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AVEdition Waiting: People in Transit
Since 1978, Dieter Leistner has been photographing people waiting at public transport stops throughout the world. Whether in Asia or Europe, South America or the Indian Ocean, in the countryside or in town, under capitalism or socialism - Leitner captures those waiting subtly and with a professional perspective. He opens up a cosmos of instantaneous shots with their own particular personality: sometimes cheerful, sometimes melancholic, sometimes busy, sometimes lonesome. The observer is always part of the composition, recognising themselves in some of those waiting. Text in English and German.
£25.20
AVEdition Focus Open 2019: Baden-Württemberg International Design Award and Mia Seeger Prize 2018
Pioneering and exceptional design trends are at the heart of Focus Open 2019. Companies and professional designers from around the world were invited to participate. The publication presents all the award-winning products that persuaded the jury with their exceptional design quality. Award-winners from the fields of, for example, production, medicine, bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, media, optics, sport, outdoor, public design, architecture and transport are presented and described. It also publishes the results of the 'Mia Seeger Award': the prize is awarded to up-and-coming designers who have developed products that 'serve more than one purpose'. Text in English and German. Also available: Focus Open 2018 ISBN 9783899862812
£40.50
AVEdition Event Design Yearbook 2018 / 2019
The current edition of the Event Design Yearbook presents the best and most interesting events of the last year informatively, with a wealth of pictures. What is new, however, is the author: with the Yearbook 2018 / 2019, Katharina Stein - specialist journalist, scene insider and founder of 'eveosblog' for event marketing - is looking for small and large, private and public, cultural and corporate, exceptional and fascinating events, which all distinguish themselves through the idea behind it and its realisation. Includes events in Netherlands, Chile, Germany, the UK, Spain, Macao, Switzerland and France, among others. Text in English and German.
£58.50
AVEdition Seoul Living Lab
A major paradigm shift is taking place in Korea. The previous system of area rehabilitation, which involved the demolition of entire urban districts, is no longer considered appropriate. New concepts for careful urban regeneration are being developed. The book documents the results of 'Seoul Living Lab', a project held in the Sangdo-Sa-Dong district in Seoul. It was set up as a cooperation between KIT (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie), Seoul National University (SNU), bw-i Baden-Württemberg International and ISA Internationales Stadtbauatelier, as part of the research project URBAN VOIDS.
£26.10
AVEdition What Urban Media Art Can Do: Why, When, Where and How?
Urban media art is one of the most significant trends currently unfolding in contemporary art. It enables artists to develop new participative and interactive forms of art. The wealth of examples in this volume show how these scenarios are reflected in an urban context, including themes such as urban activism, telepresence, placemaking, sensing and ecology. The book is based on the cultural project "Connecting Cities" sponsored by the EU, which studies the effects of urban media art on urban culture and its environment, architecture and participative urban development. The aim is an expanding worldwide network of media facades, urban screens and projection surfaces within the urban space.
£28.80
AVEdition New Media Facades: A Global Survey
The in-depth reference work Media Facades History, Technology and Content is now sequelled by a stock take: what developments have there been in the last three years? Which kind of media facade has established itself? How can media facades be integrated into today's often curvaceous architecture and urban landscape? These are just some of the questions that are examined by looking at around 35 current examples, supplemented by interviews with early protagonists from this field, scientists, journalists, product developers and many more. New trends, directions and technologies are discussed and the important topic of sustainability is not forgotten either. With projects by Asymptote, Big, Realities United, UN Studio and many more.
£36.00
AVEdition new exhibition design 03
The new volume in the successful series New Exhibition Design presents and documents in images, text and information the museum and its exhibitions – a fantastic success story. A broad overview of current concepts and trends in exhibition design and scenography from around the world. With more than 110 projects: well-known agencies, designers and curators have their say. There are numerous outstanding presentations with varied themes, content and ground-breaking designs. And more important than ever before: "exhibitions" are reliable places for education, enlightenment and democratisation. In interviews 16 experts explain their take on current discussions and exciting methods. Uwe J. Reinhardt and Philipp Teufel provide an analysis of the current social and political discourse and open up new strategies for poetic spaces. Text in English and German.
£58.50
AVEdition Licht Kunst Licht 5: Lighting Design for Architecture
Licht Kunst Licht is an international lighting design office with locations in Bonn, Berlin, Barcelona and Bangalore. More than 30 employees work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including mixed-use, office buildings, museums, governmental buildings, traffic and transportation projects, retail and hospitality projects as well as exterior and landscape masterplans. With over 800 completed projects, many of which have been honoured with the most prestigious awards and appreciations, Licht Kunst Licht is one of the world's most successful specialists in lighting design. The publication is a display of their expertise through a select compilation of projects such as the Oscar Niemeyer Sphere in Leipzig, the National Museum of Qatar, or the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament in Stuttgart. Text in English and German.
£85.50
AVEdition Focus Open 2021: Baden-Württemberg International Design Award and Mia Seeger Prize 2021
Pioneering and outstanding design achievements are at the heart of Focus Open 2021, one of the most renowned German design competitions with an international orientation. For many years, it has been an exclusive platform for companies and professional designers from around the world – from industrial heavyweights to small enterprises. This yearbook presents all the award-winning products of 2021. High-quality images and detailed product descriptions are supplemented by the lively commentary of the jurors. The prize winners come from fields such as investment goods, healthcare, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, leisure, public design, mobility, service design and materials & surfaces. Text in English and German.
£45.00
AVEdition Retail Personality: authentic and successful
What do the Parisian chocolatier and sculptor Patrick Roger, the makers of the trendy Oslo fashion label Norwegian Rain, T-Michael and Alexander Heller have in common with the Stuttgart optician Andreas Kraft? They all believe in the magic and allure of well-designed shops. And that is not all - as entrepreneurs, they must make their shops the ambassadors of their brand, philosophy and products. This book is an exploratory tour of offbeat retail hotspots worldwide. The focus is on interesting personalities who make a relevant contribution to the topic of shop design and product presentation. Text in English and German.
£56.70
AVEdition Computational Design: From Promise to Practice
A cutting edge discourse on the theory and practice of a groundbreaking and emerging technology. Includes case studies by leading researchers in the fields of BIM modelling, digital fabrication, smart cities, responsive enviroments, and gaming. Computational design is an evolving discipline that operates at the intersection of computer science, engineering, and design. It helps designers leverage technology to develop new strategies, tools, methods, and workflows for thinking about and creating the built environment. While computational design thinking and methods are considered transformative in the architecture, engineering and construction industries, the shift from promise to practice remains a challenge.This book documents the nexus of research and practical collaborations that form the basis of the Computational Design Education and Research program at the University of New South Wales, Australia. The diversity of projects outlined in this publication contributes to advancing an understanding of computational design as an interdisciplinary field that is capable of innovatively addressing real-world built environment challenges.
£30.60
AVEdition Event Design Yearbook 2019/2020
The current edition of the Event Design Yearbook presents the best and most interesting events of the last year informatively, with a wealth of pictures. Katharina Stein - specialist journalist, scene insider and founder of 'eveosblog' for event marketing - is looking for small and large, private and public, cultural and corporate, exceptional and fascinating events, which all distinguish themselves through the idea behind it and its realisation. Text in English and German.
£58.50
AVEdition Paulskirche: A Political Story of Architecture
On the occasion of the forthcoming renovation of the Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main, the book recounts the history of its construction, reconstruction and renovation in accordance with the respective social currents. In addition, the role of the Paulskirche as a seat of the nationwide debate culture is traced, which it has held since the postwar period in its function as a festival hall. Text in English and German.
£35.10
AVEdition Boutique Homes: Handpicked Vacation Rentals
This interactive book presents a curated collection of more than 60 uniquely designed boutique homes, brought together by the founders and authors of the eponymous brand. The composition of excellent architecture and design staged with stunning photography, showcases an international 'best of the best' selection. This is further divided into chapters: beach and cliff houses; architectural gems; chic and cheap; updated history; urban retreat; country living; emotional luxury; unplugged; cabins; and spaces for family and friends. The book and complementary app for iPhones is more than an exciting and glamorous source of inspiration. Each of the shown houses and apartments is also available for rent, and can be experienced in all its glory.
£49.50
AVEdition Residentials by Werner Sobek
Werner Sobek is a researcher, designer and the founder of an internationally active group of planning offices. As an architect and consulting engineer, he has spent many years creating prize-winning experimental buildings to examine how new materials, structures and technologies can radically change our built environment. The single-family houses he has designed (such as R128, H16, Y1 and B10) have set new benchmarks with regard to both technology and aesthetics. This book presents the most important examples of his work from the last two decades.
£22.50
AVEdition Aktivhaus B10 by Werner Sobek
The Active House B10 is situated in the heart of the famous Weissenhof estate in Stuttgart. It is a research project exploring how innovative materials, constructions and technologies can sustainably improve our built environment. Owing to an ingenious energy concept and self-learning home automation the building produces twice its energy requirement. The surplus thus gained powers two electric cars and an adjacent building designed by the architect Le Corbusier (since 2006 home to the Weissenhof museum). Prof. Werner Sobek is the founder of a globally active association of planning agencies for architecture, support structure planning, facade planning, sustainability consulting and design. Based on award-winning experimental buildings such as R128, H16, F87 and now B10 he analyses how new materials, structures and technologies can radically change our built environment.
£22.50
AVEdition Werner Sobek: Light Works
Werner Sobek is one of the leading engineers and structural designers of our time. His works have been awarded numerous distinctions and enjoy the highest reputation worldwide. They all excel through their high level of sophistication and innovation, both with regard to materials and structural systems, thus demonstrating impressively Werner Sobek's biggest asset: the capacity to design filigree, nearly dematerialised structures with perfect details, structures that are in true harmony with their form and function. This book presents a sample of the most important projects in the fields of design, materials, skins and structures.
£27.00
AVEdition Designline
The Designline is a 4.5 metre long illustrated history of design, which can either be used as a booklet, or unfolded as a large poster. It includes examples from important epochs and exemplary forms - be it in the shape of a kidney-shaped table designed by Isamu Noguchi as an example for organic design, or the ground plan of Daniel Libeskind's Jewish Museum in Berlin, representative of deconstructionism. Numerous photos and information on historical developments, outstanding works and designers from each epoch accompany the design history, making the Designline important both as an example, and in terms of product language. The Designline is interdisciplinary and synoptic, covering industrial and graphic design and architecture. The documented period begins with the industrial revolution. Text in English and German.
£16.20
AVEdition Form Guide: Understanding Design Terms
The Form Guide is an easy-to-use and conveniently sized dictionary of key design terminology covering product forms, constructions and impressions. The 100 products examples used are presented with a brief description of their origin, making the Form Guide an informative tool for students, teachers and practitioners alike. Renowned design colleges and institutes have collaborated on the development and publication of the form guide: Zurich University of the Arts (Industrial Design department), the Museum of Design Zurich (design collection), the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, and idea...Institut [interior design environment and architecture] Halle (Saale) Germany. Text in English and German.
£16.20
AVEdition Focus Open 2018: Baden-Württemberg International Design Award and Mia Seeger Prize 2018
Pioneering and exceptional design trends are at the heart of Focus Open 2018. Companies and professional designers from around the world were invited to participate. The publication presents all the award-winning products that persuaded the jury with their exceptional design quality. Award-winners from the fields of, for example, production, medicine, bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, media, optics, sport, outdoor, public design, architecture and transport are presented and described. It also publishes the results of the 'Mia Seeger Award': the prize is awarded to up-and-coming designers who have developed products that 'serve more than one purpose'. Text in English and German.
£49.50