone—superb landscape designers, including Mario Nievera, Jorge Sánchez, and Fernando Wong, and such world-class interior designers as Tom Scheerer, Amanda Lindroth, Mark D. Sikes, Jonathan Adler, Frank de Biasi, Mimi McMakin, the late Carleton Varney, and Kim Coleman.

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Book SynopsisThrough the impact of shops like Habitat and IKEA, and of the countless glossy magazines, books and catalogues that focus on the concept of 'interior design', we have all become familiar with the idea of our homes and public interiors containing items of modern furniture and decor. Yet design historian and critic Penny Sparke shows that, unlike designed buildings and artefacts, the fixed idea of the 'modern interior' has only ever been an abstract and idealized concept, promoted through exhibitions, retail contexts and the mass media, and that it rarely exists in an absolute form. "The Modern Interior" provides a persuasive account of the forces, conflicts and debates that have underpinned the emergence of something we now effortlessly refer to as the 'modern interior'. Offering fascinating and eloquent insights into the work of international designers including C.R. Mackintosh, Adolf Loos, Josef Frank, Frank Lloyd Wright, Marcel Breuer, Lilly Reich, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and Charles and Ray Eames, Sparke focuses on the realities as well as concepts of the modern interior, whether in the hands of professional decorators and designers, or in those of its amateur inhabitants. By doing so, she deftly unravels the shift from Victorian to modern style, and demonstrates that the easy transition to the modern interior so frequently portrayed is little more than a mythology. "The Modern Interior" is essential reading for all students of modern design, architecture and culture, as well as anyone interested in why the interior spaces we inhabit look the way they do.Trade ReviewThe visual reticence of this little book ... undersells the expansiveness, diversity and materiality of its subject ... The Modern Interior presents a compelling argument to consider interiors outside the home, just as it charts the complex interplay between public and private in all interiors, domestic and otherwiseise. This persuasive book is a well-crafted and engaging read Times Higher Education a perceptive and thought-provoking reflection on the transitory nature of modern life TLS ... an engaging and colourful potted history of the modern interior from the 1900s through to the present day. RIBA Journal In using examples of design from around the world, including the US, Scandinavia, UK, France, Germany and Italy, The Modern Interior offers some real insight into why the interior environments we inhabit look the way they do. Designer Magazine Fascinating reading for anyone interested in the theory, and practice, of design House & Garden Set to interest design enthusiasts and those with a curiosity for the history of home trends, this compelling title describes the transition from Victorian to avant-garde style. Illustrations of furniture from across the globe shed new light on the emergence of what has become known as the "modern interior". Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine The Modern Interior makes its argument clearly and forcefully with illustrations that effectively illuminate the narrative. Penny Sparke has here focused largely on a coherent interior, tracking it mainly through the built or written work of professional architects, designers, decorators and critics; her book raises the interesting question of how this story played out on the ground, in the multitudinous everyday interiors of ordinary consumers. Journal of Design History

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Book SynopsisStyle is a luxury, and luxury is simply what makes you happy.Over the years, founding editor in chief of domino magazine Deborah Needleman has seen all kinds of rooms, with all kinds of furnishings. Her conclusion: It’s not hard to create a relaxed, stylish, and comfortable home. Just a few well-considered items can completely change the feel of your space, and The Perfectly Imperfect Home reveals them all. Ranging from classics such as “A Really Good Sofa” and “Pretty Table Settings” to unusual surprises like “A Bit of Quirk” and “Cozifications,” the essential elements of style are treated in witty and wonderfully useful little essays. You’ll learn what to look for, whether you are at a flea market or a fancy boutique—or just mining what you already own. Celebrated artist Virginia Johnson’s original watercolor illustrations bring the items and the inspiring rooms of world

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of the successful primer thoroughly covers fundamentals of lighting design, and also serves as a handy reference for professional designers. The Fifth Edition is more comprehensive than ever, with new information on LED, energy efficiency, and other current issues. In addition, it includes more information for drawing ceiling floor plans and the application of designs to specific types of interiors projects. Considered a key reference for the Lighting Certified exam, no other text combines both technical and creative aspects of lighting design for beginners and novice designers.Table of ContentsPREFACE xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii INTRODUCTION xv PART I DESIGN FACTORS 1 1 THE LIGHTING DESIGN PROCESS 3 2 PERCEPTION AND VISION 6 Visible Light 6 The Eye and Brain 6 Brightness Perception 11 Color Perception 12 3 LIGHT AND HEALTH 16 Photobiology and Nonvisual Effects 16 The Aging Eye 19 Light Therapy 20 Assisted‐Living and Eldercare Facilities 20 Dynamic Electric Lighting 21 4 PSYCHOLOGY OF LIGHT 22 Emotional Impact 22 Degrees of Stimulation 22 Degrees of Brightness Contrast 23 The Three Elements of Light 27 Subjective Impressions 30 Certainty 33 Variation 33 5 PATTERNS OF BRIGHTNESS 36 Direction and Distribution of Light 36 Surface Finishes and Refl ectances 43 Three‐Dimensional Form 45 Glare and Sparkle 49 6 COLOR OF LIGHT 56 Color Temperature 58 Color Rendering 59 Subjective Impressions 60 Surface Finishes and Color of Light 61 7 MEASUREMENT OF LIGHT 65 Quantitative Illumination 65 PART II LIGHT SOURCES 71 8 DAYLIGHT 73 Daylight Design 74 Shading Devices 80 Glazing Materials 83 Quantity of Interior Daylight 83 9 FILAMENT SOURCES 86 Lamp Shapes 86 Lamp Bases 86 Filaments 87 Light Output 89 Tungsten‐Halogen Lamps 91 Lamp Types 93 Low‐Voltage Lamps 97 U.S. Legislation 99 Colored Light 100 10 LOW-INTENSITY DISCHARGE SOURCES 104 Fluorescent Lamps 104 Lamp Characteristics 113 Health and Safety Concerns 115 11 HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE SOURCES 117 Mercury Vapor Lamps 117 High‐Pressure Sodium Lamps 118 Metal Halide Lamps 118 Lamp Characteristics 120 Low‐Pressure Sodium Lamps 124 12 SOLID-STATE LIGHTING 125 LEDs 125 Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes 133 13 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 134 Ballasts 134 Drivers 141 Transformers 142 PART III INTERIOR ILLUMINATION 145 14 LIGHT CONTROL 147 Control of Light Direction 147 Glare Control 158 15 LUMINAIRES 163 Housings 163 Light and Glare Control 167 Decorative Luminaires 199 Emergency and Exit Luminaires 200 16 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 204 Integrating Light and Architecture 205 Visual Clarity 205 Architectural Surfaces 209 Task Lighting 214 Ambient Lighting 215 Lighting Three‐Dimensional Objects 219 Balance of Brightness 224 Successful Solutions 233 17 DESIGN VERIFICATION METHODS 234 Recommended Illuminance Values 234 Surface Refl ectance 236 Illuminance Calculations 237 Postoccupancy Evaluation 247 18 ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING CONTROLS 249 Principles of Electricity 249 Switch Control 254 Dimming Control 258 Digital Lighting Controls 265 Energy‐Management Controls 267 19 DOCUMENTATION 268 Construction Documents 268 EPILOGUE 291 APPENDIX 293 REFERENCES 319 GLOSSARY 321 INDEX 331

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Book SynopsisThe world is in motion and live communication along with it. There is particularly positive movement in the field of sustainability, with great transformation pressure and noticeably growing awareness. Social involvement is increasing, many seek to forge a sense of community and solidarity with their projects and to call for diversity, democracy and tolerance. At the same time, new technologies such as artificial intelligence are driving the developments forwards, extending not only the possibilities but also the challenges.Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisINDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 BRONZE Winner for ArchitectureAn invitation into the evocative, human-scaled, and artful interiors designed by Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms presents the warm interior spaces and exceptional design work of this beloved American master. Wright was an early proponent of total design. Unsatisfied with what was available in designing a given space or home, he invented what was needed, developing a language of architectural detail and styling that is unique and which extended to the tables, bookcases, easy chairs, sofas, and cabinets; to rugs and murals; to stonework; to stained glass light screens, which served as windows, doors, and room partitions; and lighting. This approach was manifested distinctly in each of his residential projects. This book offers the reader an immersion into this work by means of extraordinary artful detail in intimately explored rooms and spaces. From the Oak Park Home and Studio in Illinois to the Trade Review“Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms presents the warm interior spaces and exceptional design work of this beloved American master. The book offers the reader an immersion into this work by means of extraordinary artful detail in intimately explored rooms and spaces. From the Oak Park Home and Studio in Illinois to the majestically appointed Darwin D. Martin House with its abundance of art glass, including Wright’s famous "Tree of Life" and "Wisteria" designs, this volume ranges over the whole of Wright’s oeuvre...” –Editor at Large"...Sophisticated volume, sure to enthrall architectural aficionados and casual enthusiasts alike..." –Bask“...his book goes to show Wright was just as concerned with the interiors of his designs as he was the outside. Frank Lloyd Wright The Rooms gives us a look inside the fabled homes he designed and shows us how he designed what he felt was needed when he couldn’t find it. From furniture to lighting and windows, Wright designed all of it. This book takes us on a journey through Wright’s work from the living room of Fallingwater to Hollyhock House in Los Angeles" –Tabulous Design

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Book SynopsisA companion and successor to Merrell's hugely successful Dream Homes (more than 50,000 copies in print), this book presents 100 exceptional interiors of all styles from around the globe. From sumptuous, state-of-the-art city apartments created by professional designers to quirky holiday retreats transformed by their dedicated owners, More Dream Homes is an exciting kaleidoscope of locations and decoration ideas. Each project is fully illustrated with beautiful photographs by celebrated interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel, while Johanna Thornycroft describes concisely the key characteristics of each home and how these have been achieved, providing insights into the work of leading designers. More Dream Homes contains a wealth of inspiration for lovers of interior design or anyone seeking to make their dream home a reality.Trade ReviewThere is something for everyone among these 100 fabulous, beautifully designed homes - this will truly be a book full of inspiration - HOUSE & GARDEN If you're seeking inspiration for a new interior scheme or perhaps just fancy an indulgent flick through a beautifully produced book, then this fits the bill - REAL HOMES MAGAZINE With more than 800 stunning illustrations, More Dream Homes provides an extraordinary wealth of ideas in a kaleidoscope of locations - IN DESIGN Captivating photography - and informative text - CONCEPT FOR LIVING A fabulous stockpile of ideas - TATLER (IRELAND)

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Book SynopsisThis book presents some of the best examples of hostel design from around the world, based on a combination of their interior design, comfort and services. The majority of the establishments shown are located in major cities, although some are in ruralsettings. There are hostels in historic buildings, such as the old Medical Science University in Amsterdam or a 200-year old Venetian palace, while others are situated in modern buildings or converted houses. Some of them even offer terraces, restaurants and reading rooms...but all have been designed with one common factor in mind - creating a friendly and welcoming space for travellers who don't mind sharing a room.

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Billcliffe's work on the furniture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, has been completely revised and redesigned to incorporate all the new information (not to mention pieces of furniture) discovered since the third edition was published 20 years ago.

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Book SynopsisThe intent of this book is to provide the interior design student a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. These skills can then be applied to enhance professional development in both academia and industry. Each book also includes access to nearly 100 video tutorials designed to further help you master Autodesk Revit.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed architect Gil Schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. As a traditional architect, Gil Schafer specializes in building new old houses as well as renovating historic homes. His work takes the best of American historic and classical architecture—its detailed moldings and harmonious proportions—and updates it, retaining its character and detail while simultaneously reworking it to be more in tune with the way we live now—comfortable, practical, family-oriented. In his first book, Schafer covers the three essential cornerstones of creating a great traditional house: architecture, landscape, and decoration. He discusses the important interplay between the interior architecture and the fabrics, furniture, and wall treatments. In-depth profiles build on these essays, including Schafer’s own new old house in the Hudson Valley; the renovation of a historic home in Trade Review"...a stunning testimony to a life well-lived. His work melds the best of the past, present and future, with each home beautifully thought out, romantic and dreamy. Each of the 256 pages in this tome is an inspiration to build one perfect home in your lifetime." ~Papercity.com"These pages document Schafer's love...and illustrate how thoughtful architecture can infuse the spaces in which we live with meaning." ~Veranda Magazine"I opened the book, and before I knew it, a few hours had passed. And really, I can’t imagine a better way to spend a few hours than to read Gil’s engaging text and pore over the big, beautiful photos of his work." ~The Peak of Chic"Anyone that has loved a house--or wants to fall in love all over again with their old one should get this book. Better yet-if you don't believe in Love- get the book, Schafer will convince you it can be found at Home." ~Littleaugury.com"This is a remarkably good book, "The Great American House", should be on your list." ~mrsblandings.blogspot.com

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Book SynopsisInterior designer Nancy Braithwaite's long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design.Trade ReviewA New York Times Best Seller!“…interior designer Nancy Braithwaite’s first book Simplicity is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it…she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design…” –Editor at Large“…guaranteed to inspire just about every corner of your life. Seeing the luxurious restraint of a room designed by Nancy Braithwaite is enough to make even a maximalist consider paring down. It’s no wonder her first book is one the design world has been breathlessly awaiting for years. Readers can delve deep into her guiding principles of simplicity with a particular focus on craftsmanship in design, or just flip through the images and drool.” –One King’s Lane “…Simplicity features page after glorious page of her stunning work, with a diverse showcase of homes— classic to contemporary—beautifully photographed.“ —Southern Seasons “Required for fall reading” –Veranda “…a stunning assemblage of rooms created with extraordinary form, color and shape.” –Papercity“The 296-page book is filled to the brim with breathtaking images of both interior and exterior spaces, but it also provides a thought-provoking narrative that helps readers understand the principles that work together to pack a powerful visual punch…this is a book that will not only look beautiful on the coffee table but also will provide hours of serious contemplation…” –Indulge Magazine“She’s a minimalist designer, but Nancy’s work is far from sterile. Her iconic and distinctive taste is beautifully mapped out on 295 pages with peeks and insights into her rules of design and architecture. We love that dotted cover too.” –Southern Living “Positively elegant in every way” –Bask“The 296-page book is filled to the brim with breathtaking images of both interior and exterior spaces, but it also provides a thought-provoking narrative that helps readers understand the principles that work together to pack a powerful visual punch… this is a book that will not only look beautiful on the coffee table but also will provide hours of serious contemplation about architecture and composition, as well as color, pattern and texture and the incorporation of art and crafts.” –Star-Telegram

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Book SynopsisUniversal Principles of Interior Design is a concise visual presentation of 100 fundamental elements of interior design.Trade Review"Comprehensive, inspiring, thought-provoking, and essential." * Midwest Book Review *"An achievable way to become the design hero of your own home. The world outside our front doors is challengingly multicursal; our homes need to be safe havens. When we refer to the linked concepts presented in this book to design our interiors, we will be well on the path to achieving harmony, which alongside love is at the heart of a happy home." * COVER magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction 01 Accessibility 02 Acoustics 03 Adaptability 04 Adjacency 05 Alignment 06 Anchoring 07 Aperture 08 Asymmetry 09 Balance 10 Biomimicry 11 Biophilia 12 Character 13 Circular Design 14 Circulation 15 Codes 16 Collaboration 17 Color Palette 18 Color Scheme 19 Color Theory 20 Composition 21 Connection 22 Contrast 23 Craft 24 Creativity 25 Depth 26 Design Process 27 Detail 28 Discovery 29 Durability 30 Egress 31 Emphasis 32 Ergonomics 33 Finishes 34 Form 35 Function 36 Furniture 37 Geometry 38 Gradation 39 Grid 40 Harmony 41 Health, Safety, and Welfare 42 Hierarchy 43 History 44 Hue 45 Human-Centered Design 46 Human Scale 47 Hybridization 48 Inclusivity 49 Innovation 50 Inspiration 51 Layering 52 Lighting 53 Line 54 Materiality 55 Measurement 56 Modeling 57 Modularity 58 Monochrome 59 Mood 60 Movement 61 Natural Lighting 62 Occupancy 63 Organic 64 Orientation 65 Pattern 66 Perspective 67 Philosophy 68 Placement 69 Preservation 70 Program 71 Proportion 72 Prototyping 73 Ratio 74 Red Thread 75 Regionalism 76 Representation 77 Rhythm 78 Rule of Thirds 79 Scale 80 Shape 81 Sight Lines 82 Social Impact 83 Space 84 Specifications 85 Storytelling 86 Styling 87 Surface 88 Sustainability 89 Symbolism 90 Symmetry 91 Technology 92 Texture 93 Tone 94 Transparency 95 Typology 96 Unity 97 Universal Design 98 Volume 99 Wayfinding Zones Acknowledgments Index Credits

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Book SynopsisAn Architectural Record Notable BookA fascinating, thought-provoking journey into our built environmentModern humans are an indoor species. We spend 90 percent of our time inside, shuttling between homes and offices, schools and stores, restaurants and gyms. And yet, in many ways, the indoor world remains unexplored territory. For all the time we spend inside buildings, we rarely stop to consider: How do these spaces affect our mental and physical well-being? Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? Our productivity, performance, and relationships?In this wide-ranging, character-driven book, science journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound, and sometimes unexpected, ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the pain-killing power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks. She

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Book SynopsisFrom classic New York City pied-à-terres and townhouses to vast Connecticut estates, airy Floridian mansions to luxurious ski retreats, every room created by interior design firm Cullman & Kravis is effortlessly graceful and balanced, masquing the meticulous research and extraordinary passion that goes into creating such perfectly harmonious spaces. Cullman & Kravis has a remarkable ability to see whole picture and, at the same time, appreciate the smallest of its pieces and intricacies. Each of their rooms is a magnificent and elaborate tapestry - step back, and a stunning image emerges; look up close, and every stitch is perfectly aligned with its neighbor, every thread a mirror of a larger pattern. This focus on detail subtly influences every component of the residences they design, so that every room harmonizes with the architecture, the setting, the furniture, and the artwork. Hand-carved moldings subtly reflect the embroidery of a throw pillow. The form of an antique chandelier echoes the drape of the silk curtains. Complementary colors emerge in the needlework of a rug, the brushstroke of an abstract painting, the fresh flowers on a table. The Detailed Interior: Decoration Up Close with Cullman & Kravis reveals how the firm achieves this effect, and how readers can employ these details to endow their rooms with the same sense of elegance and poise. Each project is illustrated with lavish full-color images, illuminating the effect of the room as a whole as well as providing close-up shots of precisely detailed spaces. The photography is coupled with informative text explaining how each of the room’s elements complement each other, breaking down how Cullman & Kravis achieves these flawless interiors step by step.Trade Review"Designer Elissa Cullman believes that focusing on the particulars of an interior is essential to devising a cohesive design scheme. Vignette and detail photos alongside room shots help to explain her step-by-step process of creating a livable space." - Architectural Digest "From a Colorado mountain retreat to a Fifth Avenue pied-a-terre, Cullman and Pruzan break down the nuts and bolts of their favorite projects (including some never before published) to show that successful design is all about the details." - Traditional Home "Elissa Cullman's second book, The Detailed Interior, reveals the secrets behind utterly sophisticated spaces." - New York Cottages & Gardens "Reveals through lavish full-color images how Cullman & Kravis achieve their interiors - from classic New York City pied-à-terres and townhouses to vast Connecticut estates, airy Floridian mansions to luxurious ski retreats." - The Editor at Large.com

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“If until now the Georgian home has been like a monochrome engraving, Vickery has made it three dimensional and vibrantly colored. Behind Closed Doors demonstrates that rigorous academic work can also be nosy, gossipy, and utterly engaging.”—Andrea Wulf, New York Times Book Review"Vickery's great skill lies in combining a sharp forensic eye with the ability to spot and tell stories, moving between different scales so smoothly that you can't see the joins. And then there is the wit of the thing. Few academic historians manage to be so funny without compromising the seriousness of their work. She did it 10 years ago in The Gentleman's Daughter and she has done it again here. It was worth the wait."—Kathryn Hughes, The Guardian"We see the Georgians at home as we have never seen them before in this ground-breaking book. Vickery can make a young wife’s arrangement of china into an event of thrilling social and psychological tension. Behind Closed Doors is both scholarly and terrifically good fun. Worth staying at home for."—Frances Wilson, Sunday Times “[Behind Closed Doors] stands out … [It] not only revels in the details of domestic life, it offers a very funny way of looking at otherwise familiar historical characters. Whoever would have guessed that the Duke of Cumberland, the Butcher of Culloden, had such an eye for a well-turned vase?” — Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph “An evocative account of life in Georgian England … How much we owe historians who trawl through the illegible and scattered archives for us to assemble these alternative accounts of history.” — Margaret Drabble, The Guardian'This history of house interiors in Georgian England is a sparkling and erudite work from one of our best historians.' — Daily Telegraph"Professor Vickery is a thorough and disciplined academic who has trawled through many often obscure archives and tapped unusual or long neglected reservoirs of information. But not for a moment is she overwhelmed by the mighty volume of her research. She weaves it all into a compelling narrative packed with anecdote, strange characters and all manner of weird and wonderful details about Georgian home life."—Dan Cruickshank, Country Life"Vickery is that rare thing an academic historian who writes like a novelist... an enthralling slice of domestic history."—Jane Shilling, Daily Mail"[Vickery] describes Enlightenment domesticity and the growth of elegant taste with wonderful aplomb and infectious enthusiasm ... [Behind Closed Doors] is especially gorgeous in unusual and telling illustrations.”—Christina Hardyment, History Today"Comparison between Vickery and Jane Austen is irresistible. . . This book is almost too pleasurable, in that Vickery's style and delicious nosiness conceal some seriously weighty scholarship."—Lisa Hilton, The Independent ‘In history… the study if homes and home life has undergone a revolution in the past few decades. One of the leading figures in that revolution is Amanda Vickery. Who can resist a book that describes one diarist as a confirmed grumbletonian. One would have to be a confirmed grumbletonian indeed not to find enlightenment – and pleasure – on every page of this book.’ — Judith Flanders, The Sunday Telegraph ‘[Vickery] opens resolutely shut doors and peeps into the private lives of servants, aristocrats and the “polite and middling sorts” – merchants, clergy members, doctors and lawyers…Ms. Vickery’s greatest achievement is to upend the notion that the home was divided into separate spheres in which men were responsible for brick and stone while women ruled over domestic life. Instead, she brilliantly shows that these boundaries were fluid and mutable…Few writers have such a talent for transforming the driest historical source into a gripping narrative.’ — Andrea Wulf, International Herald Tribune ‘What Vickery illuminates, often brilliantly, always entertainingly and through a myriad of examples from many different people, are the ways in which family and gender relations were played out in Georgian England.’ — Stella Tillyard. Times Literary Supplement ‘Amanda Vickery’s beautifully textured exploration of domestic life.’ — Michael Kerrigan, The Scotsman ‘Relying on documents such as account books, journals, letters, inventories and wills, Vickery paints pictures for her readers…Vickery discusses not only the appearance in everyday life in Georgian England but also the nature of the relationships within it…Behind Closed Doors is a fascinating contribution to our understanding of the Georgian period.’ — Jocelyn Anderson, The Georgian “A perfect balance between academic and popular history … In a sense, this is history on the scale of the famous square of ivory on which [Jane] Austen claimed the ideal novel should be created: graceful, delicate, sparkling with sprezzatura … This book is almost too pleasurable.” — Lisa Hilton, Independent on Sunday “A deeply moving investigation into the domestic lives of our 18th-century ancestors. A scholar of the highest order, Vickery has scoured over 60 archives and … has unearthed wonderful sources … In supple, elegant prose she repeatedly shows that domestic routines and choices were intertwined with political and public participation … A book full of fascinating discoveries – and radically important conclusions.” — Kate Williams, History Today ‘A nuanced and often shocking portrait of the Georgian home … Vickery builds up [her] conclusions carefully from the evidence and writes wit verve and wit. Her book is strengthened by its confinement to respectable society, where her arguments about solitude and substance ring true.’ — Sarah Bakewell, The Independent “This book takes an unstarchy look at domestic life in Georgian England and is full of delicious detail.” — House and Garden “Some of the considerable achievements of this important book are Vickery’s sheer mastery of the sources, the originality of her materials and methodology, and the provocations contained in her seductive prose.” — Helen Berry, Reviews in History 'This is social history as it should be written…Yale has allowed a wealth of illustrations - over 100 - which adds to the book's enjoyment.' — E.B, Contemporary Review 'In Behind Closed Doors her sparkling, richly detailed investigation of what she calls 'the hazy background' to the Georgian household … Vickery finds a great deal of information about everyday life, much of it previously hidden." — Gillian Darley, London Review of Books'Amanda Vickery breathes new life into 18th century society.' — KO, Sunday Telegraph“Vickery's Behind Closed Doors once again displays the expert scholarship, interpretive nuance, and deft writing that makes her work a pleasure to read.” —Jason Kelly, Economic History Review "On every page, she includes a reference to a novel or play, a religious tract, legal statute or similar. By the conclusion the reader is more knowledgeable about the Georgian world as well as having glimpsed the private life of the Georgian home, but Vickery presents her material with such a light touch that the reader is thoroughly entertained along the way. It is quite simply a ‘good read’."—Margaret Ponsonby, Journal of Design History Vol. 23, No. 1Shortlisted for the 2009 Hessell-Tiltman Prize for History: Behind Closed Doors was highly commended by the judges of the Hessell-Tiltman prize and described as "outstanding in every way.""Amanda Vickery has uncovered wonderful stories and characters, and written a book that is amusing as it is scholarly. You can hear her voice on every page."—John Mullan"How many academic books make readers laugh out loud? My guess is that I won’t be alone in having that experience of Behind Closed Doors ... [Behind Closed Doors] reveals in a fundamentally novel way how the language of taste actually functioned for those outside of the well-known literary and philosophical elite in this period. Indeed, as someone who imagined they knew the scholarship on interiors, I learned something on almost every page; and it’s also not a small thing to say that unlike almost all the other published books on interiors available, I got the strongest possible sense that Vickery had lived in an interior, and understood how interiors work on a day to day level." - Dr. Jason Edwards, University of York"Vickery is rare as an author who can speculate as to how certain events might actually have felt to those involved, whilst keeping the discussion firmly rooted in the sources and not seeming overfanciful. This is a beautifully written book. It includes important research and thorough engagement with current debates, whilst managing to tell a whole series of cracking good stories."—Dr. Kate Retford, Birkbeck College, University of LondonBehind Closed Doors was highly commended by the judges of the Hessell-Tiltman prize for history and described as "outstanding in every way."

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Book SynopsisA glimpse inside a magical Tuscan villa--rustic yet urbane, old-world elegant yet bohemian, accessible yet personal--that nurtures the world's finest literary talents.In the hills above Florence, Santa Maddalena is like a secret garden where writers hone their craft and meet like-minded people. Paired with evocative images, these essays by 27 acclaimed authors invite readers to understand how the spirit of this restored villa, its owners and resident pets have inspired creative writing and creativity among so many.Monti della Corte and her late husband, Gregor von Rezzori, transformed a ruin into the ultimate retreat where they would write, garden, and entertain friends and fellow artists--Pedro Almodóvar, Bernardo Bertolucci, David Hockney, Isabella Rossellini. This gracious weaving together of hospitality and creativity became the Santa Maddalena Foundation and writers' fellowship program in 2000.

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Book SynopsisPoetic and political, Strayed Homes invites architects, interior designers, and urbanists to think again about common concepts in architecture private', public' and home'. Whereas most writing about the public/private focusses on urban space, this book focusses on the domestic exploring those overlooked, everyday places where private and intimate activities take place in public. With four chapters set in four small, liminal spaces: the launderette, the greasy spoon, the fire escape, and the sleeper train - the book is part architectural history, part cultural history. It follows a series of allusions and impressions, to explore how films, adverts, books and anecdotes shape experiences of everyday architecture. Making a case for the poetic interpretation of space, the book can be used as a sourcebook for architects, designers, and theorists alike prompting the reader to rethink the emotional state of leaving home, intimacy in public, and lonely dreaming.Trade ReviewStrayed Homes brings a valuable contribution on spaces as they’re occupied and used; a type of enquiry that is rare in architectural history, which tends to be concerned predominantly with designers. It would make heartening reading for architects who feel stuck in regulations and requirements and would like to rediscover spaces as sites of practices, movements and memories; and for anyone who enjoys cultural history written with care and attention to the small details, anxieties and pleasures of life in buildings. * Architect’s Journal *This highly-original study offers a celebration of ordinary spaces – from fire escapes to launderettes – that connect strangers in cities. Providing refuge from regulation, these spaces of temporary togetherness, waiting and daydreaming challenge readers to ask: in what places can citizenship thrive? * Barbara Penner, Professor of Architectural Humanities, University College London, UK *Strayed Homes explores everyday spaces that have none of the cultural or emotional investments of home but which, when examined as carefully as Edwina Attlee does here, tell us how we live. With an eye for the arresting detail and a poetic turn of phrase, Attlee opens up exciting new spaces for the study of everyday life. * Joe Moran, Professor of English and Cultural History, Liverpool John Moores University, UK *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments 1. INTRODUCTION Rocks, Dreams and Extensions 1. Secular Eruvin 2. Question your teaspoons a. Reading: Roland Barthes b. The Everyday: Michel de Certeau c. Space: Gaston Bachelard 2. LAUNDERETTE 1. Gossip shops for lazy people 2. What was the state of Britain’s laundry in 1949? a. The public washhouse b. The commercial laundry 3. The arrival of the launderette 4. Play 5. Wait 3. COUCHETTE 1. Double negative: a. Location b. Consciousness 2. Cut up and carve 3. Hide and seek 4. Missing and Crossing 5. Strayed homes 4. FIRE ESCAPE 1. The long and heavy ladder 2. Trapdoor 3. Unmarried women 4. Theatre box 5. Left space 5. GREASY SPOON 1. The milk comes and the post goes 2. Home-cooking 3. Stay 4. Cramped 5. For the price of a cup of tea 5. STRAYED HOMES: Politics, Practices, Emotions Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA vibrant new collection of the best maximalist interiors from today’s top designers. Rooms of jewellike color and glorious pattern. Enchanting lacquered ceilings and geometric floors. Brilliantly massed collections of furniture, objects, and art. Although maximalism has always had a place in interior design—practiced by noted decorators such as Dorothy Draper, Sister Parish, and Mario Buatta—today it is bigger than ever. Thanks to its contemporary practitioners, rooms rich with color, pattern, and everything else have exploded onto the design scene in recent years. More Is More Is More celebrates the best of this work with page after page of lushly photographed vivid inspiration and ideas. Each of the five chapters in More Is More Is More begins with an essay on a theme—color, pattern, surfaces, elements, and layering—followed by dozens of showstopping rooms from acclaimed, award-winning designers, including Ken FTrade Review"The 20 Best Design Books to Pick up This Fall: Textile designer and writer Carl Dellatore dives deep into the world of maximalism with his newest release, More is More is More. Each of the volume's five chapters explores a different facet of maximalist style through vivid imagery and playful commentary from the world's top decorator." —VERANDA"Brilliantly curated spaces celebrating lavish expression." —PORTRAIT"Lavish photography is paired with commentary from the designers themselves, and a foreword by Schumacher creative director Dara Caponigro is a cherry on top." —CHAIRISH"Carl is an amazing icon in our industry who is the author of several design books. He reached out to us when he saw our Wise & Wicked interiors for the Kips Bay Dallas Show House, noting that the way Pulp layered the spaces gave them that lush and maximalist look that he wanted to feature in his newest book." —PULP DESIGN STUDIOS"In his own inimitable way, Dellatore celebrates the best of lavish maximalist interiors by Bunny Williams, Marjorie Skouras, and Sasha Bikoff, each of whom have collections with us; as well as a number of other tastemakers in our industry." —CURREY & CO.

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Book SynopsisHavana Living Today presents both stylish homes that survived the Cuban Revolution as well as innovative Havana interiors created in recent years amid the beginning of a new era and lifestyle. Far from the cliché images of dilapidated palazzos and 1950s-era cars, Havana Living Today presents a vibrant, creative, and forward-looking city through the lens of an eclectic collection of domestic interiors. Recent changes in Cuba—such as the easing of restrictions on travel and commercial real estate enterprises—have led to a flurry of world-class renovations, giving rise to a palpable hopefulness in the Cuban capital and innovative interiors for a tropical lifestyle. Havana Living Today is an insider’s view of the styles present in this revitalizing city, taking the reader into the elegant, eccentric, sophisticated, and classical melange of the city’s finest and most fascinating interiors. Trade Review"HAVANA LIVING TODAY: Cuban Home Style Now is a beautiful book filled with intricate furnishings, unique art, beautiful textiles, and a great amount of tile. Each page is shares bright color and ornate large pieces of beautiful wood and contemporary decor. "—Splendid Sass Blog"The latest home design book from architect Hermes Mallea has a special appeal for art aficionados, bringing readers into the homes and studio spaces of everyone from Wilfredo Prieto to Los Carpinteros member Dagoberto Rodríguez, Sandra Ramos, and Rachel Valdés Camejo. The homes of Havana’s foreign ambassadors, the residence of Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, and the New York–inflected space of Cucu Diamantes and Andres Levin are also showcased. "—CubanArtNews.org

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Book SynopsisJohn Coles (Dip Arch) lectured at Middlesex University, UK, where he was programme leader for the Interior Architecture MA and Sustainable Design MA and Joint Programme Leader for the BA Honours Interior Architecture programmes.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Space/Form Space and Place Elements and Composition of Interior Space Case Study and Interview: The Way Out, Sonoma County, USA / Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects Project: Observing Space and Form Chapter 2: Site/Function Analyzing the Site Types of Interior Case Study and Interview: Cut and Fold House, London, UK / Ashton Porter Project: Observing Sight and Function Chapter 3: Materials/Texture Understanding the Interior Selecting Materials Perception of Quality Architectural Materials Case Study and Interview: Family House, Miyajima Island, Japan / Kazuya Nakomoto Project: Observing Materials and Texture Chapter 4: Light/Mood Understanding Light Using Light Calculating Light Case Study and Interview: One Kearny Lobby, San Francisco, USA / IwamotoScott Project: Observing Light and Mood Chapter 5: Presentation/Representation Key Stages in Design Representing Design Case Study and Interview: Pill Box, London, UK / Bluebottle Project: Observing Presentation and Representation Conclusion Sources of Information and Inspiration Index Acknowledgements and Picture Credits

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented tour through the rich interiors and magnificent collections of one of the great houses of the English country landscape, and a treasure of British architectural heritage.Wilton House in Salisbury, England, has been the ancestral home of the Earl of Pembroke for nearly 500 years and boasts one of the most fascinating and varied histories of all Britain's historic houses. Shaped over centuries by the most significant names in architecture and interior design, Wilton is known as the finest example of Palladian architecture in England, with interiors by Inigo Jones and John Webb, furniture by William Kent and Thomas Chippendale, and unparalleled collections of both classical sculpture and Old Master paintings--with masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, and Tintoretto among its rooms. The book explores the development of the house and its collections, from the Van Dyck paintings in Jones's remarkable Single and Double Cube state rooms to the Aru

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Book Synopsis"We need to understand and harness the impact our homes have on our happiness . . . What makes a home a happy one? I think Dwell, Gather, Be is part of the answer." -Meik Wiking, Author of The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen In a world where perfectly designed homes are encountered at every turn, Dwell, Gather, Be goes deeper, exploring how thoughtful, intentional home design can cultivate meaningful moments in your life. Learn to elevate, celebrate, and value the time you spend with the people you hold dear in the space that is uniquely yours. Dwell, Gather, Be shares inspiration and advice to: - Design a home to reflect, complement, and enhance your lifestyle - Create a welcoming environment for family and friends - Cultivate special moments through timeless design - Elevate and celebrate a rich, satisfying life

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