Polders can be found in coastal and alluvial lowlands all over the world. Water levels are artificially controlled so people can live and work in these reclaimed areas. This often centuries-old interaction between man and water had produced a rich variety of polder landscapes with their own cultural identity and spatial, functional, and ecological characteristics. These landscapes are under threat due to climate and economic change along with the standardization tendencies of globalization.

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Presents over 100 of the world’s most significant residential buildings, now published in a compact format to create a handy resource for all lovers and enthusiasts of house design.

A survey of residential projects by Australia's leading minimalist architect, Sean Godsell.

A well-illustrated volume of essays by prominent historians, scholars and practitioners in honour of Kenneth Frampton’s seminal contributions to architectural practice and its history.

A stunning portfolio of work by Japan’s leading contemporary architect, showcasing exquisite photography of 28 extraordinary projects selected by Ando

Following the acclaimed first volume in Tadao Ando’s monograph series with Phaidon, Tadao Ando: The Colours of Light (1996), this new volume showcases the continual collaboration between Ando and photographer Richard Pare.

Beginning with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri, and concluding with the Bourse de Commerce project,...

Nach dem Mittelalter in Vergessenheit geraten und erst um 1700 wiederentdeckt, wurde Beton durch ständige Weiterentwicklungen und Verbesserungen zum meistverwendeten Baustoff unserer Zeit. Er ist das formbarste Baumaterial, seine Eigenschaften und das Erscheinungsbild lassen sich durch die jeweilige Mischung der Bestandteile beliebig beeinflussen. Immer neue innovative Anwendungsweisen machen ihn zum wertvollsten Gestaltungsmittel für zeitgenössische Architekturkonzepte.

Das gestalterisch...

In onze moderne bebouwde wereld zijn we voortdurend op zoek naar verbinding met de natuur via onze tuinen. Geïnspireerde ontwerpideeën laten zien hoe je buitenruimtes in verschillende stijlen kunt creëren, van een klassieke stedelijke daktuin met romantische tuinbeplantingen tot strakke, moderne en rustige ruimtes. Door gebruik te maken van traditionele en geavanceerde materialen die praktisch, kosteneffectief en milieuvriendelijk zijn, kunnen de ideeën in dit boek gemakkelijk worden aang...

A captivating book that delves into the unique architectural and design landscape of the cool islandof Ibiza.