The in-depth story of one of the world’s most innovative and influential design companies In the recent history of contemporary design and architecture, no company has had more influence than Vitra. From the 1950s to the present day, Vitra has worked with succeeding generations of designers – from Ray and Charles Eames to Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, to Ron Arad, Jasper Morrison, and Virgil Abloh. With its forward-thinking approach, Vitra has defined and shaped the way that we live and wor...

Jakob Fugger werd in de tweede helft van de 15de eeuw geboren in Augsburg. Dat was de tijd waarin Christoffel Columbus dacht een nieuwe route naar India te hebben ontdekt, Magellaan de wereld rondzeilde om te bewijzen dat die rond was, en Leonardo da Vinci zijn Mona Lisa schilderde. In Venetië kreeg hij van de Serenissima toestemming om het bankiersvak te leren. Hij beheerste de strenge regels van de dubbele boekhouding en zette deze kennis op geniale wijze in. Ook dankzij internationale han...

This new study examines the history of the relations between the British and Japanese monarchies over the past 150 years. Complemented by a significant plate section, with many rarely seen historical photographs and illustrations, together with supporting chronologies, this volume will become a benchmark reference on the subject.

Vehicle Dynamics: Theory and Application offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced topics in vehicle dynamics. This class-tested guide is designed for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students pursuing mechanical and automotive engineering degrees. It covers a wide range of concepts in detail, concentrating on practical applications that enable students to understand, analyze, and optimize vehicle handling and ride dynamics. Related theorems, formal proofs, and rea...

With this Construction and Design Manual, architects and researchers Kostas Grigoriadis and Guan Lee present a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the 3D printing.

In recent years, the beauty industry has shifted the conversation towards the individual in a way it hasn't done before. While people, and women in particular, have historically been enticed into this industry to achieve rather rigid ideals set by society, the current conversations brands and consumers are establishing embrace individuality and celebrate identity. From using makeup as a means to challenge gender, to the link between hairstyling and community-building, or the rituals of skinca...

This collection of intimate portraits reveals not just the star Tina Turner, but the real Tina, captured by her lifelong friend Peter Lindbergh. He shows the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll in the spotlight, enchanting millions with her energy, as well as the genuine person backstage, proofing once again – Tina is simply the best!

Yearning for rustic simplicity? Open the door to Cabins, a gorgeous showcase of minimal, low-impact, peaceful abodes around the world. From contemplative bliss in an English coastal studio to a bamboo bungalow in Sri Lanka, each of these minimal homes exudes innovative, eco-friendly, mindful living.

In het koffietafelboek The Touch, een samenwerking tussen Nathan Williams van Kinfolk en Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen van Norm Architects, ontdek je meer dan 25 inspirerende ruimtes waar interieurontwerp verder gaat dan alleen visuele schoonheid. Hier draait het om ontwerpen die licht, natuur, materialen, kleur en gemeenschap integreren om al je zintuigen te betrekken en het dagelijks leven te verrijken.

Het fotoboek nodigt je uit in bijzondere huizen, hotels, musea en winkels. Van hedendaagse ontwer...