Onmisbaar boek over de Amsterdamse stadsontwikkeling van de afgelopen vijftig jaar

Vernieuwing en groei van jaar tot jaar helder in kaart gebracht

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In Stadsontwikkeling Amsterdam 1975-2025 beschrijft stedenbouwkundige en Amsterdammer Maurits de Hoog hoe de stad in de afgelopen vijftig jaar is veranderd van een haven- en industriestad in verval naar een snelgroeiende ...

The Scheepvaarthuis (the ‘Shipping House’), on Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam, diagonally opposite the central railway station, is one of the city’s iconic buildings. There were several phases of construction, starting in 1913. The architect Joan Melchior van der Meij (1878–1949) was commissioned to design the building, in part thanks to his research into brickwork construction during his Prix de Rome travels (1907–1910). He gave it an entirely unique style and appearance, with the ...

From the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan to his UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, discover Calatrava’s organic forms through texts, photos, and the original watercolor sketches that distinguish him as a unique creative mind. The architect, engineer, sculptor, and artist showcases early collaborations and his most recent works.

The Andrew Martin Interior Design Review presents the latest and most creative interiors by the best international designers on over 500 pages.

A journey through dreamlike landscapes, bizarre buildings, and whimsical interiors floating between reality and fantasy.

Oscar Wilde claimed that "progress is the realization of utopia." Dreamscapes illustrates utopian visions and invites the reader into otherworldly scenes that manifest visions of idealised worlds, offering a path toward a better future. The showcased pieces blur the lines between practical applications for architecture and design, abstract artistic expressions, and...

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.

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 national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas. Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers' home...