The purpose and primary function of wayfinding and signage design is to provide spatial orientation as quickly and clearly as possible. Respective concepts and systems can be designed for individual b
Although research is the engine of all innovation, the research building as a purely functional building has not been of any architectural interest for a long time. However, there is consensus now tha
Hospital architecture reflects society in a state of flux. How do we care for our patients? What working environments do we offer caregivers? How does the hospital fit into our city? When it comes to
In Bratislava, important developments in European architectural and cultural history are condensed as if under a magnifying glass. Visibly to this day, they have inscribed themselves into the urban fa
After the Middle Ages, concrete fell into oblivion and was only rediscovered around 1700. Through constant further development and improvement, it became the most widely used building material of our
This title is dedicated to a common and very frequent construction task in Switzerland and Austria: the detached house. Current design trends and new interpretations of alpine building cultures, diffe
As a rapidly growing capital, Berlin is currently experienc-ing a further phase of intensive construction activity, accompanied by committed debates about the architectural future of the city. More th
The use and popularity of this building material has not feigned one bit over the millennia, and is even gaining even popularity today. Bricks are the only non-natural building material that can look
An extraordinary variety of well-designed middle-class family dwellings in GermanyFor many people home ownership is one of the most important goals in life and the biggest private investment. In Germa
Meeting, or even exceeding the high esthetic expectations of the traveling architect. Germany is one of the most popular destinations in the world: on over 350,000 square kilometers the traveler is of
Enthralling room concepts and convincing spatial solutions for the efficient use of limited spaceThe aim to live in a mini house can have various reasons: for many it stands for a better, more livable
A journey through the surprising, adventurous and unlimited world of pallet design.Today still in Tokyo, tomorrow already in Cape Town, Bar-celona or San Francisco: pallets are the universal symbol fo
Whether strict and orthogonal or undulating and curved, whether rough and natural or polished and elegant...Wood is nature’s greatest resource, embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worl
The adaptive reuse approach is gaining ground also in the hotel industry. The careful and respectful handling of the building fabric is as important in this process as the creative extension. Converti
The evolution from yesterday''s purely functional and usually soulless bathroom to today''s private oasis that comes in all shapes and sizes – sometimes almost like a piece of art – continues to open
Architecture and the architectural discourse have become ever more important for the creative hub of Berlin. Whether new constructions or building redevelopments, interior design, landscape architectu
The design of open spaces around a company headquarters or within a company premises are increasingly important. The implementations are remarkably diverse, their conception often depending on whether
Places of coffee consumption of very different kinds are an indispensable as part of urban life all over the world. This publication shows how cafés, coffee houses and coffee shops are designed today.
The continual development of educational concepts and new didactic approaches are changing everyday life in schools and, with it, the functional and aesthetic qualities of this building task. Classroo
The most extraordinary living spaces can be created from old silos or depreciated office buildings, vacant churches, former station buildings or obsolete infrastructure buildings with the creative app
Vibrant cities or quiet idyllic landscapes, Mediterranean coasts or alpine mountain ranges: Europe''s unique cultural and natural diversity attracts people from around the world. This volume takes the
A key symbol of globalization, containers have connected the globe for many decades. Now the networking is entering its second round: Architecturally redesigned containers are present in our direct li
What will architecture be like in the coming years and decades? Are new trends and tendencies emerging? This book presents architects and companies of all schools and styles that could determine the f
In the world of architecture and construction there is a general consensus that many existing residential buildings will have to be substantially renovated within the next few years – not only because
Creativity and workmanship under a single roof, yet neither a university nor a factory – labs, studios and workshops are hubs of creative innovation and practical implementation. These two premi
Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is utilized, perimeter blo
Architecture from and in Berlin has always been a reflection of the current global building sector and a trend indicator at the same time. Whether residential construction, landscape design, or traffi
What does architecture have to do with health? This fundamental, yet unusual question is based on the elementary consideration of how built environments can contribute to healing and convalescence. Th
Buildings designated brutalist in style were largely built in the 1960s and 1970s, exuding an aura of daring, uncompromising design today. Vilified for decades as the step-child of modernism, brutalis
This publication shows how architects translate their architectural style into product design or modify it to suit the task at hand. It is fascinating to observe how the vaulted walls in a piece of pa
This title presents residential projects in which daylight is a fundamental feature of the design as it is an important consideration in almost every architectural project: conservatories or winter ga
For many people it is increasingly important to be able to move easily, to be able to react spontaneously to personal desires or life changes of all kinds. Because of the needs to both preserve our id
This fundamental work provides an overview of the whole creative realm of contemporary landscape architecture. The approximately three dozen chapters chart the various tasks and challenges in comprehe
Buildings and spaces bearing traces of the past that are integrated into new functional and artistic concepts are galvanizing the architecture and design scene. As a result of the increased awareness
This volume addresses and examines how real estate marketing can be approached in order to be successful. The relevant analytical and strategic processes and methods are presented and explained. In th
Wood has become a source of fascination and inspiration in contemporary architecture. The sustainable and locally available building material is easy to process, structurally very powerful and extreme
