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Author
Publisher
Horizon Press
Pub. Date
[1974]
Language
English
Description
"This classic work (first published in Italian in 1948, translated in 1957, and revised in 1974) examines the history of architecture in light of its essence as space, animating and illuminating architectural creations so that their beautyor indifferenceis exposed. Along with commercial and dwelling units, temples, palaces, and cathedrals, Zevi treats structures such as fountains, columns, and monuments, subjecting them all to aesthetic, cultural,...
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The New Cottage explores how our favorite home is changing to suit living today. Even in the face of technology's expanding scope and speed, and the resulting nearly ubiquitous reach of social media, today's new cottage appeals to our increasing need to balance transience and durability, togetherness and solitude, the high tech and the home spun. Ten design strategies that characterize captivating cottages are introduced. 25 case study examples showcase...
Author
Publisher
BIS Publishers
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The core idea for this project is to use operative verbs as tools for designing space. These operative verbs abstract the idea of spatial formation to its most basic terms, allowing for an objective approach to create the foundation for subjective spatial design.
Author
Publisher
Ryland Peters & Small
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"How We Live Now is an inspiring guide to making the most of every square inch of your space. This practical, problem-solving book will help you take a long hard look at your home and work out how to make the most of every room even every corner. Perhaps you're trying to carve out more space to accommodate a growing family, or maybe you're wondering where you can squeeze in a home office, a guest bedroom, or a kid's playroom. Whatever your particular...
14) Rhizome skyline
Author
Publisher
RISD, Department of Architecture
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"If you haven't refreshed your home's decor since the year you moved in, this may be representative of your fear of change. ... [The author] draws parallels between the state of your home and that of your body, mind, and spirit ... The secrets Laura shares ... will help you transform your decor, arrangements, relationships, and life as a whole"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Knack
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When someone says they live in a small house or apartment, the image that comes to mind is all too often negative-cramped, cluttered, or confining. But America's leading small space designer, Libby Langdon, knows just how to counter that stereotype. In Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions, she finally offers a practical, user-friendly guide to decorating small spaces so they look stylish, beautiful, and larger than their actual dimensions. Setting...
