Glass protects from sunshine, warmth, noise and radiation. It can be self-cleaning, energy storing, regulating and supporting. Glass can do more than encase and illuminate, it can expressively put on display and so accompanies light on its way in both directions. It is provided every time again, what phenomenal qualitites glass contributes as an architectural building block. Glass primarily offers design options by the various styles of treating its surface. Layering, printing, colouring, marking and etching create in isolation or in combination a wide range of the most diverse appearances, which allow the designer a free hand in the process of applying his ideas. This book introduces notable objects from the areas of private living,...
ISBN: 3-937718-35-4
Издательство:
daab
Дата выхода: январь 2010
This collection featuring some of the most splendid getaway havens nestled throughout Africa is sure to please even the most finicky would-be voyagers. Includes hotel pricing, contact information, interior and exterior photographs, and more. Формат издания: 19 см х 24 см.
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1499-6
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
The second instalment of Angelika Taschen`s round-up of the world`s most exceptional hotels and retreats is packed with awe-inspiring photos and tantalizing descriptions of the world`s greatest getaways. While few will visit them all, this collection provides a dizzying array of exotic destinations for the armchair traveler. Highlights include a California inn where Liberace would have felt right at home, and shabby-chic bungalows on Highway 1 in Big Sur. Choose from luxurious residences nestled on the Ubud hillside overlooking the Ayung River in Bali, or oceanside bungalows on a Brazilian archipelago. Go camping in "royal style" in the Indian desert, or opt for a luxury tented camp on an island in the best game-viewing location in...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-0999-2
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
The Mediterranean is a mythical place, with three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and 30 countries sharing its coastline. These disparate cultures are all blessed with its fine climate, luxuriant fauna and flora, and the intense blues of its sea. Angelika Taschen has discovered the very best of this legendary region. Included here are the glamorous Eden Roc on the Cote d Azur, the stylish Monte Carlo Beach Hotel created by India Mahdavi, the hotel Stella Maris north of Portofino accessible only by boat or trekking - and of course the famous Amalfi Coast with its numerous beautiful hotels. Add to these the tiny hotel on the small Croatian island of Lopud, and the exclusive Perivolas in Santorini, and last but not least, the new...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1239-8
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2010
More than a travel or holiday guide, "Great Escapes: Asia" is first and foremost a photo album featuring the opulent, exotic hotels that highlight the mysterious charms of this region. Формат издания: 19 см х 24 см.
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1481-1
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
This guide features more than 1,900 hotels and more than 2,000 restaurants. In addition, it includes practical information, town and city plans and describes places of interest.
ISBN: 978-2-067153-51-6
Издательство:
Michelin
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Стильно оформленное подарочное издание в суперобложке, с трехсторонним золотым обрезом и шелковым ляссе. One of Dickens`s most renowned and enjoyable novels, Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, an orphan boy who wishes to transcend his humble origins and finds himself unexpectedly given the opportunity to live a life of wealth and respectability. Over the course of the tale, in which Pip encounters such famous characters as Miss Havisham, Herbert Pocket and Joe Gargery, he comes to realise that his money is tainted and the girl he loves will not return his affections; happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more...
ISBN: 978-1-904633-07-5
Издательство:
Collector's Library
Дата выхода: январь 2013
Holistic Yoga Holidays. Beautiful locations, acclaimed yoga masters, restorative retreats. Looking for a tranquil vacation that leaves you relaxed, restored and uplifted? Then try a yoga retreat. Even if enlightenment is not your aim, you ll definitely achieve a luminous glow. Yogis understand the positive influence of natural surroundings and feng shui on the body, mind and soul, while the healthy organic food (almost always vegetarian) served at most retreats leaves you feeling lighter and purified. Whether you go by yourself, with a friend or partner, or even in a group, you will always find friendly company. Angelika Taschen has travelled the world to select the most exquisite and inspirational yoga retreats: choose from an exotic...
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1231-2
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2010
Featuring a selection of the most unique hotels and guesthouses from Sweden to Turkey all places where you can melt away from the problems of the real world, the book mixes gorgeous color photographs with directions, pricing, and contact information. Since reading is a requisite part of your relaxing escape, we also suggest books for you to take along to each destination. From a lighthouse in Wales to a former monastery in Spain, these are the sorts of hotels that will open up your senses and just might change your whole perspective on life. Формат издания: 19 см х 24 см.
ISBN: 978-3-8365-1501-6
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: январь 2000
Setting out on the trail of Greek Architecture, this volume presents a comprehensive survey which extends beyond the borders of Greece itself to include southern Italy, Asia Minor and Persia. Fortifications, domed tombs, theatres, oracular sites, temples and palaces dating from the sixteenth to the fourth century B.C. are all set within their cultural and historical context, conveying a vivid impression of the architecture of Ancient Greece and its profound importance. Формат: 24 см х 30 см.
ISBN: 3-8228-1225-0
Издательство:
TASCHEN
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
During his trips to Greece, Axel Mosler visited not only the mainland and the Peloponnese peninsular, but also the islands scattered like jewels over the Aegean Sea. In addition to the capital city of Athens, his photographs also portray the most beautiful coastal regions and the mountain villages with their Byzantine "onion-dome" churches. Time and again, our gaze directed to the ancient temples - a legacy of the epoch which made the country the cradle of Europe.
ISBN: 978-3-89823-338-5
Издательство:
Editionpanorama
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Что это такое. Обыкновенный настенный календарь с необыкновенным содержанием - известными на весь мир демотиваторами от великолепной и мрачной Grumpy Cat. Кто главный герой. Grumpy Cat ("Сердитая кошка"), известная в России также под именами "Сердитый кот", "Мрачный кот" и даже "Грустный кот" - самая известная кошка Интернета. Свою популярность она приобрела благодаря забавной мордочке с вечно сердитым выражением, в...
ISBN: 978-5-699-81350-6
Издательство:
Эксмо
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2015