Architecture

Building with Rammed Earth' provides architects with the specialist knowledge they need to incorporate rammed earth into their everyday building and planning work. Reflecting the rapid development of this old-new construction method, it provides building professionals with practical planning tools. As well as presenting contemporary buildings and their construction details at a scale of 1:20, the book also covers life cycle analyses, building physics and the sustainability of this valuable natural material — an important issue in the context of addressing energy wastage and resource scarcity. Builders can utilise the widely available excavated material, thereby contributing to more sustainable construction practices. The rules for doing so can be found in 'Building with Rammed Earth'.

Dieses Buch zeigt, wie Gebäude so entworfen und konstruiert werden können, dass sie nach ihrer Nutzung demontiert, wiederverwendet oder hochwertig recycelt werden können. Der Praxis-Band Kreislauffähiger Holzbau vermittelt Grundlagen und Konzepte wie Scherschichtenmodell, Systemtrennung und Design for Disassembly und verbindet den Stand der aktuellen Forschung mit Beispielen aus der Praxis. Themen wie kreislaufgerechte Planungs- und Fertigungsprozesse, Geschäftsmodelle und digitale Dokumentation werden ebenso behandelt wie konstruktive Lösungen für reversible Verbindungsmittel und Fügungen. Durch die Darstellung zeitgenössischer Bauten und ihrer konstruktiven Details wird die Umsetzung kreislauffähiger Holzbauweisen veranschaulicht.

Reducing energy consumption in Germany's housing stock is a key task for the coming years. This requires cost-effective and material-saving solutions. The approach follows the principles of simple construction, i.e., the use of technology is kept to a minimum. Based on an analysis of three housing estates in Munich, we explain how the goal of reducing CO2 emissions can be achieved without increasing the rent including heating costs.

The architecture and building culture of Vorarlberg have long been held in high regard, both within Austria and beyond. This book showcases the most exciting buildings and architectural trends in the region since 2000. Through their work, editors Sandra Hofmeister and Verena Konrad provide readers with an in-depth overview of contemporary architecture in Austria's westernmost province, offering a glimpse into the world of architectural design. A total of 50 exceptional projects, spanning locations from Dornbirn to Montafon and the Bregenzerwald to the Rhine Valley, are presented through a combination of texts, photographs, and plans. The typological diversity ranges from biomass heating plants and mountain chapels to social housing and schools constructed from timber.

The way we design and build our cities, buildings, and public spaces takes on critical importance in the face of critical issues such as climate change, social inequality, and rapid urbanization. Architecture and design not only shape the environments in which we live but also influence energy use, natural resource management, and social inclusion. These disciplines have the potential to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable development, yet their contributions are often overlooked.

Sustainability, Resilience, and Inclusiveness through Human-Centred Architecture and Design examines the profound ways in which architecture and design can contribute to global imperatives framed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and reduced inequalities (SDG 10).

This volume offers a three-part exploration. Part 1 delves into energy efficiency, discussing innovations like biomimicry for zero-energy buildings and IoT-integrated systems in educational spaces. Part 2 bridges sustainability and heritage preservation, showcasing AI-assisted designs and adaptive placemaking strategies. Finally, Part 3 presents real-world case studies, from Saudi Arabia’s sustainable design frameworks to the impact of the pandemic on residential spaces in Egypt. With fresh insights and empirical evidence, this collected edition sets a new agenda for integrating human-centered approaches into sustainable design and architecture. Providing a vital resource for academics, policymakers, architects, and urban planners, Human-Centered Architecture and Design underscores the urgent need for collaboration across disciplines to create a built environment that supports thriving, resilient, and inclusive communities.

(English / Spanish edition)

This book studies the origins and late evolution of modern Mexican architecture through a series of houses built by two generations of architects during the 1920s and 1980s in Guadalajara. In so doing, it proposes an alternative history of Mexican architecture—positioning Guadalajara as a counterpoint to Mexico City, and putting forward a series of works and ideas that suggest a new relationship between innovation and tradition.

This is also, inevitably, a book about Luis Barragán and the long shadow he cast over Mexican architecture. It explores his early and little-known work as part of a generation of architect–engineers known as the Escuela Tapatía (the Guadalajara School), which in the 1920s developed an abstract and stylized reinterpretation of the regional architecture of Jalisco. Even less well known is the generation of architects who began their careers in Guadalajara in the early 1980s. This group took the work of Barragán and his colleagues from the 1920s as the starting point for its own production, resulting in an “echo of an echo”—a reinterpretation through time of an increasingly distant and abstracted original.

• Between tradition and abstraction: the architectural legacy of Pritzker Prize winner Luis Barragán in Mexico during the 1980s and 1990s
• Featuring illustrative project profiles and critical texts
• With numerous new photos and drawings

Este libro estudia los orígenes y la evolución tardía de la arquitectura moderna mexicana a través de una serie de casas construidas por dos generaciones de arquitectos durante las décadas de 1920 y 1980 en Guadalajara. De esta forma, se propone una historia alternativa de la arquitectura mexicana, situando a Guadalajara como contrapunto a la Ciudad de México y presentando diversas obras e ideas que sugieren una nueva relación entre innovación y tradición.

 Este es también, inevitablemente, un libro sobre Luis Barragán y la larga sombra que su figura proyecta sobre la arquitectura mexicana. La publicación explora su obra temprana, poco conocida, realizada como parte de una generación de arquitectos–ingenieros conocida como la Escuela Tapatía, que en la década de 1920 desarrolló una reinterpretación abstracta y estilizada de la arquitectura regional de Jalisco. Aún menos conocida es la generación de arquitectos que iniciaron su carrera en Guadalajara a principios de la década de 1980. Este grupo tomó el trabajo de Barragán y sus colegas de los años veinte como punto de partida para su propia producción, dando lugar a un «eco de un eco»: una reinterpretación a lo largo del tiempo de un original cada vez más distante y abstraído.

Alvar Aalto's work is strongly influenced by his experience of nature – especially in the deep forests of his Finnish homeland. But he also visited the sites of antiquity on several trips to the Mediterranean and the Orient.
This book explores the dominant theme of nature in Aalto's work in a variety of ways. Interestingly enough, it is little known that he also worked as a landscape architect and created the garden for Villa Mairea together with the architecture as a Gesamtkunstwerk.

Richly illustrated essays describe for example Aalto's garden art and the influences of the Mediterranean landscape on Elissa, Aino and Alvar Aalto. The wonderful photographs by Elina Brotherus, mostly taken especially for this book, show Aalto's typical intertwining of interior and exterior spaces and convey the magic of the Finnish landscape.
 

• A fresh look at the work of Elissa, Aino and Alvar Aalto
• With four series of photographs by renowned photographer Elina Brotherus
• With contributions by Tom Simons, Rainer Knapas, Vilhelm Helander, Johan Martelius and Teija Isohauta

The Milanese architect and designer Nanda Vigo (1934-2022) is famous for her installations and environments as well as her designs for companies such as Kartell and Driade. Her approach culminated in expressive interior design projects in neon, plush, and mirrored surfaces. This publication presents her lesser-known work in the context of the Milan design scene through archival documents, essays, unpublished drawings and photographs.

As cities evolve to meet the demands of the 21st century, the concept of "smart cities" has gained significant traction. While much of the discourse focuses on digitalization and the role of information and communication technology (ICT), the fundamental impact of architecture and design in shaping sustainable and user-friendly environments is often overlooked. The built environment, which includes its structures, interiors, and public spaces, plays a crucial role in determining how livable and adaptable a city truly is.

Design and Architecture for Sustainable, Resilient, and User-Friendly Cities and Interiors inserts itself into this ongoing debate by shifting the focus away from technology as the primary driver of smart urban development. Instead, this volume explores how architecture and design serve as the foundation for creating cities that are not only smart but also livable, sustainable, and adaptable to future challenges. Divided into three parts, the authors of this collected edtion examine contemporary design and architectural principles, innovative approaches to sustainable product development, and case studies that highlight the intersection of design, user experience, and urban resilience. By centering infrastructure and spatial planning in discussions on smart cities, this edited collection offers a fresh and necessary perspective that redefines the role of design in urban evolution.

Bringing together scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplines, this volume is an essential resource for architects, urban planners, designers, and policymakers seeking to create cities that prioritize both technological advancement and human well-being. Addressing critical gaps in existing literature, this work provides a new framework for understanding how the built environment contributes to the future of sustainable urban living.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies, like virtual reality (VR), the metaverse, neuroarchitecture, and nanotechnology are rapidly reshaping the fields of architecture and design. These innovations offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency in these domains. However, alongside these developments come pressing questions about authorship, ethical responsibility, and the broader impact of AI-driven tools on the art and practice of design and architecture. As AI regulation continues to evolve globally, architects, designers, and scholars must engage in critical discussions about how new technologies can be harnessed responsibly. This volume of Emerald Studies in Sustainable Architecture and Design examines the intersection of AI and architecture and provides a comprehensive exploration of AI-based tools and their role in shaping contemporary architectural practice. Divided into three parts, this edited collection investigates AI’s influence on design processes, its integration into architectural education, and its transformative potential in interior design and the metaverse. Through real-world case studies and expert contributions, this volume highlights both the opportunities AI presents and the ethical dilemmas it raises. By framing AI’s role within the broader context of sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this work makes a unique and timely contribution to the field. Bridging research and practice, this collection is an invaluable resource for academics, students, and professionals in architecture, design, urban studies, and sustainability. Offering both theoretical insights and practical applications, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven design.

This accessible introduction to planning law covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in equal depth. Linking legal principles to real-world planning practice, it shows how planning law shapes our built environment.

Fully updated to reflect the latest legislative changes, this second edition explores key topics such as governance, environmental assessment and major infrastructure projects. It features:

- recommended reading lists;

- illustrative photographs;

- case study text boxes.

Designed for students of planning, law and property-related fields, this textbook provides the essential knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework you’ll need in practice. Whether you're studying planning law for the first time or looking for a concise reference, this is your go-to guide.

Much has been said about the concept of the ‘left-behind’ in modern Britain and the role that this played in Brexit, but why have the many problems facing coastal communities been overlooked by the media and national policy?

With evidence that coastal areas have generally borne the brunt of deprivation and may be the last to recover from the current economic downturn, the need for a sustainable model of coastal regeneration has never been greater. This book explains the factors behind the decline of coastal areas, provides new data on the ways this has manifested with respect to economic, social, health and education outcomes and suggests how policy reform can create dynamic, thriving coastal communities.

Redefining healthcare design: cutting-edge contemporary hospital architecture for the future of healing and recovery

In recent years, the vital role of hospitals and healthcare buildings has become vividly apparent. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has reshaped the demands placed on these facilities worldwide, highlighting the importance of forward-thinking design to better prepare for crises. This volume showcases exceptional contemporary hospital projects and explores the innovative concepts that have been developed and implemented to make healthcare facilities more resilient, efficient, and welcoming for patients, doctors, and nursing staff. Adapting architecture to the specific needs of everyone involved is now more crucial than ever.

Key solutions include modular structures, designated infection control areas, and flexible care units. Additionally, the book examines how thoughtfully designed waiting areas, patient rooms, and treatment spaces can enhance patient well-being while simultaneously improving the safety and working environments of medical staff. Despite their diversity, all the new constructions and conversions featured in this book share a commitment to high-quality design that puts people and their needs at the center.

Discovering the elegance of contemporary country house architecture - where tradition meets modern design in stunning rural settings

Country houses have always served as retreats for withdrawing, deceleration, and contemplation. The rural environment provides a refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, seamlessly embedded in nature. Today, there is a growing trend to reinterpret country living and merge it with the demands of the 21st century – creating a symbiosis of comfort, environmental awareness, and aesthetic restraint. The focus is on harmoniously integrating architecture into the natural surroundings while emphasizing a strong connection to the landscape. 

Rural residences are increasingly designed with multifunctional spaces that can be flexibly adapted to evolving living conditions and changing needs – for instance, home office solutions or separate units for multi-generational households. The featured designs, which include new constructions as well as repurposed agricultural buildings such as stables and barns, demonstrate the diversity of contemporary rural architecture while preserving the identity of the countryside.

Designers' Guide to EN 1992-1-1:2023: Eurocode 2: Strengthening of Existing Concrete Structures with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) provides clear guidance on the new design procedures to help practicing engineers to grasp the theoretical basis in accordance with the design rules for EN 1992-1-1. This book focuses on the design procedures, detailing rules and durability considerations providing simplified methods and refined analysis allowing practising designers to choose the appropriate method, understand better the design conditions and required material characteristics. Through practical design guidance and worked examples aligned with the design principles this book highlights the developments of the design methods and examines potential benefits for the design output.

It includes chapters on

• basis of design
• materials
• durability
• ULS strengthening, including flexure with or without axial load, and shear
• fatigue
• serviceability limit state
• bond and anchorage
• detailing.

This book is essential reading for any practicing engineer, specialist or industry professional tasked with using FRP to Eurocode 2.

This book includes twenty-five projects contemporary architecture projects which pay attention to the relationship architecture and the environment, considering not only the health of our planet but also the social and economic impact of architecture. It includes projects from around the world—private, corporate, and public—described in detail, with photographs, drawings, plans and elevations.

How do you design a distinctive building that also fits seamlessly into its context? How do you add value to a site yet at the same time acknowledge its identity? Architecture in Context attempts to answer these questions with a carefully selected series of international, public/private, large- and small-scale projects, all of which demonstrate just that sensitivity to their environmental, cultural and social contexts.
Every project is accompanied by a descriptive and critical text and illustrated with photographs and drawings, ranging from initial concept sketches through to detailed construction drawings. The reader is given a full overview of the whole design process from ideation to construction. All these quality projects illustrate the different ways in which context can be interpreted, and the many different architectural achievements that result.

Extraordinary art and architecture installations from around the world.

Urban interventions establish strong links between the social and spatial spheres of cities, leading to interactions through which art and architecture make use of public spaces. This book presents a rigorous selection of projects, including installations, events and art works that have transformed streets, parks and derelict areas of cities all over the world into extraordinary public spaces, seeking people’s involvement through a wide variety of interactive and collaborative activities. Fully illustrated in color, the publication offers a global and comprehensive vision of 21st century cities, as they become meeting places full of creative possibilities.

In a world full of fast-paced lifestyles, constant interaction and interlinked global activities, food has become a common denominator that connects people from all around the world and new trends of restaurant interior design is building up with the times. The featured 60 international projects show the latest trends of restaurant design. Some with an industrial look, some with a lot of landscape elements coming into the interior space, some with bold color schemes and no more white walls, a wide array of possibilities open up on this field of interior design. With a descriptive text for each project, the book focuses on colour scheme, lighting, and decorative details and provides valuable inspiration and reference for professional designers, food lovers and other people related to the restaurant business.

A book that takes the reader on a journey to some of the most cutting-edge examples in restaurant design and architecture from around the world

In our fast-paced global economy, people are working increasingly harder, cooking less and, therefore, spending more and more time in restaurants. As a result, the restaurant space has become steadily more important in relation to the restaurant owner’s conceptual vision. As we are told in the preface to Dining Out: The New Restaurant Interior Design Book, “creating a story that connects with people is a key ingredient in creating a good restaurant design”. The book takes the reader on a journey to some of the most cutting-edge examples in restaurant design and architecture from around the world. With a descriptive text for each project, it focuses on the craftmanship, color schemes, decorative details, lighting and furnishings that form the identity of the space, serving as a source of inspiration and reference for professional designers, foodies and other people involved in the restaurant business. Interior and exterior photographs, as well as blueprints of each design, present the reader with a rich range of styles, from modern minimalist spaces to ones defined by bold contemporary colors, a sleek industrial look or designs that look to the past for inspiration. We learn about the importance of the relationship between interior design and branding and how the featured designers use different materials to achieve a specific aesthetic and atmosphere, in addition to the functional features of the space, thereby allowing them to turn their clients’ vision into a reality.   

Explores innovative planning and design strategies to tackle housing affordability, offering case studies and solutions that enhance livability, community resilience, and opportunity, from urban scale to home design.

New socio-economic and environmental realities have brought about a “perfect storm” of circumstances that are forcing a search for innovative solutions in the built residential environment, including affordable housing design and construction. The need to rethink planning practices and align them with contemporary environmental constraints has taken center stage in recent years. The depletion of non-renewable resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change are a few of the challenges that force designers to reconsider conceptual approaches in favor of ones that promote a better suitability between built and natural environments. Consideration of concepts that lower a place’s carbon footprint by minimizing driving, using renewable energy, and preserving the site’s natural assets is one of the contemporary strategies that architects, planners, and builders are integrating into their philosophy and practice.
Given these emerging challenges, the need to think innovatively about planning affordable communities while learning from notable case studies is at the heart of the proposed book. The intention is to explore principles and to present outstanding international case studies that offer valuable lessons.
The book is also about livability—where design touches life and the big and small things that make people appreciate homes and neighborhoods. Livability has become an increasingly important lens with which to analyze a city, considering population demands, built infrastructure, and ecosystems. Community requirements for goods and services, in relation to what is available to a population is an indication of a place’s livability. To foster livable, affordable communities throughout all the stages of life, the social, environmental, and structural needs of a place should be considered and planned for through innovative designs and policies.
The material assembled can be of help to planners, architects, and builders designing and planning a large community or individual homes. It can be used by for-profit firms or nonprofit organizations planning on initiating ownership or rental accommodations. Although some of the standards described in the book are relevant to the North American market, its basic principles can be used internationally. Similarly, even though many of the designs described here are for mid- to low-rise wood-frame structures, their concepts are applicable to tall, large buildings.

Can a house simultaneously be a home, a prototype, and a critical response to reality? How Did We Get Here? reveals how BLAF architecten’s residential projects navigate tensions between suburban sprawl, energy regulations, conventional construction systems, and clients’ housing aspirations. From their engagement with the meaning of materiality, resources and production, energy-efficiency standards and principles, context, and construction systems from a design perspective, BLAF architecten have developed concepts that demonstrate how the practice seeks plausible paths forward, aspiring to reconcile positions on affordability, performance, adaptability, aesthetics, and circularity.

BLAF architecten offers no ready-made answers, but a compass for those who believe in architecture as a practice of　and for transition.

• This first monograph on BLAF architecten traces 20 years of architectural practice in times of climate change.
• A selection of 24 houses and critical essays by Helga Blocksdorf, Maarten Van Den Driessche and Lieven Nijs
• BLAF architecten draws on the experimental power of small-scale projects and the iterative nature of design.
• Photos by Stijn Bollaert

The art of making things fit for use again goes back to the beginnings of human construction. In modernism's focus on progress and new constructions, this tradition was at best only marginally considered. Since then, the guiding principles for construction have undergone another radical shift. Sustainability, preservation and upgrading have become key concepts of the construction sector's retrofit turn, and the built heritage of the high modern era itself now requires structural and energy efficiency upgrades. From a variety of perspectives, this volume explores the specific challenges this poses for conservation and explores the sophisticated strategies and methods now available for close-to-reality assessment and retrofitting measures appropriate for the built heritage from the high modern times.

Form, space and construction are inextricably linked as a triad. For wulf architekten, based in Stuttgart, Berlin and Basel, the creative impulse plays a particularly important role. It makes it possible to interpret supporting structures in a space-defining way and to develop an atmospheric effect of the architecture. The concept of structure and type underpins the principles and objectives of this approach. This can be seen in forward-looking projects in the fields of education, research, culture and security. In their new book, wulf architekten present 17 buildings completed between 2014 and today. In a dialog with the renowned architecture critic Hubertus Adam, wulf architekten discuss questions that determine the current discourse on building culture.

• Identity through search - architecture in balance
• Helmholtz Pioneer Campus, Bosch Customer Center, Straubenhardt Fire Station
• Continuation of the monograph Rhythm and Melody published in 2014
• Also available in German language

Seit der Charta von Venedig dient die Wahrung der Authentizität als zentrales Leitbild denkmalpflegerischen Handelns. Der ursprünglich fast alleinige Bezug auf die materielle Substanz hat in jüngerer Zeit eine Weitung auf auch immaterielle Werte als Ausdruck der "cultural significance" erfahren. Nach wie vor aber ist der Begriff alles andere als klar: Authentizität ist ein fragiles, immer neu auszuhandelndes Konstrukt. Fokussiert auf die Hochmoderne, fragt der Band nach der Authentizität speziell des Technischen im Denkmal. Welche ganz eigenen Träger kultureller Bedeutung sind hier zu wahren und was bedeutet dies für den Umgang mit Tragwerk, Hülle und Haustechnik? Und sind nicht selbst die zeittypischen Mängel oder ein ausgeklügeltes statisches System schützenswerter Ausdruck der Ingenieurbaukunst ihrer Zeit?

What is architecture when computers redefine it? Two books explore the nature and potential of architecture in the age of artificial intelligence. Inspired by architect Fritz Haller (1924-2012), a virtual persona asks him about the architecture of the future. The first book uses artificial intelligence to network the Internet of Things into a new architecture. The second presents six works by Fritz Haller in the multidisciplinary light of the 2020s and shows them like icons that already contain what was only thought of later.

The two volumes are neither historical nor analytical - they are visionary and projective and, in some respects, represent an experiment in themselves. They show an architecture that does rethink and does not evaluate.

• An experiment on the 100th birthday of Fritz Haller, the pioneer of integral planning
• What would Fritz Haller say today about the architecture of the future?
• Volume 24 of the Applied Virtualiy Book Series (only available together)

Spectacular religious buildings, elegant townhouses, long-span bridges or early industrial plants still have the power to amaze us. We stand in awe before the Pantheon in Rome, built around 125 AD, before the cathedral in Trier, Germany’s oldest, or the Doge’s Palace in Venice, which dates to the ninth century. Judged by the norms and standards of today, most of these buildings should no longer be standing.

This book documents traditional building methods, analyzes historic load-bearing systems, and provides an overview of empirical joining techniques and contemporary materials. In separate chapters devoted respectively to construction methods in timber, masonry, steel, and concrete, international examples are analyzed with the help of photos and schematic drawings. Expert technical articles explain why these buildings continue to fascinate and inspire us.

• Profound relevance for the repair and restoration of historic buildings
• Exciting case studies
• A journey through European architectural history

(German / English)
Denkmäler sind Orte kollektiver Erinnerung – und zunehmend Orte von Kontroversen. Ihr Bestand wird in aktuellen Debatten hinterfragt, manche Monumente werden umgestaltet oder sogar umgestürzt und verschwinden so aus der Wahrnehmung. Der Kampf um die visuelle Präsenz, die Denkmäler verbürgen, hat allerdings stets schon eine Rolle gespielt. Mit Blick auf die Geschichte lässt sich etwa fragen: Wer wurde nie erinnert, wer blieb ausgeschlossen, was wurde geplant, aber nie gebaut? Der Sammelband vereint unterschiedliche methodische Ansätze und disziplininäre Perspektiven, um die komplexen Dynamiken von Denkmalsetzungen, -kritiken und -transformationen zu analysieren. Er untersucht dabei auch die Tragweite ikonologischer, imagologischer, semiotischer oder metapherntheoretischer Perspektiven. Historische Entwicklungen, etwa die bürgerliche Denkmaltradition oder die Instrumentalisierung von Monumenten für nationale Identitätsbildung, werden ebenso thematisiert wie aktuelle, etwa kolonialismuskritische Denkmaldebatten. Beiträge u.a. aus der Kunst- und Literaturwissenschaft bieten neue methodische Zugänge und zeigen, dass Denkmalforschung immer auch Gesellschaftsanalyse ist.

• Neue Forschung zu Denkmalsetzung, -kritik und -transformation
• Interdisziplinäre Perspektive auf Denkmäler als Erinnerungsorte

Monuments are sites of collective memory – and increasingly, the subject of controversy. Their existence is questioned, individual monuments are being remodelled or toppled, and the meaning attributed to them often changes along with the context. This volume combines different methodological approaches and disciplinary perspectives to analyse the complex dynamics of monument settings, critique and transformations. It examines the setting and toppling of monuments as symbolic acts reflecting power relations, and analyses the scope of iconological, semiotic or metaphor-theoretical perspectives. Historical developments are addressed, such as the instrumentalisation of monuments in the creation of national identity, as are current debates on monuments, e.g. those critical of colonialism.

• New research on the setting, criticism and transformation of monuments
• Interdisciplinary perspective on monuments as places of memory.

Büdchen, Bühnen und Büros – vor 25 Jahren gründeten Konstantin Jaspert, Frederik Jaspert, Jürgen Steffens, Rolf Watrin und Olaf Drehsen in Köln das Architekturbüro JSWD. Zeit für eine Bestandsaufnahme: In 25 Kapiteln stellt die Autorin Uta Winterhager das renommierte Büro vor und lässt dabei viele zu Wort kommen, die zu seinem Erfolg beitragen. Im Fokus stehen die Projekte selbst. In einer Reihe protokollierter Ortsgespräche besucht sie mit den Partnern, mit Projektleiter*innen und jüngeren Mitarbeitenden realisierte Projekte und zukünftige Baustellen. Gespräche mit Bauherren, Kooperationspartner*innen und internen Fachleuten zu den Themen Arbeit, Health Care, Ressourcen und Revitalisierung, Architektur und Landschaft sowie zum Wettbewerbswesen erweitern den Blick und schaffen einen Zugang zum vielschichtigen Wirken von JSWD.

• Nach JSWD – Ensembles die zweite große Büromonografie
• Lebendiges Porträt des umtriebigen Architekturbüros mit Kölner Wurzeln

A modernist take on Mediterranean aesthetics, a new movement in interior design embraces sumptuous minimalism through warm, earthy tones, and natural materials. 

In southern locations such as Australia, California, and Brazil, but also in places like New York and Copenhagen—the Mediterranean sensibility echoes itself in these locales through a variety of reasons, be it former colonial influences, a similar sunny climate, or simply an appreciation for the Mediterranean way of life. The New Mediterranean — Homes and Interiors under the Southern Sun showcases inspiring residences and vacation homes around the world that combine rustic, earthy tones with colorful fabrics, ceramics and glass. 

The book introduces the designers, architects, and brands who are bringing the style to life, outlining key elements in order to show how to create this look at home. More than a design trend, this is a philosophy to transform interiors into havens of light, craftsmanship, and simplicity.

Explore revered sites, from ancient temples to Gothic marvels. Discover how sacred spaces shape spiritual and architectural landscapes across continents.

The Book of Temples offers a visually stunning and spiritually enriching exploration of sacred sites worldwide, appealing to those interested in architecture, spirituality, and travel. Its comprehensive and inclusive approach, featuring diverse and carefully curated temples and places of worship, combines stunning photography and detailed illustrations with informative and thought-provoking essays.

Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life.

Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living.

This monograph explores his revolutionary approach by profiling his greatest projects like La Fábrica, Walden 7, La Muralla Roja or Abraxas. Spectacular new photography by Salva López, texts by experts like Nacho Alegre and Douglas Murphy as well as by Bofill himself are complemented with sketches and floor plans. Bofill’s fantastic creations satisfy a longing for originality, personality and progressive ideals.

Leading design magazine Openhouse has spent the last six years giving readers a closer look at some of the most extraordinary houses around the globe. 

In their first book, the editors open the doors to their highlights, including exclusive photography and rarely seen homes. From case study houses by midcentury masters to cutting edge contemporary architecture, Casa Grande describes what it feels like to occupy these spaces from the perspective of their owners – who themselves have become stewards of architectural history.

The Nordic Art of Creative Living brings together the people, endeavors, and ideas that best embody the hygge way of life, focusing on scandinavian furniture and interior design while also venturing into the outdoors, the kitchen, and the atelier. This book is a modern guide to nordic talent that is both admirable and inspiring. gestalten continues to actively reimagine the way in which we approach publishing with a focus on the aesthetic, particularly that of graphic design, culture, people or art.

Northern Comfort takes a close look at some of the Nordic region’s most inspiring and insightful ideas and individuals.The Nordic Art of Life has become a role model for meaningful creative life around the globe. Scandinavian design and creativity are synonymous with cozy homes and architecture that combine style with tradition, indoors with outdoors, natural materials with rich colors, and playfulness with clarity. The Nordic countries are famous for their designers and entrepreneurs, who combine diligent preparation with bold execution in all fields of contemporary creativity, like design, architecture, fashion, and food.

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing homes of Dutch creatives and be inspired by extraordinary interiors.

Creative Homes offers a captivating look into the residences of a diverse selection of creative professionals based in the Netherlands. Discover the personal and imaginative interiors of an array of talented professionals — location scouts, graphic designers, florists, architects, artists, and lighting designers.

Each of the 20 featured homes is a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration, offering a glimpse into the unique lifestyles and aesthetics of these visionaries.

A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design.

Step into the world of mid-century modern design with Modernist Icons, a stunning explora- tion of the era's groundbreaking architecture and interiors from around the world. Discover how this design movement evolved from organic forms and functionality to sleek lines and refined elegance, and how it has remained a timeless classic.

Delving deep into the interiors and furniture that define this iconic aesthetic, Modernist Icons showcases the evolution of mid-century modernism over time. Learn how this design philosophy has influenced and informed other creative expressions and explore stunning examples from leading designers in this space.

Featuring expert essays and striking imagery, this beautifully curated compilation is a true celebration and overview of the mid-century modern style. Whether you're a design enthusiast, architecture buff, or simply looking for inspiration for your own home, Modernist Icons is an essential addition to your library.

The ever-evolving landscape of the gastronomic industry never fails to surprise with new ideas and trends -- and Tasteful is a testament to that. A follow-up on the earlier gestalten title Appetizer, this book is a curated selection of the most eye-catching interiors of new restaurants, cafes, bars and all kinds of food places. Featuring a variety styles from a host of diverse locations around the planet, Tasteful serves as both a travel guide for intrepid foodies and an inspiration for those passionate about design.

A captivating look at the cultural soul of the Côte d’Azur through its architecture and the stories embedded in its interiors.

Côte d'Azur Living explores the French Riviera through its architecture and interiors. This book features a curated selection of distinctive spaces, ranging from Menton to Arles. Spanning from the 18th century to the present day, these projects reveal the architectural styles and interior designs that define the iconic Côte d’Azur.

Exploring the cultural influences embedded in its built environment, this book offers insights into the region’s design heritage, enriched by contributions from leading experts in the field.

From urban ateliers to pastoral retreats, this book reveals the quiet genius of Belgian interiors–bold in design, rich in thought, and undeniably authentic.

Creative Homes: Interiors and Design in Belgium offers a compelling exploration of 20 distinctive residences, each reflecting the individuality and creativity of Belgium’s most imaginative minds. From jewelers to painters, architects to chefs, the book highlights how design becomes a form of personal and cultural expression.

Through striking photography and insightful commentary, the book examines the defining characteristics of Belgian interiors, from their emphasis on craftsmanship and materiality to the thoughtful interplay between historical influences and contemporary perspectives. Each home reveals a unique dialogue between creativity and functionality, offering readers inspiration and a deeper understanding of Belgian lifestyle and design principles.

Lavishly illustrated with captivating photography, Creative Homes presents an engaging and thoughtful narrative that captures the ingenuity and artistry of Belgian interiors. It is an essential resource for design enthusiasts, cultural observers, and those drawn to the transformative power of creative spaces.

Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefab and Modular, a well–curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as cultural and office buildings. This book explores the unlimited possibilities of prefabricated and modular construction, looks at its various applications, and locks into how these technologies have been used throughout the history of design.

Whether a design professional, a homeowner, or an architecture lover, Prefab and Modular inspires the reader to improve their practice through innovative solutions, and find a perfect house to be constructed in just a few days.

Surfing is a way of life. A life dominated by the waves and the tide with a cozy place to pause in between. 

Creative personalities crafting bold homes, Surf Shacks illustrates how surfers live both on and off shore. Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York City apartments, cabins nestled next to Royal National Park, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personalities. 

Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers' homes and artistic habits. Glimpses of record collections, strolls through backyard gardens, or a peek into a painter’s studio provide insight into surfers’ lives both on and off shore. Through anecdotes and photographs, illustrations and conversations, Surf Shacks reveals a more personal side to surfing and its eclectic cast of characters.

After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.

The book features richly illustrated dispatches from visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites, shedding light on the influence Japanese traditions have had on the studio’s contemporary projects, such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden or Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark. Juxtaposing images from Japan with Norm Architects’ work, the book highlights the centuries-old connections between the distinct design cultures, emphasizing mutual respect and shared philosophies. Commentary from expert collaborators in both regions provides in-depth understanding into key design principles. At once an ode to Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto, Stillness takes readers on Norm’s decade-long journey as they’ve sought to understand one of the world’s most revered creative cultures.

Iconic architecture that shapes the American skylines.

The development and expansion of cities in the United States over the last 150 years gave rise to one of the most ambitious and fastest growing building projects the world had ever seen. The landscape of cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and others, transformed immeasurably as a consequence of decades of construction, and some of the most iconic architecture in the world sits in the foundations of the US and its cities.

American Icons is a testament to the architectural masterpieces of the United States, from residential homes to skyscrapers, from museums to airports, and beyond. It features astounding works by renowned architects Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, and many others. 

Through detailed, professional photography, as well as captivating reads by The New York Times writer Sam Lubell, American Icons unfolds the stories that form the American skylines, stories told by some of the greatest architects of the twentieth century.

Our longing for simplicity, clarity, and relaxation often leads us into nature. Hide and Seek showcases the most beautiful places for satisfying this longing. 

More and more people are yearning to live in harmony with nature. Yet they don’t want to give up their homes in the city or make radical changes to their lives Instead, they are creating their very own retreats in nature. The furniture, décor, and feel of these highly individual structures offer their owners an exceptional, yet convenient way of escaping from their urban routines. The right concept is more important than a lot of space. The architecture and interior design are rustic, bucolic, and simple —dedicated to turning a small plot of land into a sanctuary for relaxation. Hide and Seek adds inspiring examples to the range of stunning getaways in nature presented in Rock the Shack, the bestselling predecessor to this book. 

Whether located in the forest, on the water, or in the mountains; whether light and minimalistic or dark and cozy, the featured retreats exemplify how to create locations that offer calm and balance in our hectic lives. The cabins, hideaways, and homes showcased here meld traditional architecture with modern living in fascinating and surprising ways. Although the individual solutions are very different from each other, all of them respect nature and focus on the essentials. Hide and Seek is a contemporary survey of contextual architecture and interior design that radiates inner strength It not only has the power to bring people in tune with their surroundings, but also with themselves.

Welcome to the beating heart of the home! From Scandinavian design to vintage style, this book shows what’s cooking.

In today's world, the kitchen has become much more than a space for cooking—it's where families gather, friends bond, and memories are made. Kitchen Interiors showcases stunning designs from around the world that are perfect for any kitchen size or style.

From small kitchenettes to grand kitchen islands, this book features the best examples of contemporary kitchen design. Discover how modern applications blend seamlessly with traditional design and how compact kitchens can be transformed with smart storage solutions.

This follow-up to Kitchen Kulture and Kitchen Living delves into the evolution of kitchen design. Learn how kitchens have become the new living room and how they continue to inspire us with their functionality, beauty, and ability to bring people together.

Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget.

Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe.

At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence.

Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.

The Touch is a new collaboration between Nathan Williams of Kinfolk and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects that welcome readers into over 25 inspiring spaces where interior design is not only visually appealing but engages all of the human senses.

Through beautiful homes, hotels, museums, and retail stores—from contemporary designs by Ilse Crawford and Bijoy Jain to classic cases by Arne Jacobsen—readers are invited to explore how experiencing elements such as light, nature, materiality, color, and community can deliberately bring us back to our senses and imbue every day with a richer quality.

In addition to stunning photography and interviews with design industry leaders as John Pawson and David Thulstrup, the book also details philosophical and art history references that reflect the tradition of design and color theory. For a deeper understanding of the concepts explored, The Touch includes an appendix which profiles architects such as Lina Bo Bardi and Richard Neutra. Heritage design pieces that helped influence this movement are also listed in the book.

The Touch—Spaces Designed for the Senses by Kinfolk & Norm Architects. Published by gestalten.

In the search for the sweet spot where nature and modern-day living meet, The House of Green delivers solutions for a perfect blend of both worlds.

Longing for nature is no strange feeling for anyone. We dream about forests and waterfalls whenever we need a minute to breathe and relax. But what if the calming lushness were a part of our daily life and work?

The House of Green is a collection of the most stunning architecture and interiors incorporating nature in their designs, that explores the benefits of this approach to homes, workplaces, and more. Whether you are a design lover looking to revamp your home or a designer searching for new professional solutions, we invite you to dive in and fully experience The House of Green through the immersive visual pages inside.

From weekend homes to get-away cabins in the mountains, by the sea, or in the woods, this architecture embodies our longing for lounging in nature. 

For the first time in the history of humankind, more people live in cities than in the country. Yet, at the same time, more and more city dwellers are yearning for rural farms, mountain cabins, or seaside homes. These kinds of refuges offer modern men and women a promise of what urban centers usually cannot provide: quiet, relaxation, being out of reach, getting back to basics, feeling human again. 

Rock the Shack is a survey of such contemporary refuges from around the world—from basic to luxury. The book features a compelling range of sparingly to intricately furnished cabins, cottages, second homes, tree houses, transformations, shelters, and cocoons. The look of the included structures from the outside is just as important as the view from inside. What these diverse projects have in common is an exceptional spirit that melds the uniqueness of a geographic location with the individual character of the building’s owner and architect.

“Creating a New Home in Mallorca” takes the reader into the world of renovation and creative transformation of a historic house in Felanitx, Mallorca. This opulent illustrated book documents the creative process of the bestselling author and top designer, who took on the challenge of transforming a dilapidated 600 m² building that had been uninhabited for more than 40 years into a modern, functional home.

The renovation began in 2022 and was completed in 2024. Malene Birger herself and renowned photographer Jean Marie Del Moral documented this fascinating process. The book combines aesthetically pleasing photographs with personal insights, giving the reader an intimate perspective on Birger's vision and creative approach. It highlights not only the challenges of the renovation, but also the innovative symbiosis of tradition and modernity that shapes the character of the house.

“Creating a New Home in Mallorca” is a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to redesign their own living spaces. At a time when sustainability and individual design are becoming increasingly important, this illustrated book offers valuable inspiration. The artistic fusion of cultural influences, contemporary design and the Mediterranean way of life is reflected in every detail of the house. The rooms, furniture and works of art tell stories and create a harmonious interplay between inside and outside.

The book invites you to understand the creative process as a personal expression. The innovative combination of colors, textures and shapes creates an atmosphere that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Lovers of design, art and Mediterranean culture will find what they are looking for here - a must for anyone who appreciates the art of renovation and modern interior design.

Vienna's major development from a small Baroque residential city enclosed by fortifications to a modern European metropolis began after 1840. The most important infrastructural projects were the regulation of the Danube, the construction of the Ringstrasse zone, the building of the Vienna High Spring Water Pipeline, the erection of the buildings for the Vienna World Exhibition in 1873 and the construction of a cemetery open to all, the Vienna Central Cemetery.

The planning atlas summarizes regulatory plans, some of which were published and some of which come from private collections. Together with the memoirs of the city planner Heinrich Goldemund from 1943, excerpts of which are published here, this work offers fundamental insights into Viennese urban planning from the late 19th century to 1918.

• 12 large-format plans with book in a cassette
• The work of Viennese urban planning in the formative years of modern Vienna
• Indispensable work on the history and urban planning of Vienna

BIG ist eine weltweit tätige Kreativgruppe aus Architekten, Designerinnen, Stadt- und Landschaftsplanenden, Innenarchitekten und Produktdesignerinnen, Forschenden und Erfindern. Die Architektur von BIG entsteht aus der Beobachtung der Umwelt heraus – passend zur zeitgenössischen Lebensform. Das Geheimnis ihrer Architektur liegt in der Verbindung von Utopie und Pragmatismus. Wie das funktionieren kann, zeigt diese Monografie. Von kleinen Projekten bis zum gigantischen Wohnblock, vom Stadtraum bis zum Museum ist alles dabei, was urbane Architektur erlebenswert macht. Diese erweiterte Neuauflage der Monografie zeigt 22 spannende Projekte aus der Kreativwerkstatt BIG. Sie lädt ein zu einem neuen Architekturerlebnis.

In Zeiten der Klimakrise und der Suche nach umweltschonenden Ressourcen kommt dem Material Holz für die Architektur eine besondere Bedeutung zu. Dieses Buch zeigt die Vielzahl an gestalterischen und konstruktiven Möglichkeiten des Baustoffs Holz anhand von 30 Bauwerken unterschiedlichster Größenordnungen und Nutzungen. Vom kleinen Ferienhaus über Wohn- oder Schulbauten bis hin zu großen Bürogebäuden, Fabrikhallen sowie Einrichtungen für Kultur und Freizeit reicht das Spektrum. Die verschiedenen Bauweisen, etwa Holzmassivbau, Modulbau, Rahmen-, Skelett- oder Hybridbau werden anhand von Plänen und detaillierten Konstruktionszeichnungen dargelegt. Mit ihren ganzheitlichen Lösungsansätzen zeigen die 30 Projektbeispiele das Potenzial von Holz als nachhaltigem Baustoff.

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“Perfection blocks any form of participation and also causes an excessive consumption of resources.” In “Form Follows Love”, Anna Heringer describes her understanding of architecture.

For her new book, she traveled to Bangladesh with Iwan Baan to visit the buildings created there as well as her women's empowerment project, Dipdii Textiles.

Dutch photographer Iwan Baan is best known for his images that show life and interactions in architecture. In Bangladesh, he created intense and sensual images that, between documentation and art, bear witness to what architecture can achieve when it is not about representation but about social benefit.

The book also includes Baan's pictures of Heringer's latest buildings in Europe.

• The complementary photobook to Form Follows Love
• METI School, DESI Center, kindergartens, birthplace in Hittisau etc.
• New, previously unpublished photos