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Sustainable Architecture & Design 2023 / 2024
50 international projects in five categories present the most innovative and forward-looking solutions, whose contribution to building culture development is clearly evident. The focus is on all the relevant themes of transformation development: use of resources, circular processes, biodiversity etc. The editors take a comprehensive look at current developments in the building sector and inspire novelty. With InteriorPark., they have been driving sustainable developments in the building sector forwards since 2010.Search inside (pdf)

€59.00*
Urban building by Tadao Ando – weisenburger headquarters in Karlsruhe
The office complex in Karlsruhe is considered as Tadao Ando’s first urban design in Germany. The publication provides exclusive insights into the creation and planning of the building. Architecture photographs and building plans show Ando’s design formula: reduction to the essentials, exposed concrete on the scale of the tatami mats, strict geometries, precision and refined detail give the building its characteristic touch. The architect and client agreed on creating an aesthetic and energy-efficient building that meets the latest technical standards and offers the employees the best working conditions.Search inside (PDF)

€39.00*
ClaySecrets – From concept to perfect form: The art of clay modelling
Clay is the most widely used industrial plasticine in the world. The automotive industry, in particular, depends on 3D-clay models. Now, the first ever practical textbook on working professionally with industrial styling clay has arrived (in partnership with the manufacturer STAEDTLER). In this book, the author, a former design modeler in the automotive industry and current teacher at Selb Technical College, compiles his extensive knowledge on the topic of clay. The book not only sets out core theoretical and practical principles to support and encourage beginner modelers as they start out, with illustrated descriptions, workshops, tips and glossaries, it is also an invaluable resource for experienced design modelers, product designers and clay.Search inside (pdf)

€49.00*
Focus Open 2023
Pioneering and outstanding design achievements are at the heart of Focus Open 2023, one of the most renowned German design competitions with an international orientation. For many years, it has been an exclusive platform for companies and professional designers from around the world – from industrial heavyweights to small enterprises. This yearbook presents all the award-winning products of 2023. High-quality images and detailed product descriptions are supplemented by the lively commentary of the jurors. The prize winners come from fi elds such as investment goods, healthcare, bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, consumer electronics, leisure, building technology, public design, mobility, service design and materials + surfaces.Search inside on ISSUU.com

€49.00*
Experience & Event Design 2023 / 2024
The new edition has been shaped by a both turbulent and exciting year. The demand for events and the delight about real experiences were huge. At the same time, war and its economic consequences have been a cause of great concern. The book collects this multitude of formats, from small but accomplished communication forums to virtual specialist conferences and captivating spatial experiences. The result is a realistic cross section of social requirements, current experience formats and difficult framework conditions.Sample pages (PDF)

€69.00*
Media Architecture Compendium Vol. 2 – Concepts, Methods, Practice
Media architecture has evolved from illuminating iconic building façades at night to characterising all life in cities. This compendium draws on academic research and global studies to present an evolutionary account of concepts that have defined the field and inspired practice, alongside methods for bringing media architecture thinking into projects.  Thirty media architecture installations that were nominated for the Media Architecture Awards in 2018 and 2020 illustrate the breadth and trends in the field, including a shift towards more-than-human futures. Through its three parts, capturing concepts, methods and practice, the compendium offers an accessible guide to media architecture for designers, architects, artists, scholars, educators and learners.Search inside on ISSUU.com

€49.00*
Provisorium / Stopgap
European Architectural Photography Prize 2023Architekturbild, the European Architectural Photography Prize, has been awarded on a two-yearly basis since 1995. Numerous synonyms are offered for the term "stopgap", such as replacement, emergency solution, transitional or interim solution. We all know such expedients from the private environment as well as from public life. The 28 awarded series of EAP 2023 show stopgaps that make us smile tolerantly or thoughtful, they discover imaginative solutions, but they can also point out to shortcomings.Search inside on ISSUU.com

€28.00*
Loewe. 100 Jahre Designgeschichte – 100 Years Design History
In the iF ranking, Loewe is among the top 10 German companies awarded for exceptional design performances. This is a good reason to take a close look at the design history of the company on the occasion of its 100-year anniversary. The design historian Kilian Steiner distinguishes three historical phases: The first phase (1923 to 1945) marks the build-up and destruction of the Loewe brand. In the second phase (1945 to 1985), the focus was on the rebuilding of Loewe and overcoming numerous changes. The third period from 1985 onwards saw the rise of Loewe to an internationally renowned design brand. For the first time, the creative minds in product and communication design who contributed to the development of the brand are named and previously unknown details of the Loewe corporate history are revealed.From its foundation in 1923 to the invention of the electronic television in 1931, Loewe has evolved into a globally operating design brand. A unique combination of German engineering, excellence, exclusive design and sustainability have shaped the brand culture.Search inside on ISSUU.com

€32.00*
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Brand Experience & Trade Fair Design Annual 2023/2024
When it comes to sustainable brand presentations, the ques-tion is no longer whether we can conserve resources and build green, but how! Sustainability has become a must. But to make circular brand spaces a reality, everyone – from exhibitors to designers to visitors – needs to pull in the same direction. The new issue of the Brand Experience & Trade Fair Design Annual features successful examples that demonstrate an intentional approach to people and the environment – and are inspiring to boot.Editor Janina Poesch is a qualified architect, trained journalist and freelance author of numerous publications on the topics of the future, scenography and (brand) communication in space. She teaches Brand Spaces at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and greatly appreciates the common thread in (brand) stories – the PLOT …Search inside (pdf)

€88.00*

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