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In my career as a publisher and graphic designer, Birk-häuser has always been an inexhaustible source of information and ideas on architecture and design, and a fundamental reference by which to measure the quality of any publishing activity. The creation of the ActarBirkhäuser Group provides now the opportunity to reinforce and renovate Birkhäuser’s central position in publishing by taking advantage of the technological changes and new consumer requirements affecting our industry, while developing an even stronger content production platform in synergy with the group’s other main publisher, Actar. We trust that this opportunity will result in an enhanced usability of the books and magazines that constitute this catalog—so that they provide you, dear reader, with the appropriate tools for the development of your creative and research activity—and eventually in the establish-ment of stronger and more productive connections and synergies also among the architecture and design com-munities in which we operate as publishers.

Ramon Prat Group Managing Director ActarBirkhäuser

Editorial

Dear Reader,

Architects and interior designers, landscape architects and urban planners, graphic artists and product desig-ners create buildings and interiors, gardens and squares, outdoor and urban landscapes, objects for life and work. They are creative, designing everyday objects that are hopefully more than just useful: irresistible, conspicuous, desirable, in short, beautiful. So how do they connect beauty with utility?

Under new ownership Birkhäuser remains the specialist publisher for architecture, landscape architecture and design. We will continue publishing informative and inspiring handbooks and introductions, monographs and dictionaries, collections of essays and textbooks for theory and practice. Our publications convey practical knowledge but seek to be more than just useful: pleasing, attractive, exquisite, in short, beautiful. We aspire to make intelligent books that are a pleasure to hold in the hand, books that take you a step further—and us too. So how do they connect beauty with utility?

Building Books

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Building books

Constructing and MaterializingBooks have to be constructed if they are to materialize their idea. Like in architec-ture, the product is generated through a process involving materials, modules, elements and structures. There are many questions concerning the logic of the con-struction: In what dimensions do we want to build a book, what format, what size? How will we select the different materi-als? The paper for the interior? The cover materials for the outer shell? What texts, images and plans are to be used, which typefaces? On what grid, what layout, will we build? Which insights and perspecti-ves can the images supply? How to confi-gure the relationship between built and open areas, between text, illustrations and white space?

Planning and DevelopmentBooks are created by authors, editors and designers. But how do we get from the initial idea to a concept that can carry a whole book like the foundations of a house? Every book seeks to be special, but not all live up to that expectation. The project development phase requires time. Time to discuss ideas and alternatives, time to develop a broad structure bringing together two perspectives. The author, as the expert in matters of architecture and design, and the publishing house with its expertise in architecture and design books agree on a basic plan for a book—a concept that captures the subject in con-tent and design, an attractive product that is a pleasure to read.

Design and CommunicationAs well as pursuing an idea, a book always fits a type distinguished and defined through the ways and means by which it processes and conveys knowledge. Just as a school needs a different spatial confi-guration from a stadium, an architectural handbook follows different rules than a designer’s monograph. Our architecture and design catalogues will continue to reflect the diversity of contemporary and practical themes, consequently exploi-ting a spectrum of formats. A book must address and exceed the expectations placed upon it through the way it inter-prets its type and thus first receives its individual form.

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We will retain and actively develop the visual identity of the Birkhäuser imprint. We see it as a great advantage that Actar itself has such high standards and ambi-tions in the field of graphic design and book production. Sharing know-how will allow us to optimize the aesthetic quality of our books and provide you with tools that are even more attractive.

Planning and RealizingUltimately, books have to be realized and financed. Individual project management by editor, graphic designer and publisher remain the key to observing agreed bud-gets and schedules. But they do not bear sole responsibility: authors, architects and designers, translators and proofrea-ders, photographers and lithographers, printers and bookbinders all contribute expertise to put a project on the shel-ves. And they all know that it requires a concerted effort by all involved, a dynamic equilibrium of the highest order, to create the built object, the printed book.

Be inspired!

Ulrich Schmidt Chief Unit Manager, Birkhäuser

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Turn Up the Volume“TypoLyrics—The Sound of Fonts”

Design: Rike Stephani, Kévin Puech, Font: Trappers and Traders

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Design: Rike Stephani, Kévin Puech, Font: Trappers and Traders

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Typolyrics

Slanted magazine includes a cherished section named “TypoLyrics.” There, new fonts created by international designers are presented in the form of illustrated lyrics. The principle has also been adopted for a new homony-mous book. Let’s listen in. Kurt Weidemann famously calls typography a “dry lover.” Just how much sex appeal the black art can nevertheless have is clearly evidenced by the book “TypoLyrics” that the editors of Slanted magazine presented in May at the Typo in Berlin. Slanted’s claim is quite consciously: “The feel of typo graphy.” The magazine editors are interested not in the finer points of the fonts, but in conveying their enthusiasm and passion for particular typefaces, staging fonts and pre-senting the new kids on the block. As in the magazine’s section on “TypoLyrics,” that readers so rave about, and which is now the subject of an entire book. Lars Harm-sen, one of the founders of Karlsruhe’s Magma agency (which first launch ed Slanted) had the idea on spotting a section in legendary Ray Gun magazine, designed by David Carson: “However, the focus there was on re-illustrating the cover of a well-known album—a fictitious redesign, as it were, but visually striking, with copy not playing a role. In ‘TypoLyrics’ the idea is to present new font designs: In order to show the design potential of a font you simply have to show how it is used, black on white. Dummy copy hardly does the trick. Because often the feel of a font gets lost if the way it is presented is defined by the CI stipulations of a font publisher.” Today, fonts tend to get selected online: you enter a few words in a box and can then immediately see what it will look like in different faces. Now that is practical if things have to happen fast and you need a first impression. But Harmsen has something different in mind: “TypoLyrics gives the font designers themselves the chance to show how their design can be used. Or we ask international illustrators and graphic artists to use a specific new font and explore via a lyric how it looks and feels.” Here the goal is not to heed the wild ideas of a rock band

Design: Fons Hickmann m23 , Font: Frakturbo

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or a label’s marketing executive. But if you consider that the book runs to over 200 pages and the project covers eleven diffe-rent chapters and 176 typographical illus-trations then you soon realize you cannot simply give any and every designer a carte blanche to “put your favorite song in font!” Chief curator Lars Harmsen, DJ Frank Wiedemann, and designers Flo Gaertner and Jan Kiesswetter set out above all to give the right songs in the right mixture to the right designers —in order to get exciting pairings and visually inspiring re-sults. Jan Kiesswetter comments: “In some cases we asked very young designers to try their hand with very old songs, confronted a Techno fan with a country western song. Or a Hip-Hop lover with a piece of folk. Because we wanted to provoke visual ideas that are a far cry from the clichés you asso-ciate with the genre and that are not solely influenced by the personal musical taste of the designer.” The typo-illustrations in the book are printed on colored papers, and each of the eleven chapters has its own tone. But look for yourself: The book is now at your local store.

Gerrit Terstiege Editor-in-Chief, form magazine

Design: Anne-Katrin Koch, Font: Mia Entire

Design: Philippe Desarzens, Font: Brauer Neue

Wiedemann, and designers Flo Gaertner

The book is now at your local store.

Editor-in-Chief, form magazine

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Interview with Dino SimonettThe Making of “Dado”

Together with Bruno Margreth, Dino Simonett created the design for “Dado—Built and Inhabited by Rudolf Olgiati and Valerio Olgiati.” The volume joins a series of publications on the buildings of Valerio Olgiati, produ-ced in close collaboration between Dino Simonett and the architect. As an art director, Simonett develops book concepts that seek their own channels of communica-tion outside and beyond the mainstream. We spoke with Dino Simonett about the process of creating “Dado” and his ideas about making books.

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Interview with Dino simonett

Dado: you tell the story of the building through subtle images and plans but packaged them in such a conspi-cuous object of bookbinding art. How do you reconcile the quiet and the loud?Se la forza no ha la dolcezza non e la forza. Se la dolcez-za non ha la forza non e la dolcezza. Les extrèmes se touchent. Anything in-between is half-hearted and bo-ring. Count me out. That’s what my mother always says when I try to take her to the mountains.

What came first? The idea of letting the images do the talking or the concept for the presentation?The form simply had to work, and it had be new. Never do the same book twice, that bores me. How the pictures and text fit in, that’s a different matter.

Sometimes you use Japanese binding techniques, or you dispense with the stabilising spine. What inspires your book concepts?I have always made books that I would like to buy myself. Books I can’t find in the shops. There is very little to be found that is sensitive and stimulating. I’m inspired by stuff from the 1930s and that kind of thing, wherever it is from. Looking at an original Tintin album from the late 1940s makes me come over all strange, it quite excites me. So perfectly reproduced in such lovely strong colors, I can think of almost nothing comparable in offset printing, stunningly printed on matt paper, unmatched. Bound so fine and thin, with a sensitive touch, nothing swanky. Today everything is brash, high-gloss, foil-laminated and disgustingly unsensual; mass production. There are exceptions of course, but even when you look at “the most beautiful books” I think there is much too much trendy rubbish. So “old-fashioned” techniques find their way into my books, but I still make far too many mistakes. For ex-ample paper too thick, card too heavy—despite making

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when I try to take her to the mountains.

What came first? The idea of letting the images do the

The form simply had to work, and it had be new. Never

1940s makes me come over all strange, it quite excites

There are exceptions of course, but even when you look

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dozens of dummies. That is one source of inspiration. There would be a lot more to say but there’s not the time here, I can only scratch the surface.

How do you work with publishers, with architects and artists? Do you seek people out? And when they come to you, when do you come on board? What does the working process look like?Hmm. These days it’s quite simple. First of all I listen very carefully to what they have to say, what they want. Then I tell them I’m like an architect (or a fashion designer): if the project interests me and the money is right I would be pleased to take the supplied concrete—or dressed stone and solid walnut—and create something for the client. But if he knows it all better himself then he might as well build his own house. I wouldn’t tell Balenciaga or Olgiati how to do their job would I? I use my head, that’s the secret. I think my way into the job as best as I can, doing exactly that what I believe to be the very best for the subject and the client. I want him or her to be absolutely happy with the finished book and I want to be happy too, nothing less than that. It must be attractive and it must make sense. And it must have an artistic touch, otherwise it’s totally boring. I have mostly succeeded in that, but not always. The aspiration is a good place to start though, isn’t it?

Your concepts for Valerio Olgiati echo the rigour of his architecture, the clear,

reduced language. Is this quality a funda-mental precondition for collaboration or is it more a question of finding the right

“packaging” for a subject?Olgiati is far and away the sharpest and clearest thinker in my publishing circus, which makes working with him divine (and I don’t mean that ironically). He is incredibly creative and unconventional, and bloody-mindedly tenacious until a thing really works and something good has come out of it, a functioning idea. It would be splendid if there were more people like Olgiati, I haven’t been able to find them (yet). Olgiati is a blessing, I have learnt such a lot from him, for example how to think something through clearly to the end, until it works. With others I have to do (almost) all the thinking and

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conceptual work myself, really, and I fall in love with my own ideas too quickly and am too easily satisfied and then I get lazy. But I’m working on it, I promise!

Your book projects are all very “crafted” in the treatment of the paper and the bookbinding. You experiment outside the normal limits. What does this craft quality mean for you?Part of the answer is what I said earlier. As long as a book is physical it is always going to be a crafted thing, haptic. There is dross in every field. As an apprentice joiner I learned to work very precise-ly, otherwise there was trouble. So you should work precisely please. And beautifully. I cheated too, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly. Today I want to cheat as little as possible. That means you can see how the book is made, what it consists of. It’s the same with food. We all want organic, Kobe beef, Andean muesli, “pure” spring water and so on. Why shouldn’t a book be made of good high-quality materials. It’s definitely worthwhile, especially if you are a small publisher who has to sell your own books,

always carting boxes of books around, taking them to the post office. So at least every day I have the pleasure of looking at attractive well-made books while I’m hard at work in the business.

What defines a good (architecture/design) book for you?Ninety-seven percent is rubbish, I wouldn’t touch it with a . . . The rest is worth living for. For example Max Bill’s Maillart. Lovely. Perfect. Not too thick. Super proportions. Fantastic typeface. Balanced. Nice bridges of course. So-mething contemporary? I’d have to have a look. Nine Swimming Pools by Ed Ruscha. It’s old too, and an artist’s book, sorry. Can’t think of anything else. It’s dreadful. No good Zumthor book, the one by Lars Müller just scrapes through. The book about Vals is a disaster, please pulp (not from Birkhäuser is it?). The Herzog & de Meuron book by Peter Blum, it’s got so-mething. Japanese stuff is good, they have a different eye and they’re ultra-precise. The Shinohara book, the square one from the 1970s, I’ve been looking for that for a long time. Honestly, it drives me nuts, all I can think of is rubbish. Even the Dhaka book I did for Louis Kahn, it was success-ful but I wouldn’t say it’s that good. With that one I was at the mercy of certain outside constraints, you could say.In short: Less is more. Little books, choice books, thin books, “unpolished” books normal books. Or an eight-pound door-stopper like the Valerio Olgiati for König, of which I’m a little bit proud.

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Your book projects are all very “crafted”

As long as a book is physical it is always

joiner I learned to work very precise-

Today I want to cheat as little as possible. That means you can see how the book is

with food. We all want organic, Kobe beef, Andean muesli, “pure” spring water and

worthwhile, especially if you are a small

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Is there a design concept or a book, that you are just dying to do?Thank you for the question. I’m already quite exhausted by this interview, I’ve gi-ven my all. I would like to print a book on MONADNOCK paper. Incredibly beautiful paper from America. And I’d like to do a book in copper-plate intaglio. I would like to print something in Japan with my friend Issay Kitagawa from Graph, it’s a revelation how that man prints. The end. Thank you for your attention.

Interview: Andrea Wiegelmann Senior Editor, Birkhäuser


Archit ect ure

Vol. 2: 1963 – 1970 1995. 248 pp., 190 b/w ills., 195 drawings. 28.5 × 23.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 74.67 / GBP 67.00 / UsD 92.50 978-3-7643-5501-2 German / french / English

Vol. 3: Projects and final Buildings1995. 240 pp., 163 b/w ills., 353 drawings. 28.5 × 23.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 74.67 / GBP 67.00 / UsD 92.50 978-3-7643-5502-9 German / french / English

with great accomplishment this book succeeds in making tangible the simplicity and unfathom-able character of Aalto’s architecture.

1995. In 3 volumes, boxed. 764 pp. Hardcover. EUr 205.61 / GBP 170.00 / UsD 250.00 978-3-7643-5517-3 German / french / English

Vol. 1: 1922 – 19621995. 276 pp., 283 b/w ills. 169 drawings. 28.5 × 23.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 69.16 / GBP 57.99 / UsD 92.50 978-3-7643-5500-5 German / french / English

Alvar Aalto— The Complete workKarl Fleig, Elissa Aalto (Eds)

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Architects | Buildings

michele Arnaboldi, an architect from Ticino, has made his reputation above all with residential architecture. This volume documents thirty-five projects: residences in switzerland and italy but also public buildings such as the new cultural center in lugano, the sports center in Tenero, la carità hospital in lugano, and the pavilion for the Locarno film festival.

2010. 184 pp., 40 color, 265 b/w ills., 35 drawings, 23.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-0346-0355-3 English / Italian

Michele Arnaboldi Architect Michele Arnaboldi

The minimalist concrete architecture of Tadao Ando has roots both in Japanese traditions and in western architecture. This book deals with both contexts: it explores how Ando unites Japanese tradition with a contemporary western architectural idiom.

2009. 192 pp., 130 color ills., 30 drawings. 22.0 × 25.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-0346-0005-7 English

Tadao AndoYann Nussaume

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Tadao Ando

The minimalist concrete architecture of Tadao

Tadao Ando

Founded in melbourne in 1972, the Australian architectural firm Denton Corker Marshall is one of the most important actors in the Pacific region. In the last five years DCM has substantially increased its international presence with ambitious and widely noted building projects and show-cased its modern architectural language, which is marked by minimalism and as cool as it is unusual.

2008. 293 pp., 159 color ills., 10 drawings. 27.0 x 27.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 89.95 978-3-7643-7957-5 English

Non-fictional Narrativesdenton corker marshallLeon van Schaik

The first comprehensive monograph on Jo coenen, master planner and advocate of a socially responsible urban architecture.

2005. 447 pp., 214 color, 136 b/w ills., 323 drawings. 24.5 x 28.0 cm.Hardcover. EUr 75.00 / GBP 68.00 / UsD 105.00 978-3-7643-7196-8 English

Jo CoenenFrom urban design to Architectural detailHilde de Haan

In cooperation with NAI Publishers

in this monograph, danièle pauly provides an overview of Barragán’s life and his ar-chitectural œuvre, his mexican roots, the Mediterranean influ-ences, his Functionalist period, and finally the steps to maturity as a consummate architect.

2002. 231 pp., 161 color, 169 b/w ills., 32 drawings. 24.0 × 33.0 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-8705-1 English 978-3-7643-8706-8 french

Barragán— space and shadow, walls and ColourDanièle Pauly


The hawkins\Brown architec-tural firm in London, founded in 1988 by roger hawkins and russell Brown, is one of the up-and-coming offices on the international architecture scene. The spectrum of the firm’s works ranges from resi-dences and interior design by way of office buildings and vari-ous public buildings all the way to urban planning. This book documents some 25 buildings from the past five years.

2010. 208 pp., 250 color, 50 b/w ills., 50 drawings, 21.0 x 29.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-0346-0231-0 English

Ideas ExchangeThe collaborative studio of hawkins\BrownTim Abrahams

presenting recent buildings and design concepts by gmp, including more than 20 projects in china.

2005. 390 pp., 350 color ills., 450 draw ings. 23.0 × 30.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 84.02 / GBP 82.00 / UsD 115.00 978-3-7643-7366-5 German / English

Von Gerkan, Marg und PartnerArchitecture 2001–2003Meinhard von Gerkan

dörte gatermann and elmar schossig are among the leading architects of their generation in germany. in the nearly twenty-five years since they founded their firm, they have realized a remarkably broad range of building tasks, from single-family houses to administra-tion buildings and complex structures for industry and technology.

2009. 288 pp., 220 color, 200 b/w ills., 100 drawings. 26.5 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 65.33 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 89.95 978-3-7643-9944-3 German / English

Gatermann + schossigspace Art TechnologyKlaus-Dieter Weiss

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TechnologyTechnology

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For twenty-five years, Hubert

hermann and François val-entiny have maintained their offices in Vienna and Luxem-burg. Their architecture of-fers an experience beyond the para meters of the zeitgeist and makes a highly individual contribution to the current architectural discussion.

2008. 479 pp., 334 color ills., 123 drawings. 23.0 × 29.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 55.98 / GBP 50.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-8767-9 German / English

Hermann & Valentiny and PartnerscodesLiesbeth Waechter-Böhm

With a foreword by Ingeborg Flagge

in his design approach, the Finnish architect pekka helin draws in a specifically Scandinavian manner both on functionalism as well as on the organic architecture of Alvar Aalto, viljo revell, and heikki sirèn. The building material wood plays a prominent role in this extremely clear architecture. This book presents twenty - four of the firm’s projects organized by typological task.

2010. 224 pp., 220 color, 30 b/w ills., 115 drawings, 24.0 x 30.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-0346-0604-2 English

Architecture in Contexthelin workshopPeter Davey

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Volume 3:1992 – 1996

volume 3 of herzog & de meuron’s complete works in an updated edition, enlarged by some 40 pages and approxi-mately 80 color illustrations, including masterpieces such as Tate modern.

2005. 303 pp., 224 color, 215 b/w ills., 213 drawings. 24.0 × 33.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 102.80 / GBP 88.00 / UsD 129.00 978-3-7643-7112-8 German / English

Volume 4:1997 – 2001

The long-awaited fourth volume of the complete works! The Tate modern in london made herzog & de meuron famous all over the world. The projects and structures they have built since then are distinguished by the sensitive treatment of materi-als and shapes for which the architects are renowned.

2009. 352 pp., 1500 color ills., 500 drawings. 24.0 × 33.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 119.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 169.00 978-3-7643-8640-5 English

Volume 1: 1978 – 1988

star architects herzog & de meuron have established themselves as one of today’s leading international practices. Birkhäuser presents their complete works.

1997. 238 pp., 230 color, 331 b/w ills., 24.0 × 33.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 102.80 / GBP 88.00 / UsD 129.00 978-3-7643-5616-3 German / English

Volume 2:1989 – 1991

presenting 32 projects of this period, with an updated bibliogra-phy and chronology of the architects’ complete works.


Herzog & de MeuronThe complete works

Gerhard Mack

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Volume 1:1978

Volume 2:1989

The


The monograph, including an original text by kuma himself, gives an in-depth documenta-tion of this lyrical temporary structure—with many un-published sketches, technical plans and with splendid color photographs.

2008. 131 pp., 126 color, 20 b/w ills., 42 drawings. 24.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 18.60 / GBP 18.00 / UsD 29.95 978-3-7643-8787-7 German / English

kengo kuma— Breathing ArchitectureThe Teahouse of the museum of Applied Arts FrankfurtVolker Fischer, Ulrich Schneider (Eds)

long regarded in Japan as a master architect, kengo kuma only recently entered the euro-pean limelight. This monograph presents 14 projects, includ-ing the museum of hiroshige Ando, the water/glass-villa, the plastic house in Tokyo and the Bamboo house. All projects are portrayed in exact technical drawings.

2007. 136 pp., 18 color, 62 b/w ills., 122 drawings. 21.0 x 28.4 cm. softcover. EUr 48.00 / GBP 44.00 / UsD 65.00 978-3-7643-7122-7 English

kengo kumamaterials, structures, details

uwe kiessler and his partners have set new standards with their firm’s outstanding struc-tures. Their architecture stands for solutions that accomplish their objectives at the lowest possible cost, for structures that react dynamically to a range of different demands, and for technical systems that make use of nature instead of using it up.


kiessler + Partner ArchitektenUwe Kiessler (Ed.)

With an introduction by Manfred Sack


Vol. 1: 1910–1929Willy Boesiger, Oscar Stonorov (Eds)

2006. 14th printing. 215 pp., 600 b/w ills. 978-3-7643-5503-6 fr. / Engl. / Ger.

Vol. 2: 1929–1934Willy Boesiger (Ed.)


Vol. 3: 1934–1938 Max Bill (Ed.)


Vol. 4: 1938–1946 Willy Boesiger (Ed.)









2006. 5th printing. 208 pp., 50 color, 254 b/w ills. 978-3-7643-5510-4 fr. / Engl. / Ger.

This exceptional complete works edition documents the enor-mous spectrum in the œuvre of one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. published between 1929 and 1970, in close collaboration with le corbusier himself, and frequently reprinted ever since, the eight volumes comprise an exhaustive and singular survey of his work.

2006. 1708 pp., 29.0 × 23.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 542.06 / GBP 450.00 978-3-7643-5515-9 french / English / German

le Corbusier— Complete works in 8 volumesWilly Boesiger, Oscar Stonorov,

Max Bill (Eds)

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This exceptional


This highly complex and exact reproduction—printed in pig-ments of le corbusier’s renowned “salubra colours” in 13 sample cards, 4 slides and 63 color sample sheets provides an indispensable basis and invaluable tool for architects, interior and graphic designers.

2006. 174 pp., 155 color, 37 b/w ills., 29.0 × 24.0 cm. Hardcover. 3 volumes in a box. EUr 279.44 / GBP 260.00 / UsD 400.00 978-3-7643-7475-4 German / English / french

le Corbusier— Polychromie architecturalecolor keyboards from 1931 and 1959

Arthur Rüegg (Ed.)


must-have publications for all le corbusier enthusiasts.

2004. 112 pp., 84 color ills., 30.2 × 25.0 cm. Hardcover in slipcase. EUr 91.59 / GBP 88.00 / UsD 115.00 978-3-7643-7225-5 German / English 29.7 × 24.5 cm. softcover. EUr 45.79 / GBP 35.00 978-3-7643-7218-7 German / English

le Corbusier— The Graphic work Heidi Weber (Ed.)

edition heidi weber: presenting le corbusier’s largely unknown artistic œuvre.

2004. 160 pp., 181 color, 10 b/w ills., 31.4 × 25.2 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 147.66 / GBP 133.00 / UsD 195.00 978-3-7643-7219-4 English

le Corbusier— The Artistworks from the Heidi weber CollectionHeidi Weber (Ed.)

From the summer of 1958, when she first met Le Corbusier in cap martin, until today, heidi weber has worked tirelessly to popularize his work. This volume documents fifty years of activity with illustrations of more than one hundred of le corbusier’s works from heidi weber’s collection.

2009. 208 pp., 127 color, 71 b/w ills., 30.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 99.00 978-3-0346-0249-5 English / German / french

Heidi weber—50 Years Ambassador for le Corbusier 1958–2008Heidi Weber

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Years Ambassador

volume documents fifty years

Years Ambassador for 1958–2008


The villa known as maison Blanche is one of le corbusier’s early masterworks. After stand-ing empty for years, the building was restored by a specially formed association. The prac-ticability of these measures was carefully determined with a feasibility study conducted on the basis of reports and archival studies.

2007. 184 pp., 92 color, 111 b/w ills., 49 drawings. 23.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-7836-3 English 978-3-7643-7835-6 french

Maison Blanche— Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, le Corbusierhistory and restoration of the villa Jeanneret-perret 1912–2005Klaus Spechtenhauser, Arthur Rüegg

(Eds)

le corbusier’s modulor—a fundamental work in the history of architecture—as a beautiful facsimile edition.

2000. 579 pp., 298 b/w ills., 14.8 × 15.8 cm. Two softcover volumes in slipcase. EUr 44.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 50.00 978-3-7643-6187-7 french 978-3-7643-6188-4 English

The Modulor and Modulor 2Le Corbusier

This book tells the story of the little house le corbusier built 1923 near vevey on the board of the lake of geneva for his mother. written, photographed, illustrated and designed by le corbusier.

2001. 80 pp., 37 b/w ills., 12.0 × 16.0 cm. softcover. EUr 27.94 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 36.95 978-3-7643-5512-8 french / German /English

Une petite maison 1923Le Corbusier

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ing empty for years, the building


The “promenade architecturale” is a central element of le corbusier’s architectural and city - planning designs. it is the sequence of images that unfolds before the eyes of the observer as he or she gradually advances through the structure. it is the creation of a hierarchy among the architectural events, a set of instructions for reading the work—the “internal circulatory system” of architec-ture.

2010. 224 pp., 40 color, 140 b/w ills., 50 drawings, 21.0 x 27.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 89.85 978-3-0346-0607-3 English

le Corbusier and the Architectural Promenade Flora Samuel

This standard work reveals the design processes behind the icons of modernism, like the villa stein-de monzie or the Villa Savoye, from the first idea to the occupation of the homes, and sheds light on the steps and contexts of daily work. it measures the concept of modern architecture against the built reality, and enables us to rediscover the architect le corbusier behind the myth.

2007. 272 pp., 78 b/w ills., 276 drawings. 23.0 × 29.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-8406-7 English

The Villas of le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanne ret 1920–1930Tim Benton

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This standard work reveals

The Villas of

1920–1930Tim Benton


The pilgrimage church notre-dame-du-haut in ronchamp (1950–54), an icon of modern architecture, represents one of the central buildings of le corbusier’s late period. like all the guides in this series, this book is indispensable both for a specialist audience and for tourists interested in architec-ture and modern art.

2008. 105 pp., 15 color, 25 b/w ills., 33 drawings. 12.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 19.90 / GBP 15.00 / UsD 24.95 978-3-7643-8232-2 English 978-3-7643-8233-9 french 978-3-7643-5760-3 German / Italian

le Corbusier: The Chapel at ronchampDanièle Pauly

The residence at 24 rue nun-gesser et coli in paris was built in 1931–34 by le corbusier and pierre Jeanneret. it was precisely this building which gave exemplary expression to le corbusier’s “cinq points de l’architecture moderne.”

1996. 113 pp., 65 b/w ills., 12.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 19.90 / GBP 15.00 / UsD 27.95 978-3-7643-5432-9 french / English

Apartment Block 24 N.C. and le Corbusier’s HomeJacques Sbriglio

le corbusier presented his work to the world in his lectures. in this volume, the numerous excerpts, preliminary notes, accompanying drawings, and photographs that le corbusier produced are commented by one of the leading experts on the great architect. The final third of the book reproduces five pivotal lectures.

2009. 247 pp., 35 b/w ills., 120 draw-ings. 20.0 × 27.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 99.00 978-3-7643-8944-4 English

The rhetoric of Modernism: le Corbusier as a lecturerTim Benton


A compact monograph on the famous unité d’habitation in marseille, a pioneering achieve-ment in social housing, in the successful series “guides le corbusier.”

2004. 244 pp., 34 color, 77 b/w ills., 12.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 24.90 / GBP 18.50 / UsD 27.95 978-3-7643-6718-3 french / English

le Corbusier: The Unité d’Habitation in MarseillesJacques Sbriglio

A guide to the convent sainte marie de la Tourette near lyon: a masterpiece of modern ec-clesiastical architecture.


le Corbusier: The Monastery of sainte Marie de la TourettePhilippe Potié

with its clear construction, the villa savoye, completed in 1931, established le corbusier’s and pierre Jeanneret’s reputation as an undisputed master of twentieth-century architecture. in this guide, historic docu-ments and new photographs provide an in-depth presenta-tion both to visitors to the site and to interested readers at home.

2008. 135 pp., 33 color, 81 b/w ills., 12.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 19.90 / GBP 15.00 / UsD 24.95 978-3-7643-8230-8 English 978-3-7643-8231-5 french

le Corbusier: The Villa savoyeJacques Sbriglio

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The Villa


Author paul goldberger, of in-ternational renown, documents all of Libeskind’s high-profile projects such as the Jewish museum in Berlin and the royal ontario museum in Toronto. highly attractive object with exclusive graphic design.

2009. 392 pp., 350 color ills., 90 drawings. 18.5 × 25.8 cm. Hardcover. EUr 44.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-8945-1 English Not available in North America and the United kingdom.

Counterpoint: Daniel libeskindPaul Goldberger

An exciting and accessible introduction to one of the most visionary and revolutionary precursors of modern archi-tecture. since the 1930s, when he was rediscovered by emil kaufmann in the famous study “From ledoux to le corbusier,” his visionary but widely realized buildings have served as a source of inspiration for unu-sual designs.

2006. 159 pp., 48 color ills., 22.0 × 25.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 39.95 978-3-7643-7485-3 English

Claude-Nicolas ledouxArchitecture and utopia in the era of the French revolutionAnthony Vidler

This guide describes the villa la roche as well as the villa Jeanneret, seat of the Fonda-tion le corbusier.

1997. 144 pp., 15 color, 62 b/w ills., 12.0 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 19.90 / GBP 15.00 / UsD 21.95 978-3-7643-5433-6 English / french

le Corbusier: The Villas la roche-JeanneretJacques Sbriglio


A comprehensive monograph on the complete works of erich mendelsohn (1887–1953), the leading exponent of architec-tural expressionism.

1999. 461 pp., 60 color, 1000 b/w ills., 24.0 × 31.5. Cloth bound. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 86.95 978-3-7643-5975-1 English

Erich Mendelsohn— the Complete worksBruno Zevi

With biographical notes by

Louise Mendelsohn

The lausanne architects mann & capua mann have been active since 1991. Their structures are compelling thanks to the vari-ety of their views, the diversity of their light effects, and the expressive simplicity of their spatial effects.

2008. 144 pp., 102 color, 10 b/w ills., 136 drawings. 21.0 × 27.0 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-8835-5 English

Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann

christoph mäckler’s archi-tecture is distinguished by its reconciliation of tradition and modernity. mäckler seeks to reconnect architecture with its premodern roots. A pivotal role in his efforts is played by the restoration of surface and volume in the facade and the understanding of the building’s material properties


Christoph MäcklerThe remateriali-sation of modern ArchitectureChristoph Mäckler

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The architecture firm nps tchoban voss, with offices in hamburg, Berlin, and dresden, is one of the few German firms with an international presence. Founded in hamburg in 1931, it is rich in tradition and distin-guished by a modern orienta-tion that conditions the entire design process.


nps tchoban vossFrom detail to urban spaceFalk Jaeger

A concise, stimulating and at-tractively illustrated overview of the works of oscar niemeyer, underlining his relevance for contemporary architecture.


oscar NiemeyerA legend of modernismPaul Andreas, Ingeborg Flagge (Eds)

For architects and many others who are committed to the mod-ernist tradition, mies van der Rohe is a pivotal figure. With in-depth, scholarly essays and opulent photographs and plans, this book traces the multifac-eted development of his work, including his first Berlin build-ings, his villa projects, his work at the Bauhaus in the 1930s, and his American projects of the postwar years.

2007. 191 pp., 119 color, 43 b/w ills., 41 drawings. 22.0 × 25.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-7643-7960-5 English

ludwig Mies van der roheJean-Louis Cohen


Frei otto, awarded the royal gold medal 2006 by the royal institute of British Architects, is one of germany’s most innova-tive architects in the second half of the 20th century. in this volume, prominent authors analyse and discuss the key as-pects of Frei otto’s work. in ad-dition it contains an extensive and detailed catalogue of over 200 buildings and projects dat-ing from the years 1951–2004.

2005. 391 pp., 147 color, 285 b/w ills., 145 drawings. 30.7 × 22.1 cm Hardcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 70.00 / UsD 115.00 978-3-7643-7231-6 English

frei otto. Complete workslightweight construction—natural designWinfried Nerdinger (Ed.)

incorporating tradition means infusing a common identity with new dynamism. This is the message the Austrian archi-tectural firm seeks to convey with its buildings. with vienna’s museum district, Zurich’s schiffbau arts complex, and the dresden public library, this book focuses on three inter-nationally significant cultural buildings.

2008. 240 pp., 159 b/w ills., 119 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 55.98 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-7154-8 German / English

ortner & ortnerBuildings for european cultureLaurids Ortner (Ed.)

This publication portrays the life and work of rudolf and valerio olgiati using the exam-ple of the house and studio

—that is, through the transfor-mations they have undergone at the hands of their residents over a period of nearly eighty years. it shows personal furni-ture and objects, the individual layout and design of the spaces and hence the penchants and attitudes of the two architects.

2010. approx. 100 pp., approx. 40 color ills., 30 drawings, 27.2 x 35.3 cm. Japanese binding. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-0346-0430-7 English

DadoBuilt and inhabited by rudolf olgiati and valerio olgiatiSelina Walder (Ed.)

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The most important works from 1917–1944 of Jean prouvé, one of this century’s most significant designers and constructors, have been gath-ered together in a low-priced softcover edition.


Jean Prouvé— Highlights 1917–1944Peter Sulzer

With photographs by Erika Sulzer-

Kleinemeier

palmbout urban landscapes is now one of the leading urban planning offices in the netherlands. its approach is characterized by a constant search for a new relation-ship between urban planning, architecture and landscape architecture. palmbout urban landscapes has established a profile in terms of mutual interactions between urban planning, analysis and design of landscape and infrastructure.

2010. 208 pp., 120 color, 50 b/w ills, 280 drawings, 29.0 x 24.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-0346-0263-1 English

Drawing the Ground— landscape Urbanism Today The work of palmbout urban landscapes With an essay by Aaron Betsky

“For forty years, British architect cedric price has been one of the most challenging and witty provocateurs in the field, forcing us to cast a fresh eye on what architecture is.” (cana-dian centre for Architecture, montreal)

2003. 192 pp., 79 color ills., 15.0 × 21.0 cm. softcover. EUr 14.90 / GBP 13.50 / UsD 46.95 978-3-7643-6636-0 English

re: CPCedric Price

With contributions by Arata Isozaki,

Patrick Keiller, Hans Ulrich Obrist and

Rem Koolhaas

New


Jean Prouvé— Complete worksPeter Sulzer

With photographs by Erika Sulzer-Kleinemeier

Volume 1: 1917–1933

Jean prouvé complete works—an invaluable standard work for architects, engineers and furniture designers.

1999. 239 pp., 25 color, 720 b/w ills., 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 102.80 / GBP 88.00 / UsD 139.00 978-3-7643-6040-5 french / English

Volume 2: 1934–1944

Jean prouvés work is a remark-able combination of creative imagination, technical skill and enterpreneurial spirit.

2000. 352 pp., 50 color, 1000 b/w ills., 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 102.80 / GBP 88.00 / UsD 139.00 978-3-7643-6002-3 french / English

Volume 3: 1944–1954

The third volume in the com-plete works of the exceptional engineer, constructor and de-signer Jean prouvé.

2005. 384 pp., 58 color, 381 b/w ills., 544 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 110.00 / GBP 90.00 / UsD 139.00 978-3-7643-2435-3 french / English

Volume 4: 1954–1984

The final volume of the Com-plete works, eagerly awaited by specialized audiences.

2008. 334 pp., 136 color, 385 b/w ills., 350 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 110.00 / GBP 90.00 / UsD 149.85 978-3-7643-2472-8 french / English

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Among the most notable achievements of scandinavian architecture are a responsible approach to the environment and a keen appreciation for social concerns. The danish architects schmidt hammer lassen (founded in 1986, with offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Oslo, and London) reflect these standards in their remarkable buildings.


outlineArchitecture by schmidt hammer lassenschmidt hammer lassen k/s (Ed.)

This documentation of the last ten years presents sixty - five structures and projects from rkw and looks behind the scenes in numerous interviews and essays. The works consid-ered range from the research facilities for Audi to residential buildings, schools, railroad sta-tion, urban office buildings and shopping centers, as well as the soccer stadium in gdansk.

2010. approx. 320 pp., approx. 300 color, 30 b/w ills., 40 drawings, 24.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 55.98 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 69.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0481 - 9 English 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0484 - 0 Polish

workmanshipworking philosophy and design practiceKlaus - Dieter Weiss

In the last fifteen years, the architects ignacio dahl rocha and Jacques richter have completed numerous projects, including cultural, educational, administrative, hospital, and residential buildings, prima-rily in switzerland but also in germany, saudi Arabia, and Argentina. The most important are presented here, in the only current monograph on the firm.


The Architecture of richter & Dahl rocha

New


This book contains detailed presentations of 16 projects by valode & pistre, with documen-tation focusing on their specific working and design methods. projects presented include the renault Technocentre in guyancourt, France; a group of office and hotel towers in Bei-jing, china; and the hyatt hotel in ekaterinburg, russia.

2006. 240 pp., 239 color ills., 125 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 65.00 / GBP 58.00 / UsD 95.00 978-3-7643-7200-2 English

Valode & Pistre ArchitectsPhilip Jodidio

Bernard Tschumi is a border crosser in the field of contem-porary architecture. equally present in europe and the united states, he laid the cor-nerstone for his influential body of work two decades ago with a project that combines architec-ture and landscape architec-ture: the parc de la villette in paris. This is the monograph of his built work.


Bernard TschumiGilles de Bure

with a clear analysis of the reasons behind the increasingly arbitrary character of design today, “form follows perform-ance” takes a position that points out design avenues in a convincing and future-oriented manner. it supports this posi-tion by presenting the projects of schulitz Architekten.


form follows performanceschulitz Archi-tektenHelmut C. Schulitz

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in nine short, illustrated chap-ters framed as a process of self-observation, peter Zumthor describes what he has in mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses. im-ages of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him.

2006. 75 pp., 19 color, 14 b/w ills., 17.0 × 24.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-7643-7495-2 English 978-3-7643-8841-6 french

AtmospheresArchitectural environments—surrounding objectsPeter Zumthor

Architecture that is meant to have a sensuous connection to life calls for thinking that goes far beyond form and construc-tion. in his texts, peter Zumthor articulates what motivates him to design his buildings, which appeal to the visitor’s heart and mind in so many ways and possess a compelling and unmistakable presence and aura. The third edition has been expanded to include two new essays .

2010. 112 pp., 20 ills. in color, 14.0 x 23.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0585 - 4 English 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0582 - 3 french 978 - 3 - 0346 -0555 - 7 German

Thinking ArchitecturePeter Zumthor

3rd, expanded edition

gert wingårdh (b. 1951) is sweden’s leading architect. his clever and imaginative spatial creations are remarkable in economic as well as ecological and sociological terms. This monograph analyzes the prin-cipal aspects of his work in seminal essays by renowned architecture critics.

2008. 560 pp., 295 color ills., 150 drawings. 17.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-7643-8646-7 English

Gert wingårdhThirty years of ArchitectureMikael Nanfeldt (Ed.)

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eter Zumthor


“Architekten Profile 2010/2011” presents 110 selected archi-tects from germany, Austria, and switzerland together with their current works and trail-blazing projects in architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.

2010. 284 pp., 600 color ills., 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 46.64 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 79.95 978-3-0346-0621-7 German / English

Architekten Profile 2011/2012Birkhäuser GmbH (Ed.)

In cooperation with Baunetz

Frank lloyd wright (1867–1959) exercised a shaping influ-ence on architectural his-tory throughout the world. The author, daniel Treiber, has produced a well-researched and thorough presentation that highlights the fundamen-tal aspects of the American architect’s work that are relevant from a contemporary perspective.


frank lloyd wrightDaniel Treiber

The London architectural firm wilkinson eyre Architects, founded in 1983, has been drawing attention since the 1990s with its wealth of innova-tive and imaginative designs—notably its spectacular and structurally ambitious bridges.


Exploring BoundariesThe Architecture of wilkinson eyrePeter Davey, Kurt W. Forster

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The London architectural firm

1990s with its wealth of innova-

The Architecture of w


“Facade construction manual” provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy-efficient technolo-gies in facade design. it surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of build-ings, as well as the most im-portant materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, and documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types.


facade Construction ManualThomas Herzog, Roland Krippner,

Werner Lang

In cooperation with DETAIL

An indispensable planning aid for energy-efficient and sus-tainable construction; following the proven model of earlier manuals in the series.

2008. 280 pp., 390 color, 150 b/w ills., 500 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 120.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 169.00 978-3-7643-8764-8 English softcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 80.00 / UsD 89.95 978-3-7643-8830-0 English

Energy Manualsustainable ArchitectureManfred Hegger, Matthias Fuchs,

Thomas Stark, Martin Zeumer


The manual addresses funda-mental questions of sustain-ability, including life-span, envi-ronmental impact, and material cycles, while also presenting material innovations. All of the principal conventional and in-novative construction materials are documented, with attention to their production, treatment, surfaces, connections, and characteristics.

2006. 280 pp., 385 color, 11 b/w ills., 278 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 120.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 145.00 978-3-7643-7570-6 English

Construction Materials ManualManfred Hegger, Volker Auch-Schwelk,

Matthias Fuchs, Thorsten Rosenkranz


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Construction | Materials

A comprehensive manual on renovating, remodeling and rebuilding interiors, and practi-cal planning aid and reference work with the relevant stand-ards, guidelines, reference details and constructional solutions, all illustrated by built example projects. it contains the key fundamentals of build-ing physics, fire protection, interior construction systems and openings.

2010. 280 pp., approx. 400 color, 1100 b/w ills. 23.0 x 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 120.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 169.90 978-3-0346-0282-2 English softcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 80.00 / UsD 130.00 978-3-0346-0284-6 English

Interiors Con-struction Manual integrated planning, Finish-ings and Fitting-out, Technical services Gerhard Hausladen,

Karsten Tichelmann

in compact and appealing form, the completely revised “glass construction manual” presents the current state of the art on planning and building with glass, from the history through the technical foundations all the way to the most innovative applications.

2007. 352 pp., 238 color, 102 b/w ills., 1000 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 120.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 149.00 978-3-7643-8122-6 English softcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 80.00 / UsD 149.00 978-3-7643-8290-2 English

Glass Construction ManualChristian Schittich, Gerald Staib, Dieter

Balkow, Matthias Schuler et al.


2nd revised and expanded edition.

in addition to providing the planner with basic rules of con-struction and design, the “Flat roof construction manual” also supplies an overview of the use and construction types as well as the standard assemblies for flat roofs. Together with the most important standards and bodies of regulations, construc-tion drawings of the principal connection points round out the volume.

2010. 200 pp, 120 color, 50 b/w ills., 600 drawings, 23.0 x 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 99.90 / GBP 90.00 / UsD 135,00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0658-5 English

flat roof Con-struction ManualRoofing Systems, supporting structure, refurbishment Klaus Sedlbauer, Rainer Barthel,

Hartwig Künzel, Eberhard Schunck

New

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This manual is a comprehen-sive and indispensable reference work in the specialist literature on timber. chapters cover the significance of timber with particular reference to ecology is also investigated. Timber as a load-bearing mate-rial is considered, and topics such as new methods of joining, transport and montage are also documented.


Timber Construction ManualThomas Herzog, Julius Natterer, Roland

Schweitzer, Michael Volz et al.


New revised and expanded edition

The “roof construction manual” is a comprehensive reference work on the construction of pitched roofs, containing over 1800 plans and 220 photo-graphs. Thirteen fundamental roof types and the relevant ma-terials including thatch, wood, slate, tile, concrete, fibrous cement, bitumen, glass, metal, membranes, and synthetic materials are documented in detail.


roof Construction Manualpitched roofsEberhard Schunck, Hans Jochen Oster,

Rainer Barthel, Kurt Kießl


The “refurbishment manual” constitutes a practical planning aid on the subject of refurbish-ment. it offers concrete tips on planning steps, methods of building analysis, and cost benchmarks, as well as clear constructional solutions with built projects as examples.

2009. 272 pp., 400 color, 1100 b/w ills., 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 120.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 169.00 978-3-7643-9946-7 English softcover EUr 89.90 / GBP 80.00 / UsD 99.00 978-3-7643-9947-4 English

refurbishment ManualGeorg Giebeler, Harald Krause,

Rainer Fisch, Florian Musso et al.


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This publication examines a wide range of unconventional concepts for reusing existing buildings, highlighting success-ful and innovative solutions, from the reuse of a gothic mon-astery or the former industrial buildings of Fiat lingotto to the renovation of structures made of pre-cast concrete panels.

2003. 176 pp., 141 color, 23 b/w ills., 156 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 44.90 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-1120-9 English 978-3-7643-7637-6 french 978-3-7643-7638-3 Italian 978-3-7643-7639-0 spanish

In Detail: Building in Existing fabricrefurbishment, extensions, new designChristian Schittich (Ed.)


This volume focuses on the wide-ranging aspects of facade design, from the selection and use of materials to the ad-vanced technical possibilities now open to the architect. A wide array of carefully se-lected international examples show the theory in the practice.


In Detail: Building skinsChristian Schittich (Ed.)


“in detail: Building simply” demonstrates the breadth and complexity of the issues involved in building simply, from functional and economic demands, through ecological and energy-related aspects, to design and construction requirements.


In Detail: Building simplyChristian Schittich (Ed.)


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Architecture is defined by its materials and surfaces. not infrequently, it is their look and feel that determine whether a project succeeds or fails. “in detail: interior surfaces and materials” provides detailed and specific information on the use of appropriate materials in interior design.

2008. 176 pp., 146 color ills., 274 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-8810-2 English

In Detail: Interior surfaces and MaterialsAesthetics, Technology, implementationChristian Schittich (Ed.)


This bestselling “in detail” volume examines the use of materials, lighting and color in creating ambiance.

2002. 175 pp., 144 color, 15 b/w ills., 157 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 44.90 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-6630-8 English 978-3-7643-7148-7 french 978-3-7643-7147-0 Italian 978-3-7643-7146-3 spanish

In Detail: Interior spacesspace, light, materialsChristian Schittich (Ed.)


This volume focuses on projects otherwise overshadowed by the spectacular and extravagant buildings that fill the specialist journals: unvarnished, unpreten-tious buildings that, despite tight budgets, are clearly worked out to the last detail. They exemplify how, and by what measures, cost-effective planning and building are possible.


In Detail: Cost-Effective Buildingeconomic concepts and constructionsChristian Schittich (Ed.)


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“Barrier - Free design” provides all planners and architects with basic practical informa-tion and a range of possible planning implementations in the domain of barrier freedom. it shows how corresponding requirements can be turned into aesthetically distinguished architecture. The book includes an overview of planning fundamentals as well as the associated body of rules and regulations.

2010. 112 pp., approx. 70 color, 80 b/w ills., 21.0 x 29.7 cm. softcover approx. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 49.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0577 - 9 English

Barrier - free Design principles, planning, examples Oliver Heiss, Christine Degenhart,

Johann Ebe

This volume provides expert planners and architects but also interested developers with practical knowledge on the subject of acoustics in high-rise architecture, beginning with standards on methods of planning and prognosis and moving on to the areas of acoustics of rooms and archi-tecture and noise protection in urban planning.


Acoustics and sound Insulationprinciples, planning, examplesEckard Mommertz


Advanced new technologies and sophisticated planning systems for architecture be-yond the age of fossile fuels.

2003. 176 pp., 98 color, 47 b/w ills., 148 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm Hardcover. EUr 44.90 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-0747-9 English

In Detail: solar Architecturestrategies, visions, conceptsChristian Schittich (Ed.)


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This book provides the basic information needed to work with the concrete, with special attention to the architect’s role in planning and construc-tion management. it describes current trends in concrete technology and the develop-ment of innovative new types of concrete, with firsthand reports by architects in the field.


ConcreteDesignconstruction, examplesMartin Peck (Ed.)


A handbook for quick, goal-ori-ented reading and implementa-tion. case study projects ex-emplify common norm details using large-scale drawings. The fundamentals of planning load-bearing structures provide design and planning help.


Building with steeldetails, principles, examplesAlexander Reichel, Peter Ackermann,

Alexander Hentschel, Anette Hochberg


in modern masonry work it is customary to use large size blocks in building. They fulfil all the construction requirements even in singlelayer outside walls. using two houses as examples all details are pre-sented clearly and comprehen-sively in a scale of 1:10.


Building with large Clay Blocksdetails, products, examplesTheodor Hugues, Klaus Greilich,

Christine Peter


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A practical guide with concrete recommendations for realizing energy-related renovation measures. All energy-related issues are treated according to their goals. large-scale detail drawings document construc-tive solutions for removing structural weaknesses. An overview of installation en-gineering measures helps to evaluate possibilities, costs, and economic viability.


Energy-Efficiency Upgradesprinciples, details, examplesClemens Richarz, Christina Schulz,

Friedemann Zeitler


This international edition has been extended to incorporate a chapter on facade techniques in the construction section, and the charts now include a selec-tion of the 80 most sought after european stone types. The uses of dressed stone are shown in detailed drawings on a scale of 1:10, and particular attention is paid to the joints and specific related problems.


Dressed stoneTypes of stone, details, examplesTheodor Hugues, Ludwig Steiger,

Johann Weber


“detail practice: dry construc-tion” provides an overview of the most widely used dry construction systems, organ-ized according to the building components wall, ceiling, and floor and their applications.


Dry Constructionprinciples, details, examplesKarsten Tichelmann, Jochen Pfau


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Assembled by experienced authors and experts from the worlds of practice and teaching, this volume provides an intro-duction to the most important aspects of natural and artificial lighting design. in addition to straightforward planning rules it also introduces and explains current natural and artificial lighting systems.


lighting Designprinciples, implementation, case studiesUlrike Brandi Licht


2nd enlarged edition

“detail practice: insulating ma-terials” offers a comprehensive catalogue of insulating materi-als for use in construction. notes on the individual types of insulating materials provide information on the raw materi-als they contain as well as their typical attributes, areas of ap-plication, and delivery forms.


Insulating Materialsprinciples, materials, ApplicationsMargit Pfundstein, Roland Gellert,

Martin Spitzner, Alexander Rudolphi


“glass in Building” offers a com-pact and illustrated overview of the material-appropriate use of glass in building construc-tion and provides information on designing with glass and producing and using special-ized glass products, as well as on the building and planning regulations that must be taken into account when constructing with glass.


Glass in Buildingprinciples, Applications, examplesBernhard Weller, Stefan Unnewehr,

Silke Tasche, Kristina Härth



Traditionally, stretched paper, finely-cut stone, or stained glass were used to create mood and atmosphere. These are now giving way to a new generation of innovative materials—com-posite glass, synthetic panels, membranes and perforated metals. An up-to-date survey of translucent materials, their technical properties and ap-plications.


Translucent Materialsglass, plastics, metalsFrank Kaltenbach (Ed.)


plastering, colors, and coatings help characterize surfaces, de-termine the impression a room makes, create light effects. This volume uses international examples to present innova-tive solutions on this theme. expert authors describe and define the essential principles, drawing attention to points to be aware of.


Plaster, render, Paint and Coatingsdetails, products, case studiesAlexander Reichel, Anette Hochberg,

Christine Köpke


An illustrated guide to the tech-nical, design, and construction-al aspects of integrating solar plants into buildings. The chap-ter on building law, a glossary, and additional sources and directories point the way for further study. impeccably real-ized example projects round out the book with demonstrations of the various options for in-stalling photovoltaics on roofs and facades.

2010. 112 pp., 240 color ills., 130 drawings. 21.0 x 29.7 cm. softcover EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-0346-0369-0 English

Photovoltaics Technology, design, construction Bernhard Weller, Claudia Hemmerle,

Sven Jakubetz,

Stefan Unnewehr


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This textbook on building demonstrates an integral approach which combines specialized technical knowledge with the lyrical beauty of the illustrated buildings, and background infor-mation on cultural and historical aspects.

2008. 555 pp., 710 b/w ills., 1030 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 119.00 978-3-7643-8631-3 English 978-3-7643-8651-1 french

Constructing Architecturematerials, processes, structuresAndrea Deplazes (Ed.)

2nd, revised and expanded edition

This manual presents the key aspects of sustain-able building in clearly organized form; makes it easy to put it into practice with the help of graphics, step-by-step instructions and practical tips; illustrates it with examples. pinpoinT helps practitioners keep their focus on the essentials.

2009. 288 pp., 150 ills. in color 16.4 × 21.8 cm. softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 39.90 / UsD 74.95 978-3-0346-0120-7 English

Pinpoint Bruno Keller, Stephan Rutz

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TopsellerTopseller


“enclose | Build” shows the conditions under which certain constructions can be employed and why; what criteria such as construction costs, issues of sustainability, of energy effi-ciency, of assembly or of insulation or protection against moisture can also influence the choice of a system. “enclose | Build” is an indispensable tool for every architect.

2010. approx. 176 pp. approx. 150 color, 25 b/w ills., 200 drawings, 22.0 x 28.0 cm. softcover. approx. EUr 44.90 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 64.95 978-3-0346-0207-5 English

scale:Enclose | BuildThe Building envelope — Facade, wall, roofMartin Krammer, Jörg Sturm, Susanne Wartzeck

A practical handbook for the planning and con-struction of all forms of apertures and openings, from doors to skylights, from the first design idea to the final details, ideal for quick and targeted consultation.


scale:open | Closewindows, doors, gates, loggias, FiltersJan-Henrik Hafke, Anette Hochberg, Joachim Raab

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The book provides strategies for an energetically sensible and suitable approach to building conditioning as well as its design and constructional integration. how much the building itself can achieve in the context of the given climatic, topographical, and town - planning framework conditions and to what extent additional installations are required for conditioning—all of these topics are discussed on the basis of case studies.

2010. 176 pp., approx. 150 color, 25 b/w ills., 200 drawings, 22.0 x 28.0 cm. softcover. approx. EUr 44.90 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 64.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0513 - 7 English

scale : Heat | Coolenergy concepts, principles, installationsManfred Hegger, Joost Hartwig, Martin Keller

New


Access and accessibility are central themes in architecture and urbanism. moreover, ac-cess is a key concept in many other areas such as knowledge and education, healthcare etc. This book deals with this world of access in architecture, city planning, and neighboring fields.


Access for AllApproaches to the Built environmentWolfgang Christ (Ed.)

The third edition of this book has been graphically rede-signed as well as revised and expanded, with 220 new articles. it brings together remarkable facade solu-tions and yields an overview of the technical possibilities of modern building envelopes. including selected buildings by Toyo ito, richard meier & part-ners, daniel libeskind, gehry partners, Foster and partners and Zaha hadid.

2010. 630 pp., 1000 ills. in color, 25.0 x 33.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 65.33 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 104.95 978-3-7643-9959-7 German / English

façades Building envelopes for the 21st centuryDirk U. Hindrichs, Winfried Heusler (Eds)

ornament is currently acquiring a renewed status through the articulation of the architectural surface, offering a means to explore the interactions be-tween function and decoration, volume and surface, structure and envelope. This book gives a systematic account of the technologies employed in the production of ornament and the strategies of its applica-tion today, examining a range of international built examples.

2010. 200 pp., 180 ills. in color, 20 in b/w, 50 drawings, 26.5 x 24.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 99.00 978-3-0346-0221-1 English

The Articulate surface ornament and Technology in contemporary Architecture Ben Pell

With contributions by Andreas Hild,

Sam Jacob and Alejandro Zaera-Polo

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volume and surface, structure

The Articulate

Technology in

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“old & new” provides a comprehensive overview of intelligent ap-proaches for working with existing building stock. presented in this volume are everyday projects such as the revitalizing of structures from the 1950s to the 1970s but also more specialized examples. including essays on technical aspects such as improving energy efficiency and working with contaminated building materials.

2010. 192 pp., 250 color, 50 b/w ills., 100 drawings, 23.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 99.00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0525 - 0 English

old & New—Design Manual for revitalizing Existing BuildingsFrank Peter Jäger ( Ed. )

New


every building is composed of parts, or components, that may be organized in various ways. For example, there are different ways to configure walls so that they perform their functions in an efficient manner. The individual elements, such as floor slabs, roofs, openings, and foundations, are described.

2009. 144 pp., 125 b/w ills., 125 drawings. 21.0 × 27.0 cm. softcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-7643-8669-6 English

Components and Connectionsprinciples of constructionMaarten Meijs, Ulrich Knaack

The volume “components and systems” offers an in-depth and clearly organized presenta-tion of the various types of precast building components—from semifinished products to building with components, open and closed systems. The systems are accompanied by detailed drawings and color photographs.


Components and systemsGerald Staib, Andreas Dörrhöfer,

Markus Rosenthal


This book provides a com-prehensive introduction to architecture in existing fabric. contradicting the conventional view that creative design work is the exclusive province of new building design, the authors offer a nuanced account of ac-tive and creative strategies for planning, design, and execution.


Architecture in Existing fabricplanning, design, BuildingJohannes Cramer, Stefan Breitling

This book provides a com-

view that creative design work

Architecture in


Architects and engineers are engaging more and more with the issue of movement in architecture: how can we control and reduce the energy requirement of buildings? how can we expand the range of possible uses? And how can we represent, accommodate, and control dynamic movements in buildings?


MoVE—Architecture in Motion—Dynamic Components and ElementsMichael Schumacher, Oliver Schaeffer,

Michael-Marcus Vogt

This book provides an overview of prefabricated systems in housing, office, and industrial buildings. it explains the proc-esses of modular construction and the behavior of materi-als with this approach. many drawings show the principles of modular construction, while built examples forge a link to building practice.

2011. a136 pp., 140 b/w ills., 140 drawings. 21.0 × 27.0 cm. softcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-7643-8747-1 English

Prefabricated systemsprinciples of constructionUlrich Knaack, Sharon Chung-Klatte,

Reinhard Hasselbach

This book demonstrates the principles of facade construc-tion. guidelines are sug-gested for good detailing. The installation procedures are described for the most com-mon materials—glass, wood, steel, concrete, and aluminum. numerous drawings made specially for the book explain the principles of the individual types of facade which are then illustrated with built examples.


façadesprinciples of constructionUlrich Knaack, Tillmann Klein,

Marcel Bilow, Thomas Auer

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The very latest state of the art in the field of digital design—an indispensable overview: once again this volume presents the projects awarded with the FeidAd Award and probes the innovative potential that digital media hold in store for designers.


New TectonicsTowards a new Theory of digital Architecture— 7th Feidad AwardYu-Tung Liu (Ed.)

Today’s explosive develop-ments in digital technology have also affected architecture and the urban landscape. The new possibilities opened up by digital simulation have led to an increasingly strategic ap-proach to planning, which was still inconceivable just a few years ago. This volume provides a profound introduction to the important role of digital tech-nologies in architectural design and related fields.

2010. 224 pp., 50 color, 50 b/w ills., 50 drawings, 16.5 x 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-0346-0259-4 English 978-3-0346-0261-7 french

Digital Culture in Architecture An introduction for the design professions Antoine Picon

This book discusses the forerun-ners, present context, and tech-nology of portable architecture. it documents numerous inter-national examples, organized by areas of application, and offers a broad array of sugges-tions for practical design.


Portable Architecturedesign and TechnologyRobert Kronenburg

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“climate skin” offers concrete planning advice for architects and engineers who wish to ex-ploit not only the architectural potential of facades but also their energy and climate- control possibilities.


ClimateskinBuilding-skin concepts that can do more with less energyGerhard Hausladen, Michael de

Saldanha, Petra Liedl

essential pv know-how for architects: this handbook presents photovoltaic tech-nologies and products, and illustrates their application in new or existing buildings with numerous international case-studies.


Building Integrated PhotovoltaicsA handbookSimon Roberts, Nicolò Guariento

prof. hovestadt’s institute for cAAd is one of the most important institutes work-ing at the interface between architecture and information technology. This book presents practical and innovative strate-gies, illustrated by numerous realized projects.


Beyond the Grid—Architecture and Information TechnologyApplications of digital ArchitectonicsLudger Hovestadt

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sustainability is pivotal to developing an architecture capable of meeting the chal-lenges of the future. This book shows the work of international architects who have excelled in this area.


sustainable DesignTowards a new ethic in Architecture and Town planningMarie-Hélène Contal, Jana Revedin

The international, multi-disciplinary engineering firm Buro happold has been active in sustainable and environ-mental engineering design for thirty years and has earned a reputation for expertise and ex-cellence in this field. This book introduces the work of the firm, presenting selected projects with a wide range of construc-tional detail.


Engineering for a finite Planetsustainable solutions by Buro happoldPeter Davey

how does the facade design of a building influence climate design? how can planners guarantee flexibility of usage, determine the technical strat-egy and select from available systems accordingly? This volume offers a comprehensive approach to energy efficient building design in addition to providing practical planning aids for a wide selection of building types.


ClimateDesignsolutions for Buildings that can do more with less TechnologyGerhard Hausladen, Michael de

Saldanha, Petra Liedl, Christina Sager

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Technology


more than ten years ago, the color chemist katrin Traut-wein established a company for manufacturing fine paints, starting out from le cor-busier’s color palette. she now has more than 900 recipes for paint from which she has proposed—based on her work with architects, designers and conservators—a selection of 128 colors that produce pleas-ant results on their own and also combine well.

2010. 296 pp., 128 full-page color samples, 19.5 x 27.5 cm. Hardcover with integrated spiral binding. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 104.85 978-3-0346-0317-1 English

128 ColorsA sample Book for Architects, conservators and designersKatrin Trautwein

This systematic guide to the use of plastic in architecture documents the constructional and aesthetic possibilities of this material. in ten chapters, it introduces the material and its specific characteristics, describes various types of plas-tic and their relevance for the building sector, and explains processing and manufactur-ing techniques. A selection of international case studies demonstrates the broad range of plastic in architecture.

2010. 176 pp., 122 color, 40 b/w ills. , 86 drawings. 22.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 74.85 978-3-0346-0322-5 English 978-3-0346-0670-7 french

Plasticsin Architecture and ConstructionStephan Engelsmann, Valerie Spalding,

Stefan Peters

The approach of “material design” opens the way to an innovative use of materials in the design professions. Taking material qualities and proper-ties such as texture, elasticity and transparency as a point of departure, the book describes a multitude of material opera-tions, like folding and bending, carving and cutting, weaving and knitting, mirroring and screening.

2010. approx. 192 pp., 180 color, 20 b/w ills., 50 drawings. 23.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover approx. EUr 49.90 / approx. GBP 45.00 / approx. UsD 74.85 978-3-0346-0035-4 English

Material Design informing Architecture by materiality Thomas Schröpfer

With contributions by James Carpenter,

Sheila Kennedy, Liat Margolis, Toshiko

Mori, Nader Tehrani, Peter Yeadon

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New

New


martin rauch’s new residence in schlins (vorarlberg) built in col-laboration with Zurich architect roger Boltshauser is a striking example of how an archaic building technique can be used in a con-temporary manner. The book documents the development of this unique house made out of clay and provides practical knowledge on clay construction and its special ecological, organic, and aesthetic qualities.

2010. approx. 160 pp., approx. 200 color, 50 b/w ills., 100 drawings, 16.5 x 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 74.85 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0109 - 2 English / German

The rauch Houseroger Boltshauser / Martin rauchOtto Kapfinger, Axel Simon

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in this book, architects, interior designers and designers will find an introduction to the functions and use of nano materials, specifically tailored to their needs and illustrated by numerous international project examples.

2008. 192 pp., 276 color, 43 b/w ills., 17.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-7643-7995-7 English

Nano Materialsin Architecture, interior Architecture and designSylvia Leydecker

This book is a practical, hands-on guide to building with straw. in recent years there has been a renaissance in the use of straw as a building material. straw is a renewable resource with excellent insulating properties. it is a cheap and easy-to-use option for self-builders, and even large-scale structures can be erected using timber frame-work filled with straw.

2005. 143 pp., 84 color, 129 b/w ills., 80 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Softcover with flaps. EUr 19.90 / GBP 18.00 / UsD 56.95 978-3-7643-7171-5 English

Building with strawdesign and Technology of a sustainable ArchitectureGernot Minke, Friedemann Mahlke

now in a second edition: This handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of rammed earth and techniques for processing it. its properties and physical characteristics are described in informed and knowledgeable detail.

2009. 208 pp., 90 color, 236 b/w ills., 260 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Softcover with flaps. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 65.95 978-3-7643-8992-5 English

Building with Earthdesign and Technology of a sustainable ArchitectureGernot Minke


This book is conceived as an in-depth introduction to the characteristics of eTFe and its applications in construction. project examples explore in detail the specific character-istics of eTFe building skins in the areas of structural behavior, light transmission, insulation, acoustics, fire engineering and environmental modification.


ETfETechnology and designAnnette LeCuyer

“smart surfaces” is an inspira-tion for everyone interested in the potential of innovative technologies for surfaces, il-lustrating their applications and properties in numerous international projects.


smart surfaces and their Application in Architecture and DesignThorsten Klooster

smart materials respond to stimuli such as light or tempera-ture by changing their form, color viscosity etc. These materials make it possible, for example, to develop self-acting, kinetic facades and wallpaper that changes its color and pattern based on temperature and light. The book presents the func-tions and uses of about twenty groups of smart materials.

2007. 191 pp., 388 color, 15 b/w ills., 30 drawings. 27.0 x 25.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-7327-6 English

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Axel Ritter


A survey of the very latest developments in precast con-crete technology and building practice, including detailed documentation of 24 inspired projects.


The Art of Precast Concretecolour, Texture, expressionDavid Bennett

This book is the first to present a coherent guide to the plan-ning and design of glass sup-porting frameworks. The focus is on the pressure-resistant, flat supporting element as a basic building block for broad supporting structures. The spa-tial and constructive forms of multifunctional, self-support-ing glass envelopes are vividly illustrated and systematically explained.


Glass structuresdesign and construction of self-supporting skinsJan Wurm

A fascinating guide to build-ing with transparent plas-tics. prominent international avant-garde architects such as shigeru Ban and herzog & de meuron frequently use transparent plastic for their structures. Transparent plastic seems ephemeral and thus captures the spirit of the times.


Transparent Plasticsdesign and TechnologySimone Jeska


An indispensable standard work for everyone involved in building with wood. This work uses plans, schematic draw-ings, and pictures to show the current and forward-looking state of the technology as ap-plied in switzerland, a leading country in the field of timber construction.


systems in Timber Engineeringloadbearing structures and component layersJosef Kolb

This book explains how to avoid typical kinds of failure. with this in mind, it systematically analyzes cases of damage in contemporary international architecture. it also offers strategies for minimizing the risk of damage.


failed stoneproblems and solutions with concrete and masonryPatrick Loughran

eight essays by noted authors such as Antoine picon, Adrian Forty, guy nordenson, Franz ulm, and others shed light on specific aspects of this material and its new forms. scattered throughout the book are also 30 attractive recent buildings, which illustrate and exemplify these developments.

2006. 248 pp., 303 color, 89 b/w ills., 112 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 24.90 / GBP 23.00 / UsD 64.87 978-3-7643-7483-9 English Not available in Australia and North and south America

liquid stonenew Architecture in concreteJean-Louis Cohen, G. Martin Moeller Jr.

(Eds)


drawing on the author’s experi-ence, the book addresses the technical and planning aspects of the task and provides impor-tant information on feasibility and possible financing models. organized systematically and with a wealth of color illustra-tions, detail drawings, and implementation plans, it is an indispensable guide to suc-cessfully interacting with other planners and investors.


light for Citieslighting design for urban spaces. A handbookUlrike Brandi, Christoph Geissmar-

Brandi

“illuminating” examines central aspects of light planning. general characteristics and fundamental principles as well as subtle facets of an intel-ligent treatment of daylight are discussed and critically examined within an expanded architecture- and cultural-historical context.


Illuminatingnatural light in residential ArchitectureMichelle Corrodi, Klaus Spechtenhauser

In cooperation with ETH Wohnforum

This publication examines the advances in timber construc-tion engineering design and technology and illustrates these with exemplary applica-tions, thus providing invaluable fundamental knowledge for construction engineers, archi-tects and carpenters.


Developments in Timber EngineeringThe swiss contributionAnton Steurer


history and form of museums, site development, floor plan, air-conditioning and climate technology are subjects treated in the first section of this design manual. some 70 international museum case studies exemplify solutions and emphasize specific museum design issues such as spatial organisation and arrangement, and lighting.


Museum BuildingsA design manualPaul von Naredi-Rainer

A systematic overview of design theory and practice in contem-porary building for industry: A systematic section presents the typology, the technical and logistical elements of industrial building. in the subsequent section, some 70 designs are described and analysed.


Industrial BuildingsA design manualJürgen Adam, Katharina Hausmann,

Frank Jüttner

in this book, the author embod-ies her many years of experi-ence as a practitioner and teacher of lighting design. she articulates basic planning rules for the outdoor lighting of build-ings, traffic routes, and squares, and presents and elucidates new artificial lighting systems and outdoor lamps with the help of examples.


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with some 70 international ex-amples the authors and editors show how the new issues facing architects can be resolved. The-matic contributions by experts in various disciplines discuss topics such as models of work organisation, façade technol-ogy, climatic regulation, lighting etc. This volume is a crucial standard work in the design of offices.


Office BuildingsA design manualRainer Hascher, Simone Jeska,

Birgit M. Klauck (Eds)

Quality living in old age is one of the important topics of our time. intelligent design solutions can push back the limits on housing and care, in favor of a comprehensive trend toward integrated forms of living. A third of the volume provides detailed expert information, a section of examples provides building and living typologies.


living for the ElderlyA design manualEckhard Feddersen, Insa Lüdtke

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As a new generation of educational environments are designed and built, this design manual helps architects to grasp the underlying educa-tional theories and how they can be realized in built form, so that the building fulfills its role as a 3-dimensional curriculum plan. it presents over 80 inter-national case studies.

2008. 255 pp., 212 color, 253 b/w ills., 434 drawings. 24.0 × 33.0 cm. softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-8126-4 English Hardcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 82.00 / UsD 129.00 978-3-7643-7053-4 English

schools and kindergartensA design manualMark Dudek

in a systematic section, this volume introduces the design, technical, and planning funda-mentals of building churches, synagogues, and mosques. in its project section, it also presents about seventy real-ized structures from the last three decades.


sacred BuildingsA design manualRudolf Stegers

A handbook on planning and designing architecture for research and technology, with 70 up-to-date international case studies of built works by architects such as Foster and partners, nicholas grimshaw, herzog & de meuron, sauer-bruch hutton, and nicholas grimshaw.


research and Technology BuildingsA design manualHardo Braun, Dieter Grömling

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Building high-density housing is a diverse and challenging task for planners and architects. This book presents international projects which document the complexity of the task, from the design of the floor plans, the de-velopment and use of resources, to the use of economically ben-eficial building systems.


In Detail: High-Density Housingconcepts, planning, constructionChristian Schittich (Ed.)


From trade fair stands to museum concepts, the suc-cessful transfer of information to a wide public audience relies on effective staging and ap-propriate architectural design. with extensively documented project examples organized by presentation or exhibition type, this volume offers a detailed roadmap to practical success.


In Detail: Exhibitions and Displaysmuseum design concepts, Brand presentation, Trade show designChristian Schittich


shelters, kiosks, snack bars, bus stops, telephone booths

—small buildings shape our daily lives and occupy a definite place in the infrastructure of the city. There exist many potential ways to ensure the quality of everyday design hid-den in these small necessities. This volume spans the arc be-tween architecture and product design and their successful realization is evident in the details of their construction.

2010. 176 pp., 150 color, 270 b/w ills., 23.0 x 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 99.95 978-3-0346-0283-9 English

In Detail: small structures compact dwellings, temporary structures, room modules Christian Schittich (Ed.)


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semi-detached and Terraced houses and ribbon develop-ments constitute an affordable alternative to the single-family house, especially for young fam-ilies. in times of tight budgets and rising investment costs, they represent a sensible alternative to the freestanding single-family house, particularly in terms of their use of open space.


In Detail: semi-Detached and Terraced HousesChristian Schittich (Ed.)


Fully revised and expanded: in this book, 15 international ex-amples are presented, review-ing the most important aspects of construction including the use of wood, steel, brickwork and concrete which have all become established materials for this type of building.


In Detail: single family HousesChristian Schittich (Ed.)


New enlarged edition

organized thematically, this book highlights a variety of well-defined topics, such as handicap-accessibility and flexibility of use, and presents them together with explanatory technical articles and examples of realized projects. in closing, it provides addresses of informa-tion centers as well as sources of additional information.


In Detail: Housing for People of All Ages flexible, unrestrict-ed, senior-friendlyChristian Schittich (Ed.)


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To develop existing building types in an intelligent way is a cru-cial task in residential building. This volume deals with the types of freestanding houses, whose all-around ori-entation allows for the optimal arrangement of all dwellings. The range of possible solu-tions is presented in uniform ground plans and sections newly drawn to scale.


freestanding HousesA housing TypologyGünter Pfeifer, Per Brauneck

This volume of the series on residential buildings deals with the different types of the townhouse. The authors present them according to urban constellation: row, twin-row, block perim-eter and infill sites.


Town HousesA housing TypologyGünter Pfeifer, Per Brauneck

This book is devoted to the various types of row house, a particu-larly widespread form of residential structure. A general discussion of the row as organizing principle—the row as urban building block, linear space, ways of handling corners—is followed by the sys-tematic presentation of the different types.


row HousesA housing TypologyGünter Pfeifer, Per Brauneck

This volume deals with the various types of the courtyard house, which utilizes the court-yard as an intimate outdoor living space. A presentation of the courtyard as a building block of the city is followed by coverage of the complete spectrum of types—cluster, network, carpet, ter-races, etc.


Courtyard HousesA housing TypologyGünter Pfeifer, Per Brauneck

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The book covers the entire broad spectrum of urban apartment block construction from towers, block structures, row houses, and gaps between buildings to housing complexes in outlying urban areas. diagrams of access, build-ing, and city - planning structures enlarge upon the typological drawings. The documentation of individual example projects is supplemented by more general essays on various topics.

2011. approx. 424 pp., approx 350 color, 350 b/w ills., 200 drawings, 23.5 x 31.5 cm. Cloth bound. approx. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 95.00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0614 - 1 English

Housing+ Threshold, Access and Transparency in residential BuildingsUlrike Wietzorrek ( Ed. )

ULRIKE

WIE

TZORREK

BIRKHÄUSER

“Typology+” documents and analyzes roughly one hundred international housing structures, offering not only a broad range of sustainable approaches to apartment block construction, but also possibilities for using and transforming them in a practical planning context.


Typology+innovative housing constructionPeter Ebner, Eva Herrmann, Roman Höllbacher,

Markus Kuntscher et al.

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A classic updated and ex-tended: the new edition of the highly successful “Floor plan manual: housing.”

2004. 311 pp., 218 b/w ills., 1100 drawings. 25.0 x 34.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 46.64 / GBP 42.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-6985-9 German / English 978-3-7643-8235-3 french / Italian

floor Plan ManualhousingFriederike Schneider (Ed.)

sustainable interventions in underserved, impoverished urban and rural communities are a much-discussed topic. The work shown in this book ex-presses a belief in the social re-sponsibility of architecture. The projects—often schools, parks or housing—reveal an exciting change in the longstanding dialogue between architecture and ethics. in these works, one sees an expanded definition of sustain ability encompass-ing larger social and economic issues.

2010. 140 pp., approx. 150 ills. in color, 25 drawings, 20.3 x 25.4 cm. Softcover with flaps. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 978-3-0346-0588-5 English Not available in the United states, Canada and Mexico

small scale, Big Changenew Architectures of social engagementAndres Lepik

With an introduction by Barry Bergdoll

“living in the Alps” presents intelligent ideas and approach-es from selected residential developments and construction projects from europe’s eight Al-pine countries; it examines not just dwelling itself but also the integration of various functions. new photo essays produced especially for the volume show how the structures in question are actually used.

2010. 428 pp., 300 color, 90 b/w ills., 130 drawings, 24.0 x 29.0 cm. Hardcover EUr 55.98 / GBP 52.00 / UsD 74.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0542 - 7 German / English / Italian

living in the Alpskunst Meran/o arte (Ed.) with

E. Herrmann, M. Kuntscher

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This book focuses on the design, constructional, and technical possibilities that permit one to react to the special conditions of locations by the sea. it presents exemplary design approaches taken by contemporary archi-tects, including Tadao Ando, David Chipperfield, and Steven holl.

2008. 159 pp., 289 color, 8 b/w ills., 130 drawings. 24.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 978-3-7643-8695-5 English

living by the sea25 international examplesChristine Desmoulins

“home delivery” traces the history of prefabrication in architecture, from its roots in colonial cottages through the work of such figures as Jean prouvé and Buckminster Fuller, to a group of full-scale houses from well-known contemporary architects such as kengo kuma, oskar leo kaufmann et al.

2008. 247 pp., 151 color, 105 b/w ills., 125 drawings. 24.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-7643-8862-1 English Not available in North America

Home DeliveryFabricating the modern dwellingBarry Bergdoll, Peter Christensen

A systematic, in-depth presenta-tion of advanced international housing concepts, with more than 100 innovative, ground-breaking built examples, documented in numerous floor plans and drawings produced exclusively for this book, make living plans an indispensable reference work on modern housing.


living Plansnew concepts for Advanced housingKlaus-Peter Gast

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This inventory of new forms of collective housing in europe documents forty-five built projects that can serve as models. selected by leading international architectural critics, all of the buildings are presented in texts and images and analyzed according to the same typological criteria.


New forms of Collective Housing in Europearc en rêve centre d’architecture (Ed.)

noted authors consider the various aspects of the second phase of life. in addition, real-ized projects in switzerland and germany are presented and analyzed in terms of their practical feasibility.


New Approaches to Housing for the second Half of lifeAndreas Huber (Ed.)


water has been an important topic in architecture for years, and the revitalization of the waterfront is a prevalent trend. Architecture also had to resp-ond to the threat of floods. This book establishes a typology of building by the water and presents 22 projects, organized according to their locations by a river, a lake or the sea, that seriously grapple with the main criterion of the place—i.e. water

—in a sustainable way.

2010. 160 pp., 290 color ills., 35 drawings, 23.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 89.95 978-3-0346-0156-6 English

Building with water concepts, Typology, design Zoë Ryan

With contributions by Dieter Grau, Zeljka

Carol Kekez and Chris Zevenbergen

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in its third, expanded edition—with 21 new projects (for a total of 117)—the “Architectural guide Basel” highlights the immediate present. But it also attempts to trace the develop-ment that this vital architecture scene has experienced since 1980. An entire double page is devoted to each project.

2008. 264 pp., 430 b/w ills., 12.0 × 17.0 cm. softcover. EUr 27.90 / GBP 23.00 / UsD 39.95 978-3-7643-8559-0 English

Architectural Guide Baselnew Buildings in the Trinational city since 1980Lutz Windhöfel

3rd, expanded edition

Bridges have become a focus of increased attention and awareness in the last ten years as highly visible elements that define the urban and nonurban landscape. This book contains detailed presentations of some sixty-five bridges from ten european countries, with text, comprehensive and detail plans, and photographs taken especially for the volume.


footbridgesconstruction, design, historyUrsula Baus, Mike Schlaich

This volume documents in full technical detail 25 timber buildings in three main areas: residential buildings, holiday homes, and living and working. The individual projects cover a large spectrum of sizes, bud-gets, and types of construction, and they also show wood in combination with such materi-als as stone, concrete, and steel.

2004. 159 pp., 265 color ills., 136 drawings. 24.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-7643-7077-0 English

wood Housesspaces for contemporary living and workingDominique Gauzin-Müller

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“made in norway” presents a selection of the best of nor-wegian projects in one book, demonstrating norwegian architects’ responses to a vari-ety of different situations, both natural and urban. including interviews with some of today’s central practitioners, e.g. snøhetta or sverre Fehn, and essays discussing some of the main challenges of norwegian architecture today.

2010. 144 pp. 200 color, 15 b/w ills., 40 drawings, 23.0 x 29.7 cm. softcover. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 49.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0559 - 5 English

Made in Norway norwegian Architecture TodayIngerid Helsing Almaas ( Ed. )

In cooperation with Arkitektur N. The

Norwegian Review of Architecture

in the Austria of the 1960s, the visionary designs of architects and artists garnered interna-tional attention. in this book authors such as Bart lootsma, stanislaus von moos, Joseph rykwert, Anthony vidler, and others analyze texts and im-ages of this “Austrian phenom-enon” situating it in the context of international architectural history.

2009. 1084 pp., 950 color, 950 b/w ills., 22.0 × 30.5 cm. softcover. EUr 84.02 / GBP 64.90 / UsD 129.00 978-3-0346-0124-5 German / English

Austrian PhenomenonArchitekture Avantgarde Austria 1956–1973Architekturzentrum Wien (Ed.)

The work of the Ticino archi-tects first captured interna-tional attention in 1975 on the occasion of the Zurich exhibition “Tendencies—recent Architecture in Ticino” and it did so virtually overnight. This vol-ume brings together the works of the Ticino school. with the publication of this reprint, this unique historical document, which has a permanent place in the teaching of design, is once again available.

2010. 166 pp., 442 b/w ills., 29.7 x 21.0 cm. softcover. EUr 55.98 / GBP 52.00 / UsD 79.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0531 - 1 German enhanced and extended with Italian and English translation

Tendencies—recent Architecture in Ticinoreprint, 3rd ed., 1977

Martin Steinmann ( Ed. )

NewNew

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Cities | regions | Urbanism

This book presents a thorough investigation of the current situation in Jerusalem from a trilateral perspective: israeli, palestinian, and international experts air their views. The discussion centers on the pro-duction and use of urban space under the conditions created by the conflict.


City of CollisionJerusalem and the principles of Conflict UrbanismPhilipp Misselwitz, Tim Rieniets (Eds)

This manual analyzes con-temporary urban phenomena in economic growth regions using the ethiopian capital city of Addis Ababa as an example, and presents a catalogue of sustainable strategies for city planning practice in the second and Third worlds.


Cities of Change: Addis AbabaTransformation strategies for urban Territories in the 21st centuryMarc Angélil, Dirk Hebel

latin America has been an im-portant place for architecture for many decades. recently, architecture on the continent has continued to evolve, and an extremely creative scene has developed. within this context, the book considers outstanding projects that have prompted discussion and provided fresh impetus all across latin America.


Beyond Modernist Masterscontemporary Architecture in latin AmericaFelipe Hernández

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The book describes the impor-tant tendencies of contem-porary Indian architecture in thematic chapters, each with built examples. In addition to the new younger generation of Indian architects, it also considers the first post-inde-pendence generation, including Balkrishna Doshi and Charles Correa. In its introduction, the book depicts the rise of modern architecture in India since independence in 1947.

2007. 128 pp., 87 color, 71 b/w ills., 45 drawings. 23.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUR 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / USD 49.95978-3-7643-7754-0 English

Modern TraditionsContemporary Architecture in IndiaKlaus-Peter Gast

Drawing on the wisdom of Tao-ist philosophy, “Learning from China” formulates a new and responsible approach to the challenge of caring for the con-tinuous transformation of cities.

2004. 215 pp., 88 color, 120 b/w ills., 67 drawings. 17.0 × 24.0 cm. Softcover. EUR 19.90 / GBP 18.00 / USD 48.95978-3-7643-6943-9 English

Learning from ChinaThe Tao of the CityCarl Fingerhuth

In reading Chinese cities, as this volume attempts to do, the focus is not primarily on well - known cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an but rather on what it is that is essentially Chinese about the Chinese city

—the features and hallmarks that all Chinese cities have more or less in common, their spatial grammar, their syntax, in short : their code.

2010. approx. 176 pp., approx. 90 color ills. , 17.0 x 24.0 cm. Softcover.EUR 34.90 / GBP 22.00 / USD 49.95978 - 3 - 0346 - 0572 - 4 English

The Urban Code of ChinaDieter Hassenpfl ug

New

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small towns often play critical roles in regional economic systems. The authors of this volume show how small towns can meet the challenge of a globalized world, and they use case studies to introduce movements, programs, and strategies capable of effectively promoting local cultures, tradi-tions, identities, and sustain-ability.


small Town sustainabilityeconomic, social, and environmental innovationPaul L. Knox, Heike Mayer

Quartier ecoparc in neuchâtel creates a radical and innova-tive modern city-planning connection between the area surrounding the railroad sta-tion and the historic older city. Bruno marchand documents and analyzes all aspects of this model neighborhood develop-ment, which merits comparison with the best international examples.

2009. 116 pp., 48 color, 1 b/w ills., 8 drawings. 23.0 × 28.0 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-9945-0 french / English

Quartier Ecoparc / Ecoparc QuarterBauart # 2Bruno Marchand

This handsomely designed catalog selects particular structures as examples for a technical analysis of building in the mountains, with its special climatic and topographical conditions.

2008. 390 pp., 160 color, 181 b/w ills., 75 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 46.64 / GBP 42.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-8394-7 German / Italian / English

New Alpine ArchitectureArchitecture prize 2006Christoph Mayr Fingerle (Ed.)

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ArchitectureArchitecture prize 2006


softcover edition of the popular book on tradition-oriented town planning. Drawing on firsthand experience and examples from the work of the firm Krier Kohl, the book offers a detailed ac-count of the path that leads from morphological conception through the various phases of the town-planning design proc-ess all the way to execution.


Town spacescontemporary interpretations in Traditional urbanismRob Krier

Top swiss architects create a new urban topography for switzerland.

2005. 1015 pp. in 3 volumes, 163 color, 39 b/w ills., 522 drawings. 16.3 × 16.3 cm. softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 60.00 978-3-7643-7284-2 English

switzerland— an Urban PortraitRoger Diener, Jacques Herzog, Marcel

Meili, Pierre de Meuron et al.

ETH Studio Basel, Institut Stadt der

Gegenwart

The successful combination of a regional building style of sophisticated simplicity with sustainable construction meth-ods has made the architecture of vorarlberg a model for the rest of the world. This book presents projects of various building types with a focus on energy strategy and construction. All drawings were specially prepared.

2010. 176 pp., 200 color, 100 b/w ills., 24.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 46.90 / UsD 89.95 978-3-0346-0119-1 English

sustainable Architecture in Vorarlbergenergy concepts and construction systemsUlrich Dangel

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ills., 417


This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the activities of architects and engineers outside their own countries: a practical handbook which investigates fundamen-tal aspects such as acquisition, implementation, economic vi-ability and the legal framework of overseas commissions.


Building Projects in the European UnionArchitectural export opport-unities: A manual for Architects and engineersBert Bielefeld, Falk Würfele

“Building projects in china” is the first publication on the book market to give a comprehensive overview of the planning ac-tivities of foreign architects in china. This practical handbook outlines legal framework condi-tions, introduces the chinese building market, and gives practical descriptions of the execution of projects on site.


Building Projects in ChinaA manual for Architects and engineersBert Bielefeld, Lars-Phillip Rusch

“Architecture: the element of success” traces the many and varied points of contact between modern management and corporate architecture and demonstrates methods and approaches that businesses can use to give architectural expression to their philosophy.


Architecture: the Element of success Building strate-gies and Business objectivesSusanne Knittel-Ammerschuber

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Architecture: the Element of


This introductory presentation describes and analyzes the theories, strategies, and tools of creative design for the pur-poses of practical work. with thoughtfulness and expertise, it opens the reader’s eyes to the processes that underlie design and demonstrates different ways of communicating about complex design work.


Tools for Ideasintroduction to Architectural designChristian Gänshirt

how and where is architecture created today? where do ar-chitects find their inspiration? what design tools do they use? This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at twenty high-pro-file international architecture firms and provides authentic glimpses of the architects’ individual creative worlds.


The force Is in the MindThe making of ArchitectureElke Krasny

A manual that conveys the fundamentals of architectonic design while also providing a novel didactic approach to the presentation of course mate-rial: individual design steps are illustrated by student projects.

2009. 687 pp., 300 color ills., 100 drawings. 17.0 × 23.5 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-7643-8832-4 English Hardcover. EUr 64.90 / GBP 58.00 978-3-7643-8919-2 English

Deviationsdesigning Architecture— A manualMarc Angélil, Dirk Hebel

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ills., 50 drawings.

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studies | Professional Practice

“Basics Architectural photogra-phy” explains the key principles of photography, image analysis and photo editing, and offers tips and advice on doing work of one’s own.

978-3-7643-8666-5 English

Basics Architectural PhotographyMichael Heinrich

Basics Career start setBert Bielefeld (Ed.)

like in the building trade, a beginner transitioning from university to an architecture firm needs to know about tendering, project planning, site management and scheduling. All these issues are covered by this selection from our successful “Basics” series, which also includes the bestseller “Basics Architectural photography”.

2009. 419 pp. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.50 / UsD 69.95 978-3-0346-0178-8 English

Basics series2007–2010. approx. 80 pp., many color ills. 15.5 × 22.0 cm. softcover. EUr 12.90 / GBP 12.00 / UsD 16.50

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Basics Design IdeasBert Bielefeld, Sebastian El khouli

“design ideas” offers students a variety of different ways to go about finding a design solu-tion. in addition to suggesting fundamental ways to get the creative process moving and develop a design approach, it also proposes various sources of inspiration for design ideas. it focuses on the three elements of place, form, and function, which can sometimes consti-tute immediate springboards for concrete designs.

978-3-7643-8112-7 English 978-3-7643-8111-0 french

Basics Barrier-free PlanningIsabella Skiba, Rahel Züger

“Basics Barrier-free planning” improves our understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, children, and the elderly, all of whom have special requirements when using a building. The book presents possibilities for designing buildings and their spaces so they can be used by everyone.

978-3-7643-8959-8 English

Basics CADJan Krebs

computer-aided design (cAd) is the rendering of architectural drawings using the computer, which today plays a central role in almost all architectural firms. This volume explains the princi-ples and fundamentals of cAd and provides the student with a simple and easily understand-able path to using the computer as a tool and medium.

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Basics Design MethodsKari Jormakka

Architects often employ design methods to help them find more creative forms. These methods make it possible to break free of the traditional canon of forms and established paradigms. This volume focuses in depth on the design methods that have decisively shaped current architectural practice.

978-3-7643-8463-0 English 978-3-7643-8464-7 french

Basics Designing with PlantsRegine Ellen Wöhrle, Hans-Jörg Wöhrle

plants are living building material, changing in the course of the seasons and the years. “Basics designing with plants” will equip readers with a systematic overview of design principles for the use of plants and their application in the design process.

978-3-7643-8659-7 English 978-3-7643-8658-0 french

Basics Designing with waterAxel Lohrer

water is a special design ele-ment in landscape architecture. This volume will equip readers with knowledge of the most important factors that must be considered when designing and planning with water.

978-3-7643-8662-7 English 978-3-7643-8661-0 french

Basics Design and livingJan Krebs

residential buildings are nor-mally the first design projects encountered by the student in his or her training. The focus at this point is on the different conceptual possibilities that allow one to take the first step toward an actual idea.

978-3-7643-7647-5 English 978-3-7643-7953-7 french

Basics facade AperturesRoland Krippner, Florian Musso

This volume deals with the vari-ous forms of opening, such as doors, windows, ventilation ele-ments, and fixed glass panes, and their materialization, which also varies according to func-tion; special attention is given to the subject of edges.

978-3-7643-8466-1 English 978-3-7643-8467-8 french

Basics Glass ConstructionAndreas Achilles, Diane Navratil

glass construction is one of the most varied and innova-tive areas of structural design. This volume helps to build an understanding of the construc-tion material and its possible applications.

978-3-7643-8851-5 English 978-3-7643-8852-2 french

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Basics loadbearing systemsAlfred Meistermann

loadbearing systems are the basis of any structure. in order to provide architec-ture students with an easily understandable introduction to the field of supporting structures, this volume begins with the fundamentals of loads and forces and then moves on to building components and finally to loadbearing systems, together with their characteris-tic attributes.

978-3-7643-8107-3 English 978-3-7643-8106-6 french

Basics Masonry ConstructionNils Kummer

masonry construction is usually the first building exercise the student encounters in his or her training. This volume elaborates the fundamental principles of scale, construction, and assem-bly of building components us-ing simple masonry structures as examples.

978-3-7643-7645-1 English 978-3-7643-7955-1 french

Basics MaterialsManfred Hegger, Hans Drexler, Martin

Zeumer

The materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training.

978-3-7643-7685-7 English 978-3-7643-7954-4 french

Basics ModelbuildingAlexander Schilling

models make it possible to visualize an idea in three dimensions. designing with models and presenting ideas is an important step in the de-velopment of a consciousness of design.

978-3-7643-7649-9 English 978-3-7643-7956-8 french

Basics Project PlanningHartmut Klein

This volume explains the indi-vidual planning steps in con-text, presents the networking of the various specialists involved in the project, and offers a clear and practical description of the various levels of organization.

978-3-7643-8469-2 English 978-3-7643-8470-8 french

Basics roof ConstructionTanja Brotrück

roof structures are often treated in connection with masonry construction in the student’s first designs. What are the different ways to create a protective canopy for a build-ing, and what are the different forms such a structure may take?

978-3-7643-7683-3 English 978-3-7643-7952-0 french

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Basics room ConditioningOliver Klein, Jörg Schlenger

“Basics room conditioning” provides a basic understanding of the relationships of heating, ventilating and cooling, and explains the different possible levels of room conditioning.

978-3-7643-8664-1 English 978-3-7643-0020-0 french

Basics site ManagementLars-Phillip Rusch

This volume describes the vari-ous tasks that fall to architects in construction supervision in practical and understandable terms. it addresses construc-tion supervision and quality control in general as well as in-dividual subjects such as quan-tity survey, account settlement, and cost and supplemental services management.

978-3-7643-8104-2 English

Basics spatial DesignUlrich Exner, Dietrich Pressel

Architecture does not consist of two-dimensional drawings—it is built space. The volume “Ba-sics spatial design” focuses on what underlies the perception and design of space and helps to create a deep understand-ing of the conscious design of three-dimensional relation-ships.

978-3-7643-8848-5 English

Basics Technical DrawingBert Bielefeld, Isabella Skiba

2nd, rev. ed. 2009

“Technical drawing” deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of a project. For students, the pri-mary focus is on the develop-ment and methodical construc-tion of a technical drawing.

978-3-7643-7644-4 English 978-3-7643-7951-3 french

Basics TenderingTim Brandt, Sebastian Franssen

This volume presents various ways to put construction works out to tender. in addition, it explains in practical terms how to describe construction work and how to prepare all of the documentation required for a complete invitation to tender.

978-3-7643-8110-3 English

Basics Timber ConstructionLudwig Steiger

This volume presents the build-ing material timber in all of its facets and explains the fun-damental principles of timber construction. it describes the most important building com-ponents and their constructive possibilities, specifically as they pertain to building with timber.

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Basics Construction schedulingBert Bielefeld

in a world of tight time frames and highly interdependent processes, scheduling is an indispensable prerequisite for successful project implemen-tation. This volume offers a step-by-step introduction to developing schedules.

978-3-7643-8873-7 English

Basics Urban Building BlocksThorsten Bürklin, Michael Peterek

urban building blocks and a knowledge of these elementary components is part of the basic equipment of city planning. it is absolutely essential for urban design that one understands their form and structure, their functional conditions, and the differentiation into private and public spheres, as well as the ways they are networked into their surroundings.

978-3-7643-8460-9 English 978-3-7643-8461-6 french

Basics Urban AnalysisGerrit Schwalbach

Basics water CyclesDoris Haas-Arndt

A solid understanding of the ur-ban structures is indispensable for city planning and archi-tectural design work. “Basics urban Analysis” explains the possible approaches to urban analysis; it also describes in practical terms how to imple-ment those approaches in the areas analyzed, and how to evaluate the data collected.

978-3-7643-8938-3 English

The design of supply pipework and systems in buildings re-quires an understanding of the relationships between water supply and disposal. “Basics water cycles” presents the fundamentals and technical background of sanitary instal-lations, and explains clearly the key factors that must be considered in the design of water cycles in buildings.

978-3-7643-8854-6 English 978-3-7643-0019-4 french

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This book pursues the astonish-ing parallels and deeply rooted connections between the art of building and that of cooking. A variety of essays takes up questions of materiality and proportioning. Attention will also be given to food cultivation and architecture, to the places where meals are prepared as well as a range of different culinary spaces.

2007. 160 pp., 135 color, 13 b/w ills., 49 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-7621-5 English

The Architect, the Cook and Good TastePetra Hagen Hodgson, Rolf Toyka (Eds)

in an overview diagram, the various different movements of architecture, together with their associated major figures and structures, are visually situated in their historical and chronologi-cal context. including booklet.

2008. 22 pp., 6 b/w ills., 15 drawings. 18.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 19.90 / GBP 18.00 / UsD 29.95 978-3-7643-8876-8 English 978-3-7643-8875-1 french

Architecture— a synoptic VisionA prospectus of developments from 1900 to Today

Adrian Meyer, Susanne Kuhlbrodt,

Beat Aeberhard

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Adrian Meyer, Susanne Kuhlbrodt,

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Theory | History

gert wingårdh and rasmus wærn, sweden’s most active architect and its best-known architecture critic, made a selection of approximately fifty terms and concepts, including Branding, collaborators, cor-porate, desire, Future, everyday, ornament, and wheelchair. The result is a very special diction-ary with humorous illustrations and original articles.


Crucial wordsconditions for contemporary ArchitectureGert Wingårdh, Rasmus Wærn (Eds)

scarcely any other movement in architecture and design had such a lasting impact as the Bauhaus; for many it is synony-mous with classic modernism. This book traces the themes and the aesthetics of Bau-haus for our time. it shows 12 of the most important works of Bauhaus architecture and juxtaposes them with contem-porary projects.

2009. 231 pp., 138 b/w ills., 58 drawings. 24.0 x 29.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 79.95 978-3-0346-0054-5 English

Bauhaus Twenty—21An ongoing legacyGordon Watkinson

since the beginning of the 20th century, artists and architects have often been in collabora-tion. great works of art/ar-chitecture have resulted from these cooperations and this book explores them in nine chapters from 1914 up to the present, highlighting the most striking examples of these interdisciplinary activities.


Art and Architecturestrategies in collaborationChristian Bjone

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The fourth volume in the series “context Architecture” examines the architectural-theoretical relevance of the concept of “code” from various perspec-tives. The goal of this book is to arrive at a critical grasp of this concept’s vibrant tension between the cultural and the formal, the “outside” and the “inside” of a building.


CodeBetween operation and narrationAndrea Gleiniger, Georg Vrachliotis (Eds)

Context Architecture

The relationship between archi-tecture and fear as reflected in the u.s. terror warning system: The hypnotic character of the five-stage warning system based on the colors green, blue, yellow, orange, and red prompted the editors of this book to conceive a history of architecture based on these 5 codes.


5 CodesArchitecture, paranoia and risk in Times of TerrorIgmade (Ed.)

The job describtion of the architect has fundamentally changed with the emergence of a globalized society, and it will continue to do so in the future. in this context, the question that arises is that of a changed approach to building and new pathways within design.


Explorations in ArchitectureTeaching, design, researchReto Geiser (Ed.)

New

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The job describtion of the

ArchitectureTeaching,

The new series “context Archi-tecture” seeks to take a critical selection of concepts that play a vital role in the current discourse and put them up for discussion. in the context of discussions of the medial, the notion of simulation plays a central role in architecture as illusion and imitation.


simulationpresentation Technique and cognitive methodAndrea Gleiniger, Georg Vrachliotis (Eds)


complex patterns are founded on simple rules. pattern and pattern formation are of new, important significance as the fundamental principles of systematization and descrip-tion of very complex processes and phenomena. which idea of pattern has to be used in the architectural discourse today?


Patternornament, structure, and BehaviorAndrea Gleiniger, Georg Vrachliotis (Eds)


Today it is complexity stud-ies, with their starting point in physics, that define the current approach to the con-cept of complexity. They have established a new connection between the natural sciences and information technology and have thus become a central premise of computer-based approaches to design.


Complexitydesign strategy and world viewAndrea Gleiniger, Georg Vrachliotis (Eds)


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TerritoriesAgence Ter: From Landscape to CityHenri Bava, Michel Hoessler, Olivier

Philippe, Lisa Diedrich (Ed.)

The partners of Agence Ter approach their territories with the genius of the engineer who develops landscapes according to the immanent “eco-logic” of the site itself, and with the sensitivity of the landscape architect.

2009. 200 pp., 190 color ills., 110 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 54.90 / GBP 50.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-8887-4 English 978-3-7643-8888-1 french

Gilles Clément confronts the homogenizing effects of glo-balization with the diversity of life. A gardener, artist and landscape architect, Clément has created many parks and gardens, for example at the Quai Branly Museum by Jean Nouvel in Paris. This is the first comprehensive English-language monograph on his work.

2008. 263 pp., 189 color ills., 45 drawings. 28.0 x 28.0 cm. Hard-cover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-8781-5 English

Alexandre Chemetoff VisitsTown and TerritoryÐArchitecture in DialogueAlexandre Chemetoff

Planetary GardensThe Landscape Architecture of Gilles ClémentAlessandro Rocca (Ed.)

The French landscape ar-chitect, urban planner, and architect Alexandre Chemetoff (b. 1950) visits the sites of five of his major works of the last fifteen years. Accompanied by selected conversation partners, the principal themes of Chemetoff’s creative work come up for discussion.


landscape Architects

96 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE lAndscApe ArchiTecTs

Michel Desvigne is no doubt the most high-profile French landscape architect working today. This thematic mono-graph documents the key ele-ments of Desvigne’s work in individual chapters: processes of transformation, geography, territory, urban structures, and public squares.

2009. 200 pp., 356 color, 85 b/w ills., 52 drawings. 22.0 × 28.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-7714-4 English 978-3-7643-7713-7 french

The most important works of Dieter Kienast gathered together in a low-price special edition.

2004. 304 pp., 84 color, 80 b/w ills., 22.5 × 28.0 cm. softcover. EUr 18.60 / GBP 18.00 / UsD 29.95 978-3-7643-6847-0 German / English

Peter Latz and Partners specialize in a contemporary, intelligent use of alternative technologies and the regener-ation of industrial wastelands. The trademark of the works of the firm, which was founded in 1968, is its ability to express ecological and social concerns in a strong aesthetic language.


Intermediate NaturesThe Landscapes of Michel Desvigne

Dieter KienastUdo Weilacher, Thomas Göbel-

Gross et al. (Eds)

With photographs by Günther Vogt

Syntax of LandscapeThe Landscape Architecture of Peter Latz and PartnersUdo Weilacher

97lAndscApe ArchiTecTs lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE

Topotek 1 is one of Germany’s internationally best-known landscape architecture firms. Rosemarie Trockel is currently one of Germany’s most impor-tant artists. The playful park in Munich is the result of a collaboration between them. It covers a three-hundred-meter section of railroad tracks and creates urgently needed open space for the neighborhood of Theresienhöhe. This mono-graph documents the design and production process.

2010. approx. 160 pp., with 5 folding plates, approx. 150 color ills., 30 drawings. 24.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 37.29 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-0346-0591-5 German / English

Topotek1 Rosemarie TrockelA Landscape Sculpture for MunichThilo Folkerts (Ed.)

With essays by Marc Treib, Brigitte

Franzen, and Pietro Valle

Infrastructure is currently a much discussed notion in the field of landscape architecture. It regards the entire urban and rural space as a network that calls for an integrated planning approach. The book examines this approach with essays by well-known experts. It also documents the concept with 13 international examples by SWA, founded in 1957 by Peter Walker and Hideo Sasaki and now one of the most important landscape architecture offices in the US.

2010. 184 pp., approx. 250 color, 15 b/w ills., 15 drawings. 23.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-0346-0593-9 English

Landscape Infrastructure Case Studies by SWAThe Infrastructure Research Initiative

at SWA (Ed.)

Charles Waldheim, Julia Czerniak,

Adriaan Geuze, Ying-Yu Hung, Gerdo

Aquino, Alexander Robinson

Mirei Shigemori decisively shaped the development of Japanese landscape architec-ture in the 20th century. The first part of the book deals with his life and influences, including his interest in ike-bana and tea ceremonies. The second part offers detailed presentations of some seven-teen different gardens.


Mirei Shigemori—Rebel in the GardenModern Japanese Landscape ArchitectureChristian Tschumi

New New

Gardens | landscapes

98 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE gArdens | lAndscApes

“Constructing Landscape” is a systematic introduction to techni-cal and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics, from the most common materials and surfaces to the construction of open space elements and the use of plants.

2009. 533 pp., 300 color, 200 b/w ills., 650 drawings. 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 89.90 / GBP 72.00 / UsD 109.00 978-3-7643-8599-6 English softcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00/ UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-8600-9 English

Constructing LandscapeMaterials, Techniques, Structural ComponentsAstrid Zimmermann (Ed.)

Topseller

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This lexicon serves to clarify important terms and expres-sions that designers use on a daily basis. More than that, it also constitutes a general introduction to the major themes of landscape design.


Lexicon of Garden and Landscape ArchitectureMeto J. Vroom

This book not only recounts the history of the garden—it conjures it up before the reader’s eyes, from the Garden of Eden and the Hanging Gardens of Nebuchadnezzar to the first book on botany and the gardens of the Renais-sance.

2007. 127 pp., 56 color, 6 b/w ills., 14.0 × 19.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 14.90 / GBP 13.50 / UsD 38.87 978-3-7643-7623-9 English

SensationsA Time Travel through Garden HistoryNadine Olonetzky

This book presents an ex-tensive typology of possible approaches to working with the site. With more than three hundred landscape designs from every time and place, it systematically presents the methods that underpin the processes involved in compos-ing landscapes.

2009. 429 pp., 500 drawings. 22.0 × 22.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 54.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-8782-2 English

Composing LandscapesAnalysis, Typology and Experiments for DesignClemens Steenbergen

100 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE gArdens | lAndscApes

Gardens inside buildings represent a sus-tainable vehicle for a host of ecological and economic advantages: factors such as improv-ing the indoor climate and the workplace situation and hence increasing quality of life. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the planning and implementation of this special kind of garden. The planning informa-tion is illustrated with numerous international examples.

2010. approx. 224 pp., approx. 100 color, 30 b/w ills. and drawings, 22.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 99.26 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0620 - 2 English 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0623 - 3 German

Interior GardensDesigning and Constructing Green Spaces in Private and Public BuildingsHaike Falkenberg

History, forms of terrain, basic principles, digital modeling, slope reinforcement systems, construction site implementation, and practi-cal examples—all are treated in detail by the author. Short problems, systematically organ-ized, enable the reader to apply what he or she has learned.


Grading for Landscape Architects and ArchitectsPeter Petschek

New

101gArdens | lAndscApes lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE

Bamboo and its many varie-ties are becoming ever more popular as a design material for landscapes, squares, and gardens. The book describes the properties and habitat requirements of the plant, the breeding of varieties, and the methods of propagation.

2006. 143 pp., 149 color, 6 b/w ills., 24.0 × 33.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 65.00 978-3-7643-7481-5 English

BambooA Material for Landscape and Garden DesignJan Oprins, Harry van Trier

The use of innovative new ma-terials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biode-gradable geotextiles, super-ab-sorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications.

2008. 191 pp., 210 color, 17 b/w ills., 104 drawings. 26.5 x 24.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 69.90 / GBP 63.00 / UsD 99.00 978-3-7643-7700-7 English 978-3-7643-8674-0 french

Living SystemsInnovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape ArchitectureLiat Margolis, Alexander Robinson

The past decade has wit-nessed new interpretations of the great themes of tradi-tional European garden art in profusion. Drawing on his intensive studies of some 30 influential European projects, Udo Weilacher presents a panorama of the most signifi-cant developments since the publication of his ground-breaking work “Between Land-scape Architecture and Land Art” in 1996.


In GardensProfiles of Contemporary European Landscape ArchitectureUdo Weilacher

Construction | Materials

102 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE consTrucTion | mATeriAls

This third, revised edition of best-selling “Waterscapes” reveals the wide variety of possibilities for using water as a creative element in the city, in the landscape and archi-tecture. The works encompass large-scale masterplans, urban parks, river restaura-tions but also interior design schemes and art objects.


Recent WaterscapesPlanning, Building and Designing with WaterHerbert Dreiseitl, Dieter Grau (Eds)

The ongoing renaissance of the inner city in recent years has not in any way lessened its inhabitants’ sense of longing for nature. On the contrary, inner-city solutions will increasingly need to be found to respond to this growing need. The book docu-ments 27 recently completed examples in Europe, designed by internationally renowned landscape architects, such as Gustafson Porter, Michel Desvigne and West 8.

2010. 248 pp., 220 color , 30 b/w ills., 40 drawings. 23.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-0346-0313-3 English / German

Urban Green European Landscape Architecture for the 21st century Annette Becker, Peter Cachola Schmal

(Eds)

European landscape archi-tecture is characterized by its modesty: It is not the designer’s extravagance that shapes the project, but the specific features of the loca-tion. The new reference title “On Site” presents essays, projects and strategies from Berlin to Bordeaux, where location and scene play the leading parts.


On SiteLandscape Architecture EuropeLandscape Architecture Europe

Foundation (Ed.)

New

103consTrucTion | mATeriAls lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE

The Emscher Landscape Park, one of the most important landscape revitalisation projects, encompasses a significant part of the Ruhr Metropolitan Area, the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010. About 30 major parks and landmarks, pits and tips, bridges and trails as well as artistic installations are presented here in essays by renowned authors and in individual project portraits.

2010. 232 pp., 270 color, 30 b/w ills., 50 drawings. 22.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 49.90 /GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-0346-0266-2 English / German

Under the Open Sky Emscher Landscape ParkRVR (Ed.)

With contributions by Henri Bava, Niall

Kirkwood and others

This guidebook presents some eighty parks from eighteen different European countries. Each park and the artworks in it are presented with photo-graphs, plans, and texts.


Sculpture Parks in EuropeA Guide to Art and NatureJimena Blázquez Abascal

This book offers an in-depth look at the measures involved in revitalizing industrial riverbank areas. It uses the ex-amples of already completed projects to thematize the city-planning measures involved as well as project development and financing strategies.


RiverscapesDesigning Urban EmbankmentsMontag Stiftung Urbane Räume,

Regionale 2010 (Eds)

New

regions

104 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE regions

“We don’t sell gardens; we sell images of gardens.” This observation on the part of a landscape architect makes it clear just how important it is that a design be effectively communicated to the clients and the public. The book describes the methods and forms of visual representation in contemporary landscape architecture. Including a DVD with presentation videos.


Visualizing Landscape ArchitectureFunctions, Concepts, StrategiesElke Mertens

In the development of the “landscape idea,” no city played such an important role as did Venice. From about one hundred city gardens, squares, and courtyards, public parks and temporary gardens, the book develops a typology of gardens in a densely built en-vironment that is permeated with history.


The Venetian City GardenPlace, Typology, and PerceptionJohn Dixon Hunt

The Ruhr area—European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010 and one of Europe’s major agglomerations with an indus-trial history—is, just like every ordinary metropolitan area, deeply rooted in a cultural landscape. With the project “Two Hills, One Landscape,” advanced landscape archi-tects, farmers and foresters embark on new ventures in the field of beauty and useful-ness.

2010. 120 pp., 150 color ills., 30 drawings, 22.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 /GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-0346-0260-0 English / German

Field Studies The New Aesthetics of Urban Agriculture RVR (Ed.)

With contributions by Udo Weilacher,

Paolo Bürgi and others

New Topseller

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’scape is the international magazine for landscape ar-chitecture, city planning, and urban design. Lively, with in-ternational voices and a criti-cal eye, it presents selected news items, in-depth feature articles, concise essays, sol-idly based and informative project critiques, portraits of outstanding personalities, and reviews of new literature.

2010. 80 pp., approx. 70 color ills., 30 drawings. 24.0 x 30.0 cm. softcover. approx. EUr 15.00 / GBP 13.50 1/2010 978-3-0346-0325-6 English 2/2010 978-3-0346-0617-2 English Two issues per year

’scape The International Magazine of Landscape Architecture and UrbanismLandscape Architecture Europe

Foundation (Ed.)

How can buildings and open space be integrated by means of design? What potential results from the interaction of landscape planning and the art of engineering? What are the consequences of design chasing after artificiality? This attractive book reveals the pioneering responses that contemporary landscape architects offer to such central questions.

2007. 160 pp., 124 color, 10 b/w ills., 22 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 46.64 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-7958-2 German / English

Insight OutContemporary German Landscape ArchitectureBund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten

bdla (Ed.)

Landscape today is seen as a complex system of biotopes and water cycles, open spaces and built structures, neigh-borhoods and commercial areas. This book analyzes and documents this international development and its signifi-cance for landscape architects.

2009. 176 pp., 150 color, 40 b/w ills., 50 drawings. 24.0 × 30.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 46.64 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 64.95 978-3-0346-0079-8 German / English

Landscape as a SystemContemporary German Landscape ArchitectureBund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten

bdla (Ed.)

Theory | History

106 lANDsCAPE ArCHITECTUrE Theory | hisTory

Like Scandinavian masters before them Claesson Koivisto Rune practice both architecture and design. The architectural projects in this monograph include private houses and interiors from Europe to North and South America, as well as larger buildings like the Sfera Building Culture House in Kyoto, Japan.

2007. 376 pp., 215 color, 181 b/w ills., 76 drawings. 17.0 × 24.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 64.95 978-3-7643-7948-3 English

Claesson Koivisto Rune1. Architecture— 2. DesignPaola Antonelli, Mark Isitt

This first monograph is a reflection of Pierre Charpin’s work: simple, unfussy, fluid. It foregrounds drawing as a creative process of making and translating.


Pierre CharpinEntre les vases / Amidst the vasesmudac (Ed.)

For more than ten years, the celebrated artist Per Arnoldi of Copenhagen has been working together with the world famous London architect Norman Fos-ter. This book provides system-atic and detailed documenta-tion of this entire collaborative spectrum.


Colour Is CommunicationSelected Projects for Foster+Partners 1996–2006Per Arnoldi

Designers

108 DEsIGN designers

Based on conversations with Frutiger himself and on extensive research in France, England, Germany, and Switzerland, this publication provides a highly detailed and accurate account of the type designer’s artistic development and his work. With the support of Pro Helvetia, Swiss Arts Council.

2009. 460 pp., 430 color, 620 b/w ills., 24.5 × 31.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 99.90 / GBP 90.00 / UsD 149.00 978-3-7643-8581-1 English 978-3-7643-8582-8 french

Adrian Frutiger—TypefacesThe Complete WorksHeidrun Osterer, Philipp Stamm, Swiss Foundation Type and Typography (Eds)

Thomas Feichtner is an Austri-an designer who, after consid-erable successes in the field of industrial design, has recently begun to turn heads again with his unusual approach to design. This monograph uses sketches, preliminary models and proto-types to provide a detailed pres-entation of his experimental working methods. With texts by Bernhard E. Bürdek, Lilli Hol-lein and Michael Hausenblas.

2010. 264 pp., 100 color, 50 b/w ills., 50 drawings. 24.0 x 30.0 cm. softcover. EUr 41.96 / GBP 40.00 / UsD 64.95 978-3-0346-0342-3 German / English

Thomas Feichtner— Edge to Edge Experimental Design Peter Noever, MAK (Ed.)

New

109designers DEsIGN

This book places the focus on the editorial design of Mike Meiré. With its many sample images, magazine titles, and model double pages, the book makes it possible to follow along and learn how to find the appropriate form for editorial themes and how, as a designer, to shape and organize content attractively for readers.

2010. approx. 176 pp., approx. 200 color ills., 50 drawings, 24.0 x 30.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 55.98 / GBP 54.00/ UsD 84.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0600 - 4 German / English

Mike Meiré—Editorial Design These DaysGerrit Terstiege ( Ed. )

The Swiss Alfredo Häberli is one of today’s most innovative and successful designers. From wineglasses to chairs, from shoes to shelving systems—some of today’s most eminent Swiss artists stage his works in this publication.

2007. 190 pp., 112 color ills., 24.0 × 28.0 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 46.64 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-8082-3 German / English

Alfredo Häberli —Design Live

Beda Achermann, Alfredo Häberli (Eds)

Mieke Gerritzen developed a strong visual style which slowly became a vision—a clear vision about the state of the world: a place for consumption where fame, power and money are creating the atmosphere.

2008. 160 pp., 200 color ills., 17.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 27.94 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 39.95 978-3-7643-8438-8 German / English / french

Style FirstMieke Gerritzen

New

110 DEsIGN designers

For the first time: the posters of the celebrated graphic artist and typographer. This book is an analytical examination of Tschichold’s posters. It con-tains his own collection of post-ers, with works by Hans Arp, El Lissitzky, László Moholy-Nagy, Oskar Schlemmer, and others, as well as the approximately 70 posters he designed himself.


Jan TschicholdPosters of the AvantgardeMartijn F. Le Coultre, Alston W. Purvis

In his designs, Helmut Schmid (born in Ferlach, Austria, in 1942) produces a unique com-bination of Japanese tradition and Western modernity. This monograph documents and analyzes all of his important works from 1961 until today : basic visual concepts, typefaces, logos, product and packaging identities, and poster and book designs. Now in a Softcover Edition.

2010. 341 pp., 150 color, 400 b/w ills, 24.0 x 24.0 cm. softcover. EUr 37.29 / GBP 36.00/ UsD 54.95 978 - 3 - 7643 - 7510 - 2 German / English

Helmut Schmid : Design Is AttitudeVictor Malsy, Philipp Teufel, Fjodor

Gejko ( Eds. )

A fascinating presentation of Charlotte Perriand’s celebrated furniture designs. A facsimile reproduction of Perriand’s 140 page “Livre de Bord,” her sketchbook during the years 1927–1933, is the centrepiece of this publication. Arthur Rüegg’s introductory essay brings to life in text and image those pioneering years.

2004. 287 pp., 175 color, 64 b/w ills., 24.0 x 29,5 Hardcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 80.00 978-3-7643-7037-4 English

Charlotte Perriand, Livre de Bord 1928–1933Arthur Rüegg (Ed.)

New

111designers DEsIGN

For “TypoLyrics”, celebrated graphic designers like Fons Hickmann as well as talented young designers from all over the world have used song lyrics as the inspiration for innova-tive font designs. The result is a collection of fascinating visuals. Each of the eleven chapters treats a particular font family and song lyrics from a particu-lar musical style.

2010. 208 pp., 200 b/w ills. on colored paper, 22.0 x 28.0 cm. softcover. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-0346-0366-9 English

TypoLyrics The Sound of FontsSlanted (Ed.)

This publication focuses on the learning and function of draw-ing. It provides the vocabulary necessary to communicate about the complex process of drawing— with the goal of ever better results. The book is rounded out by statements from renowned designers, each accompanied by an original drawing, on the significance of drawing to their work.

2010. 224 pp., 400 ills. in color, 19.5 x 24.5 cm. Hardcover. EUr 37.29 / 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-0346-0367-6 German / English

1D—The First DimensionDrawing and Perception—A Workbook for DesignersThomas Neeser, Helmut Germer

The first comprehensive publica-tion about the history, present and future of a design firm with more to offer than just chairs. The book offers an inside look at the firm’s collaboration with architects and designers, in-cluding Charles and Ray Eames, Verner Panton, Herzog and de Meuron.

2008. 396 pp., 795 color, 197 b/w ills., 17.0 × 24.0 cm. Dust jacket. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-8593-4 English

Project VitraSites, Products, Authors, Museum, Collections, Signs; Chronology, GlossaryCornel Windlin, Rolf Fehlbaum (Eds)

New

New112 DEsIGN designers

“Violence” is a frightening demonstration of just how completely the subject of violence dominates the world today. The artistic documents selected here are expressions of that violence, images and signs that represent or indict.

2008. 191 pp., 350 color ills., 23.0 × 29.0 cm. softcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 23.00 / UsD 34.95 978-3-7643-8865-2 English / french / German

Colors Notebook—ViolenceFabrica (Ed.)

“Faces” brings together a fascinating variety of faces—self-portraits as well as portraits of others. Open and coded messages from human beings of today, their feelings, their thoughts, and above all how they see and understand themselves—or how they would like to be seen by others.

2008. 190 pp., 350 color ills., 23.0 × 29.0 cm. softcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 23.00 / UsD 34.95 978-3-7643-8868-3 English / french / German

Colors Notebook—FacesFabrica (Ed.)

While people’s reactions to color vary widely, in design questions it is still possible to establish generally valid color concepts to match the expecta-tions of the various groups of users. This book offers a guide based on a wide range of scientific findings and may be consulted as an authoritative reference by the architecture student and the professional alike.


Color—Communication in Architectural SpaceGerhard Meerwein, Bettina Rodeck,

Frank H. Mahnke

Graphics | Communication

113grAphics | communicATion DEsIGN

Computer and video games are leaving the PC and conquering the arena of everyday life in the form of mobile applications—the result is new types of cities and architecture. How do these games alter our perception of real and virtual space? What can the designers of physical and digital worlds learn from one another?


Space Time PlayComputer Games, Architecture and Urbanism: The Next LevelFriedrich von Borries, Steffen P. Walz,

Matthias Böttger (Eds)

Following over ten thousand copies sold of “Patterns in Design, Art and Architecture,” the next volume, “Patterns2,” presents even more extraor-dinary works by leading firms, artists, designers and architects such as Michael Lin, Rem Kool-haas, and Marimekko.


Patterns 2. Design, Art and ArchitectureBarbara Glasner, Petra Schmidt,

Ursula Schöndeling (Eds)

The definitive overview of patterns in design, art, and ar-chitecture. This book presents the various multidisciplinary approaches to patterns, show-ing the many functions and fields of application. Using ex-amples of contemporary work by internationally renowned designers, it lays out a kalei-doscope of colors and forms before the reader.


Patterns in Design, Art and ArchitecturePetra Schmidt, Annette Tietenberg,

Ralf Wollheim (Eds)

114 DEsIGN grAphics | communicATion

An easy-to-understand guide for designers on the legal topics that deeply affect their everyday professional activities,

“Become a Successful Designer” provides designers with ways to protect and handle their intel-lectual property rights. Focus groups are all kinds of design-ers of the product, interior, fashion, communications, and graphics.

2010. approx. 352 pp., 17.0 × 24.0 cm. softcover. approx. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 44.95 978-3-0346-0101-6 English

Become a Successful DesignerProtect and Manage Your Design Rights InternationallyJoachim Kobuss, Alexander Bretz,

Arian Hassani

“Creating Desired Futures” defines design as a method to develop alternative solutions to complex problems: in 24 essays by designers, architects and representatives of large companies, the book shows how a design-based approach can help define and solve business problems. It presents both specific strategies from actual practice and innovative approaches from the world of corporate consulting.

2010. 408 pp., 450 color ills., 19.0 x 22.5 cm. softcover. EUr 39,90 / GBP 36,00 / UsD 59,95 978-3-0346-0368-3 English

Creating Desired FuturesHow Design Thinking Innovates BusinessMichael Shamiyeh (Ed.)

More and more visual designers are staging three-dimensional scenarios and turning them into posters, flyers, book and magazine covers, and animated films. The result is a host of suggestive new pictorial worlds that range from playfully ar-ranged still lifes to room-filling installations.

2009. 208 pp., 220 color ills., 21.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-8771-6 English

Three D—Graphic SpacesGerrit Terstiege (Ed.)

New


Policy makers at all levels are discovering the notion of crea-tive industries—from economic and innovation strategies to education policy and urban development, the creative industries are being described as a model for success. This book provides a greatly needed overview of the concepts and specific characteristics of this sector.

2008. 158 pp., 15 b/w ills., 5 drawings. 21.0 × 27.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 49.90 / GBP 45.00 / UsD 69.95 978-3-7643-7973-5 English

Creative Industries SwitzerlandFacts—Models—CultureChristoph Weckerle, Manfred Gerig,

Michael Söndermann

Color is one of the central problems of creative work. This illus-trated book embraces the sensuous experience of color, inspir-ing and seducing the reader with projects by outstanding artists, designers, and architects like Gerhard Richter, Konstantin Grcic, and Sauerbruch Hutton, who have formulated characteristic chromatic worlds.


ChromaDesign, Architecture, and Art in ColorBarbara Glasner, Petra Schmidt (Eds)

Topseller

116 DEsIGN grAphics | communicATion

Situated right in the midst of the tumult of urban design are the essays of this book: the projects, observations, descriptions, and commentar-ies explore the possibilities and opportunities, the necessity as well as the incapacity of design in the pulsating, vibrating world of our everyday lives.

2008. 216 pp., 105 color ills., 17.0 × 23.5 cm. softcover. EUr 23.27 / GBP 23.00 / UsD 34.95 978-3-7643-8667-2 German / English

Designing PublicPerspectives for the PublicMichael Erlhoff, Philipp Heidkamp,

Iris Utikal (Eds)

Drawing on examples from the authors’ own experience as exhibition designers, this book examines every phase of exhibi-tion creation. Topics include concept and design, presenta-tion and staging, communi-cative forms and media, text and graphics, typography and layout, and the use of lighting.


Designing ExhibitionsA Compendium for Architects, Designers and Museum ProfessionalsAurelia Bertron, Ulrich Schwarz,

Claudia Frey

The most important funda-mental principles of design theory and methodology are presented in this book, looking in particular at the communica-tive function of products and highlighting aspects such as corporate and service design, design management, strategic design, interface/interaction design and human design.


DesignHistory, Theory and Practice of Product DesignBernhard E. Bürdek


Since the 1990s the kitchen has moved into the design spotlight, and this publication examines and reviews its significance in an architectural, cultural, social and economical context. The authors look at developments and revolutionary kitchen con-cepts of the last decades includ-ing standardized kitchens and open kitchen living spaces.


The KitchenLife World, Usage, PerspectivesKlaus Spechtenhauser (Ed.)


“Hidden Forms” uses examples from Franco Clivio’s collection of objects to reveal clearly and yet poetically the hidden quali-ties that require a practiced gaze. Each object in the col-lection stands for an uncon-ventional, unconstrained, and sometimes unique solution to a problem that is often simple but always fundamental.

2009. 239 pp., 150 color ills., 50 drawings. 22.0 × 23.5 cm. Cloth bound. EUr 34.90 / GBP 32.00 / UsD 49.95 978-3-7643-8966-6 English

Hidden FormsSeeing and Understanding ThingsFranco Clivio, Hans Hansen,

Pierre Mendell

Writings on Design

In cooperation with the Zurich

University of the Arts

“extra”, the indispensable refer-ence work on print finishing, presents the most important finishing techniques practically and theoretically: thirty pages created by renowned designers provide a basis for explaining the special design and techni-cal features of each technique, with an in-depth exploration of its possible uses.


extraEncyclopaedia of Experimental Print FinishingFranziska Morlok, Till Beckmann

Product Design | Interior | Materials

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Trade edition

2010. 320 pp., 500 in color, 50 b/w, 23.5 x 33.5 cm. linen. EUr 119.00 / GBP 108.00 / UsD 150.00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0544 - 1 English

Collector’s Book

limited to 400 numbered copies 2010. 320 pp., 500 in color, 50 b/w, 23.5 x 33.5 cm. linen bound, signed and numbered, fine Art Print by f. Böhm v. Ungaro. Custom Cloth-bound solander box ( 41.2 x 33.0 x 7.0 cm ). EUr 750.00 / GBP 680.00 / UsD 1050.00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0551 - 9 English

Exclusive Collector’s Book

limited to 25 numbered copies 2010. 320 pp., 500 in color, 50 b/w, 23.5 x 33.5 cm. linen. Numbered and custom bound with an embossed silk - linen cover ( 41.2 x 33.0 x 7.0 cm ), incl. a portfolio with 16 exclusive fine art prints of the Commedia dell’Arte–Couture Edition figures, each print individually signed by the fashion designers. EUr 7500.00 / GBP 6800.00 / UsD 10,500.00 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0550 - 2 English

This visual feast for bibliophiles presents the sixteen porcelain figures of the Commedia dell’arte created by Franz Anton Bustelli in 1760, redressed by sixteen internationally renowned fashion designers, including Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Naoki Takizawa, Gareth Pugh, Victor & Rolf, and others. This lavish vol-ume documents—regardless of costs—the making of this limited edition and the experimental process of updating objects like these for the world of today. The photographs taken and selected by the volume’s editor, Florian Böhm, depict scenes from the fash-ion designers’ studios and detail views of the manufactory.

Commedia dell’Arte— Couture Edition Florian Böhm ( Ed. )

New

119producT design | inTerior | mATeriAls DEsIGN

“Limited Language” is a web-platform for generating writing and discussion about the design process. Each of the sub-sections of the book

“limited language : rewriting design” comprises an article from the website, followed by a reflection/response to the topic by the responses raised on limitedlanguage.org.


limited language: rewriting designresponding to a feedback cultureColin Davies, Monika Parrinder (Eds)

“Limited Edition” is the new phenomenon in furniture design. With prototypes, one-offs and limited product lines, designers are making furniture objects outside of, and parallel to, the industrial manufactur-ing system. This book docu-ments this new phenomenon in meticulous investigative essays and presents a fascinating col-lection of works.


Provides essential introductory information for designers and interior designers. From the realm of interior design, for example, it deals with ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs, etc.—from that of material science, with carpets, wallpaper, wall paint, glass, wood materi-als, stone, and concrete.

2009. 304 pp., 73 color, 126 b/w ills., 15,5 x 22,0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 29.90 / GBP 27.00 / UsD 39.95 978-3-7643-7820-2 English

Limited EditionPrototypes, One-Offs and Design Art FurnitureSophie Lovell

ManuscriptEssentials for the Everyday Use of Interior Architects and DesignersMüller-Schöll

Topseller


For all creative profession-als who rely on materials and technologies: “Materiology” is written in a style that conveys a wealth of information in a lan-guage that’s easy to understand. This book covers everything you always wanted to know about materials, from basic to cut-ting edge materials, and about processes.

2009. 342 pp., 200 color ills., 20,0 × 29,5 cm. Hardcover. EUr 79.90 / GBP 72.00 / UsD 115.00 978-3-7643-8424-1 English 978-3-7643-8425-8 french

MateriologyThe Creative Industry’s Guide to Materials and TechnologiesDaniel Kula, Élodie Ternaux

The book offers a systematic overview of the currently avail-able sustainable materials and provides the reader with all the information needed to assess a new material’s suitability and potential for a given project. Along the way, it examines natural and biodegradable materials, while also presenting materials with multifunctional properties and the potential for diminishing energy requirements.

2010. approx. 240 pp., approx. 400 color ills., 22.0 x 28.0 cm. Hardcover. approx. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 80.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0663 - 9 English

Material Revolution: Sustainable Multi - Purpose Materials for Design and ArchitectureSascha Peters

New


Bar, surface, body, and space are the fundamental elements of the design process. Every form, however complex, may be understood as a variation of them. “Transformation” represents a foundational work for architects, designers, and lay people with an interest in cultural history: the unrivaled grammar of design.


TransformationBasic Principles and Methodology of DesignRoland Knauer

Universal DesignSolutions for Barrier-free LivingOliver Herwig

This book takes an in-depth look at design processes, with 21 depictions of “the making of” products from a wide variety of industries. Renowned design-ers like Konstantin Grcic, the Bouroullecs, or Hella Jongerius show how they go about design-ing products, the tools they use for visualization and how projects change during the model phase.


The Making of DesignFrom the First Model to the Final ProductGerrit Terstiege (Ed.)

This book examines the per-sonal situation of an ever-aging generation from head to toe and introduces design strate-gies, product innovations, and architectural solutions for a barrier-free world.


Topseller


Englich and Remmers provide a comprehensive, analytical, and programmatic introduction to face-to-face communication in the work world. How to foster communication processes, structure them sensibly, and avoid unnecessary friction and needless follow-up costs, all through proper planning.

2008. 304 pp., 120 color ills., 280 drawings. 24.0 × 28.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 59.90 / GBP 54.00 / UsD 84.95 978-3-7643-8758-7 English 978-3-7643-8759-4 french

Planning Guide for Conference and Communication EnvironmentsConference. ExcellenceGuido Englich, Burkhard Remmers

“Unfolded” demonstrates the possibilities paper holds today for product design, fashion, and art and provides designers with valuable inspirations. From washi paper to ceramic and carbon fiber paper, it presents the state of the art in research and develop-ment as well as the most important methods and technologies in handcrafts and industry.


UnfoldedPaper in Design, Art, Architecture and IndustryPetra Schmidt, Nicola Stattmann

Topseller


“Dress Code: Interior Design for Fashion Shops” presents a se-lection of innovative and excit-ing retail interiors from across the globe. Expect the very latest shops, showrooms, boutiques and flagship stores created by the world’s most distinctive and influential designers.


Dress CodeInterior Design for Fashion ShopsIn cooperation with FRAME

Stories about ourselves and the desires that drive us: show-casing today’s shop window culture.

2005. 216 pp., 232 color ills., 23.0 × 29.7 cm. Hardcover. EUr 27.94 / GBP 25.00 / UsD 82.85 978-3-7643-7192-0 English Not available in the Netherlands, Belgium, luxembourg, Japan, korea, Taiwan and China.

ForefrontThe Culture of Shop Window DesignShonquis Moreno

In cooperation with FRAME

“Atmosphere” invites, encour-ages and motivates. It goes beyond the basic components of form, color and material to identify and explore seven atmospheric layers that not only exist simultaneously but—owing to their fleeting nature—can easily merge to form new combinations, over and over again.


AtmosphereThe Shape of Things to Come: Architecture, Interior Design and ArtHanneke Kamphuis, Miegiel Loeffen,

Hedwig van Onna



“Relax” showcases the 32 hot-test designs. It covers spas and thermal baths, massage, hair and beauty salons, health farms and gyms. All projects feature quality photography, in-depth essays, floor plans, project de-tails and contact information.


RelaxInteriors for Human WellnessIn cooperation with FRAME

International trends in creative office design from all over the world: the projects that make up “The Other Office” identify those offices that keep abreast of the rapid pace of change and, more importantly, set the pace.

2004. 240 pp., 262 color ills., 34 drawings. 18,5 x 25,8 cm. Hardcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 77.95 978-3-7643-7048-0 English Not available in the Netherlands, Belgium, luxembourg, Japan, korea, Taiwan and China.

The Other OfficeCreative Workplace DesignMatthew Stewart


What’s the recipe for design-ing a successful restaurant?

“Bon Appétit—Restaurant Design” reveals the secret with an exclusive look at restaurant interiors. Taking thirty-five late-breaking projects as examples, it presents restaurants from around the world.


Bon AppétitRestaurant DesignMarlous Willems (Ed.)



“Frame: The Back Issue” is a celebration of 50 issues of a design magazine. It represents an opportunity to give lovers of Frame the ultimate fan book to read, to keep, to use. This publication features 50 excep-tional articles on designs and projects that helped shape the magazine.


Frame: The Back IssueThe Essential Guide to Frame’s First 50 IssuesIn cooperation with FRAME

How can design help to make PR events unique and compel-ling occasions? For the first time, “Happening. Design for Events” sets its sights on the total design of PR events and uses selected projects to show that there is virtually no limit to the influence and variety that are possible in this area.


HappeningDesign for EventsSarah Schultz, Marlous Willems (Eds)


This stunning book features some twenty portraits of dis-tinguished and selected design firms from all over the world. Their spectacular designs for bars, nightclubs, discos and dance clubs are presented, revealing the wide spectrum of creativity. A ten-page profile is dedicated to each design firm and full business details are included.


Night FeverInterior Design for Bars and ClubsIn cooperation with FRAME


Design is becoming a recognized academic discipline, and design research is the driv-ing force behind this transformation. This book charts the field of design research with introductory essays and selected research projects. The authors of the essays, all lead-ing international de-sign scholars, stake out positions on the most important questions of design research.


Design Research NowEssays and Selected ProjectsRalf Michel (Ed.)

In cooperation with the

Board of International

Research in Design (BIRD)

This dictionary pro-vides a stimulating and categorial foundation for a serious interna-tional discourse on design. It is a handbook for everyone con-cerned with design in career or education, who is interested in it, enjoys it, and wishes to understand it. Covers and defines some 270 terms.

2008. 472 pp., 16.8 × 22.4 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 54.95 978-3-7643-7739-7 English

Design DictionaryPerspectives on Design TerminologyMichael Erlhoff, Timothy

Marshall (Eds)




The concept “Design-erly Ways of Knowing” emerged in the late 1970s alongside new approaches in design education. This book is a unique insight into expanding discipline area with important implications for design research, education and practice.

2007. 141 pp., 16 drawings. 16.8 × 22.4 cm. softcover. EUr 39.90 / GBP 36.00 / UsD 59.95 978-3-7643-8484-5 English

Designerly Ways of KnowingNigel Cross




This publication explores a very special kind of design—the phenomenon, as nor-mal as it is wonderful, in which people with no formal training in design take things that have already been designed and reuse them, convert them to new uses.


Design by UseThe Everyday Metamorphosis of ThingsUta Brandes, Sonja Stich,

Miriam Wender




studies | Professional Practice

127sTudies | proFessionAl prAcTice DEsIGN

“ Good Design 10 ” presents the works selected by the Deut-scher Designer Club (DDC) in its annual “ Good Design 10 ” competition— prizewin-ning design from architecture, product and trade fair design, corporate communication, digital design, or advertising. The competition has now been expanded to include two new categories : “ Graphic Fine Art ” and “ Photo / Film ”.

2010. 508 pp., 640 ills. in color, 14.0 x 19.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 37.29 / GBP 36.00/ UsD 59.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0557 - 1 German / English

Good Design 10Deutscher Designer Club (Ed.)

Vol. 1: Industrial + Exhibition Design


Vol. 2: Graphic + Multimedia Design


Set:

2009. 520 pp., 1900 color ills., 24.0 × 29.7 cm. EUr 84.02 / GBP 80.00 / UsD 134.00 978-3-0346-0061-3

Since 1998 the bilingual “De-signer Profile” has been the au-thoritative work on the design scene and present a selection of the best Design offices from the fields of industrial, exhibition, graphic and multimedia design. In this year: new layout, inter-views and essays with renowned designers and entrepreneurs.

Designer Profile 2010/2011Germany, Austria, Switzerland; Designers present themselvesform books (Ed.)

New

New

Design Annuals

128 DEsIGN design AnnuAls

For the seventh time, the iF communication design award honors commercials, publica-tions, campaigns, corporate reports, websites, and other communication media which are especially outstanding in their designs. The “ iF commu-nication design award yearbook 2010 ” offers an appraisal and appreciation of the winners as well as exciting insights into the world of communication design.

2010. 632 pp., 1600 color ills., 24.0 x 24.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 46.64 / GBP 45.00/ UsD 64.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0610 - 3 German / English

The yearbook 2010 introduces all of the winners of the coveted iF product design award. A detailed index of manufactur-ers and designers facilitates the search for particular products. It’s a user-friendly reference work for anyone with an inter-est in design and an informa-tive archive for manufacturers, designers, and opinion makers from media, economy and politics.

2010. 1016 pp., 950 color ills., 24.0 x 24.0 cm. Hardcover. EUr 60.65 / GBP 58.00 / UsD 89.95 978-3-0346-0319-5 German / English

iF product design award yearbook 2010 iF International Forum Design (Ed.)

iF communication design award yearbook 2010iF International Forum Design (Ed.)

Swiss Federal Design Awards 2010Federal Office of Culture ( Ed. )

Each year, on the occasion of the annual Swiss Federal Design Awards, the Federal Office of Culture releases a publication and mounts an exhibition. They serve as platforms for present-ing and documenting all the award - winners together with their prizewinning projects in text and images. On display are works from a broad range of fields, including fashion, graphic design, and jewelry.

2010. approx. 80 pp., approx. 150 color, 100 b/w ills., 23.0 x 30.0 cm. softcover. EUr 12.06 / GBP 12.00/ UsD 16.95 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0602 - 8 German / English / french

New New New

129design AnnuAls DEsIGN

form 233 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0398 - 0 July / August 2010

form 234 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0396 - 6 september / october 2010

form 235 978 - 3 - 0346 - 0394 - 2 November / December 2010

Anyone wanting to find out about the current design trends needs and reads “form” the international design maga-zine. Each issue focuses on the design process: Wide-ranging features offer insights into how extra-ordinary products and graphic projects have unfolded. An up-to-date layout, refined printing graphics and contribu-tions by visual designers ensure

“form” is a special visual and haptic experience.

2010. approx. 120 pp., 23.0 x 29.7 cm. softcover. approx. EUr 16.90 / GBP 15.00 German / English Published bimonthly Also available as standing order

form—The Making of DesignGerrit Terstiege (Ed.)

The Federal Republic of Germany’s highest official design award: The catalogue offers detailed presentations of the prizewinners as well as accounts of some two hundred other nominated products. The publication opens with a greet-ing from the Federal Minister of Economics.


Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2009Rat für Formgebung (Ed.)

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Architecture → Landscape Architecture → Design →

Titles

#1D → —The First Dimension 1125 Codes → 93128 Colors → 60

A Access for All → 53Acoustics and Sound Insulation → 45Adrian Frutiger—Typefaces → 109Alexandre → Chemetoff Visits 96Alfredo Häberli —Design Live → 110Alvar Aalto—The Complete Work → 16The Unité d’Habitation in Marseille → and the

four other unité blocks 29Apartment Block 24 N.C. and →

Le Corbusier’s Home 28Apertures → 87Architectural Guide Basel → 77Architecture—a Synoptic Vision → 91Architecture in Context → 20Architecture in Existing Fabric → 55Architecture: the Element of Success → 83Architekten Profile 2011/2012 → 39Architekture Avantgarde Austria 1956–1973 → 78Art and Architecture → 92Atmosphere → 124Atmospheres → 38The → Austrian Phenomenon 78

BBamboo → 102Barragán—Space and Shadow, →

Walls and Colour 18Barrier - Free Design → 45Basics Architectural Photography → 85Basics Barrier-Free Planning → 86Basics CAD → 86Basics Career Start Set → 85Basics Construction Scheduling → 90Basics Design and Living → 87Basics Design Ideas → 86Basics Designing → with Plants 87Basics Designing with Water → 87Basics Design Methods → 87Basics Facade Apertures → 87Basics Glass Construction → 87

Basics Loadbearing Systems → 88Basics Masonry Construction → 88Basics Materials → 88Basics Modelbuilding → 88Basics Project Planning → 88Basics Roof Construction → 88Basics Room Conditioning → 89Basics Site Management → 89Basics Spatial Design → 89Basics Technical Drawing → 89Basics Tendering → 89Basics Timber Construction → 89Basics Urban Analysis → 90Basics Urban Building Blocks → 90Basics Water Cycles → 90Bauhaus Twenty—21 → 92Become a Successful Designer → 115Bernard Tschumi → 37Beyond Modernist Masters → 79Beyond the Grid—Architecture and →

Information Technology 58Bon Appétit → 125Building Integrated Photovoltaics → 58Building Projects in China → 83Building Projects in the European Union → 83Building with Earth → 62Building with Large Clay Blocks → 46Building with Steel → 46Building with Straw → 62Building with Water → 76

CCharlotte Perriand, →

Livre de Bord 1928–1933 111Christoph Mäckler → 31Chroma → 116Cities of Change: Addis Ababa → 79City of Collision → 79Claesson Koivisto Rune → 108Claude-Nicolas Ledoux → 30ClimateDesign → 59ClimateSkin → 58Code → 93Color—Communication in →

Architectural Space 113Colors Notebook—Faces → 113Colors Notebook—Violence → 113Colour Is Communication → 108C → ommedia dell’Arte— Couture Edition 119Complexity → 94Components and Connections → 55Components and Systems → 55Composing Landscapes → 100Concrete → 46Constructing Architecture → 50

Titles

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Constructing Landscape → 99Construction Materials Manual → 40Counterpoint: Daniel Libeskind → 30Courtyard Houses → 72Creating Desired Futures → 115Creative Industries Switzerland → 116Crucial Words → 92

DDado → 33Design → 46Design → 117Design Award of the Federal Republic of →

Germany 2009 130Design by Use → 127Design Dictionary → 127Designerly Ways of Knowing → 127Designer Profile 2010/2011 → 128Designing Exhibitions → 117Designing Public → 117Design Research Now → 127Developments in Timber Engineering → 66Deviations → 84Dieter Kienast → 97Digital Culture in Architecture → 57Drawing the Ground— →

Landscape Urbanism Today 34Dress Code → 124Dressed Stone → 47Dry Construction → 47

EEnergy-Efficiency Upgrades → 47Energy Manual → 40Engineering for a Finite Planet → 59Erich Mendelsohn— the Complete Works → 31ETFE → 63Explorations in Architecture → 93Exploring Boundaries → 39extra → 118

FFacade Construction Manual → 40Façades → 53Façades → 56Failed Stone → 65Field Studies → 105Flat Roof Con-struction Manual → 41Floor Plan Manual → 74Footbridges → 77Forefront → 124form— The Making of Design → 130Frame: The Back Issue → 126Frank Lloyd Wright → 39Freestanding Houses → 72Frei Otto. Complete Works → 33

GGatermann + Schossig → 19Gert Wingårdh → 38Glass in Building → 48Glass Structures → 64Good Design 10 → 128Grading for Landscape Architects →

and Architects 101Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann → 31

HHappening → 126Heidi Weber—50 Years Ambassador →

for Le Corbusier 1958–2008 25Helmut Schmid : Design Is Attitude → 111Hermann & Valentiny and Partners → 20Herzog & de Meuron, The Complete Works → 21Hidden Forms → 118Home Delivery → 75Housing → 74Housing+ → 73

IIdeas Exchange → 19iF → communication design award

yearbook 2010 129iF product design award yearbook 2010 → 129Illuminating → 66In Detail: Building in Existing Fabric → 43In Detail: Building Simply → 43In Detail: Building Skins → 43In Detail: Cost-Effective Building → 44In Detail: Exhibitions and Displays → 70In Detail: High-Density Housing → 70In Detail: Housing for People of All Ages → 71In Detail: Interior Spaces → 44In Detail: Interior Surfaces and Materials → 44In Detail: Semi-Detached and →

Terraced Houses 71In Detail: Single Family Houses → 71In Detail: Small Structures → 70In Detail: Solar Architecture → 45Industrial Buildings → 67In Gardens → 102Insight Out → 106Insulating Materials → 48Interior Gardens → 101Interiors Con-struction Manual → 41Intermediate Natures → 97

JJan Tschichold → 111Jean Prouvé—Complete Works → 35Jean Prouvé— Highlights 1917–1944 → 34Jo Coenen → 18

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KKengo Kuma → 22Kengo Kuma— Breathing Architecture → 22Kiessler + Partner Architekten → 22

LLandscape as a System → 106Landscape Infrastructure → 98Learning from China → 80Le Corbusier and the Architectural →

Promenade 27Le Corbusier—Complete Works in 8 volumes → 23Le Corbusier—Polychromie architecturale → 24Le Corbusier— → The Artist 25Le Corbusier: The Chapel at Ronchamp → 28Le Corbusier—The Graphic Work → 25Le Corbusier: The Monastery of →

Sainte Marie de La Tourette 29Le Corbusier: The Villa Savoye → 29Le Corbusier: The Villas La Roche-Jeanneret → 30Leistungsform / Form Follows Performance → 37Lexicon of Garden and Landscape →

Architecture 100Light for Cities → 66Lighting Design → 48Light Zone City → 67Limited Edition → 120limited language: rewriting design → 120Liquid Stone → 65Living by the Sea → 75Living for the Elderly → 68Living in the Alps → 74Living Plans → 75Living Systems → 102Ludwig Mies van der Rohe → 32

MMade in Norway → 78Maison Blanche— →

Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier 26Martin Rauch → 61Material Design → 60Material Revolution: Sustainable Multi - Purpose →

Materials for Design and Architecture 121Materiology → 121Michele Arnaboldi Architect → 17Mike Meiré → —Editorial Design 110Mirei Shigemori—Rebel in the Garden → 98Modern Traditions → 80MOVE—Architecture in Motion— →

Dynamic Components and Elements 56Museum Buildings → 67

NNano Materials → 62

New Alpine Architecture → 81New Approaches to Housing for the Second →

Half of Life 76New Forms of Collective Housing in Europe → 76New Tectonics → 57Night Fever → 126Non-Fictional Narratives → 18nps tchoban voss → 32

OOffice Buildings → 68Old & New → —Design Manual for Revitalizing

Existing Buildings 54On Site → 103Ortner & Ortner → 33Oscar Niemeyer → 32Outline → 36

PPattern → 94Patterns 2. Design, Art and Architecture → 114Patterns in Design, Art and Architecture → 114Photovoltaics → 49Pierre Charpin → 108Pinpoint → 50Planetary Gardens → 96Planning → 88Planning Guide for Conference and →

Communication Environments 123Plaster, Render, Paint and Coatings → 49Plastics in Architecture and Construction → 60Portable Architecture → 57Prefabricated Systems → 56Project Vitra → 112Protect and Manage Your Design Rights →

Internationally 115

QQuartier Ecoparc / Ecoparc Quarter → 81

RRecent Waterscapes → 103Re: CP → 34Refurbishment Manual → 42Relax → 125Research and Technology → 69Riverscapes → 104Roof Construction Manual → 42Rosemarie Trockel → 98Row Houses → 72

SSacred Buildings → 69Scale: Open → | Close 51Scale: Enclose → | Build 51Scale : Heat | Cool → 52’scape → 106

134 INDEx TiTles

Schools and Kindergartens → 69Schulitz Architekten → 37Sculpture Parks in Europe → 104Sensations → 100Simulation → 94Small Scale, Big Change → 74Small Town Sustainability → 81Smart Materials in Architecture, →

Interior Architecture and Design 63Smart Surfaces and their Application in →

Architecture and Design 63Space Time Play → 114Style First → 110Sustainable Architecture in Vorarlberg → 82Sustainable Design → 59Swiss Federal Design Awards 2010 → 129Switzerland—an Urban Portrait → 82Syntax of Landscape → 97Systems in Timber Engineering → 65

TTadao Ando → 17Tendencies → —Recent Architecture in Ticino 78Territories → 96The Architect, the Cook and Good Taste → 91The Architecture of Richter & Dahl Rocha → 36The Articulate Surface → 53The Art of Precast Concrete → 64The Force Is in the Mind → 84The Kitchen → 118The Making of Design → 122The Modulor and Modulor 2 → 26The Other Office → 125The Rauch House → 61The Rhetoric of Modernism: →

Le Corbusier as a Lecturer 28The Unité d’Habitation in Marseille → 29The Urban Code of China → 80The Venetian City Garden → 105The Villas of Le Corbusier and →

Pierre Jeanne ret 1920–1930 27Thinking Architecture → 38Thomas Feichtner → —Edge to Edge 109Three D—Graphic Spaces → 115Timber Construction Manual → 42Tools for Ideas → 84Topotek1 → 98Town Houses → 72Town Spaces → 82Transformation → 122Translucent Materials → 49Transparent Plastics → 64Typology+ → 73Typo Lyrics → 112

UUnder the Open Sky → 104Une petite maison 1923 → 26Unfolded → 123Universal Design → 122Urban Green → 103

VValode & Pistre Architects → 37Visualizing Landscape Architecture → 105Von Gerkan, Marg und Partner → 19

WWood Houses → 77workmanship → 36Works from the Heidi Weber Collection → 25

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Architects and Designers

A Aalto, Alvar 16 →Ando, Tadao 17 →Angélil, Marc 79 →Arnoldi, Per 108 →

B Barragán, Luis 18 →

C Carpenter 60 →Charpin, Pierre 108 →Claesson Koivisto Rune 108 →Chementoff, Alexandre 96 →Clement, Gilles 96 →Coenen, Jo 18 →

D Denton Corker Marshall 18 →Deplazes, Andrea 50 →Diener, Roger 82 →

F Feichtner, Thomas 109 →Frutiger, Adrian 109 →

G Gatermann + Schossig 19 →Gerkan, Marg und Partner 19 →Gerritzen, Mieke 110 →

H Häberli, Alfredo 110 →Hadid, Zaha 53 →Hermann & Valentiny 20 →Herzog & de Meuron 21, 64, 69 →Herzog, Thomas 40, 42 →

J Jeanneret, Charles-Edouard 26 →

K Kienast, Dieter 97 →Kiessler + Partner 22 →Krier, Rob 82 →Kuma, Kengo 22 →

L Latz, Peter 97 →Le Corbusier 23 → –30Ledoux, Claude-Nicolas 30 →Libeskind, Daniel 30 →

M Mäckler, Christoph 31 →Mendell, Pierre 118 →Mendelsohn, Erich 31 →Meyer, Adrian 91 →Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig 32 →Minke, Gernot 62 →Mirei Shigemori 98 →

N Niemeyer, Oscar 32 →

O Ortner & Ortner 33 →Otto, Frei 33 →

P Perriand, Charlotte 111 →Pfeifer, Günter 72 →Price, Cedric 34 →Prouvé, Jean 34, 35, 75 →

RRichter & Dahl Rocha 36 →RKW Architektur + Städtebau 36 →

S Schmid, Helmut → 111Schmidt Hammer & Lassen 36 →Schulitz, Helmut C. 37 →Schumacher, Michael 56 →Shigemori, Mirei 98 →

T tchoban voss 32 →Tschichold, Jan 111 →Tschumi, Bernard 37 →

V Valode & Pistre Architects 37 →Vitra 112 →

W West 8 103 →Wilkinson Eyre 39 →Wingårdh, Gert 38, 92 →Wright, Frank Lloyd 39 →

ZZumthor, Peter 38 →

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136 INDEx ArchiTecTs | designers

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