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The Dakota Apartments: Vintage Articles of the World's Most Famous Apartment Building
ISBN: 9780692461105 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is part of the FIRST series of full-length visual histories of this iconic building, replete with vintage images and transcribed newspaper articles. The Dakota Apartments, located at 1 West 72nd Street on New York's Upper West Side is best known as the setting of various popular films and the home of John Lennon. But there is much more to know. Built between 1880-1884, it is one of New York's most beautiful buildings and is of major architectural, historical and social significance. Over the course of the time we spent during our extensive research on the history of the Dakota...
This book is part of the FIRST series of full-length visual histories of this iconic building, replete with vintage images and transcribed newspaper a...
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80,70 zł |
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Imagining the Goetheanum: An Architectural Exploration in the Language of Polar Logic
ISBN: 9780989262835 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the back cover: "With both the poetry of insight and the analysis of observation, with impressive reach and sensitivity, in IMAGINING THE GOETHEANUM, the door to the building is opened slightly revealing a glimpse of the "living intent" of Rudolf Steiner's great architectural masterpiece." Angelica Moss, Architect. Rudolf Steiner: "Our building had to be a twofold structure. Its forms express the polar nature of the human being." The relation between the human being and the architecture of the Goetheanum as well as the principle of polarity is spoken of in one breath. From - IMAGINING...
From the back cover: "With both the poetry of insight and the analysis of observation, with impressive reach and sensitivity, in IMAGINING THE GOETHEA...
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72,63 zł |
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Reification and Representation: Architecture in the Politico-Media-Complex
ISBN: 9781138927414 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The relationship between politics and advertising is controversial, polemic and seen by many as inherently manipulative. It is however, key to the political system in Western democracies and, as such, is well documented. However, one component of this relationship that has yet to be investigated is the role of architecture. This book represents a ground breaking triangular analysis of the relationship between architecture, politics and advertising. Representation and Reification investigates how images of architecture are used in the UK and US election campaigns as... The relationship between politics and advertising is controversial, polemic and seen by many as inherently manipulative. It is however, key to the ... |
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707,28 zł |
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Landmark Architecture of Palm Beach
ISBN: 9781442237865 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Palm Beach is a remarkably small town to be so famous; its population is only a little over 10,000. Nor is it an old town: the oldest extant building dates from about 1885, and the town itself was not incorporated until after 1900. What has granted Palm Beach its fame is the same combination of elements that made Bath famous in the 18th century: a very few clear-sighted men they can be counted on the fingers of one hand, wealthy families attracted to what these men had to offer, and some remarkable architecture built when wealth and vision intermingled. This book records that architecture....
Palm Beach is a remarkably small town to be so famous; its population is only a little over 10,000. Nor is it an old town: the oldest extant building ...
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73,12 zł |
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The Dakota Apartments: A Pictorial History of New York's Legendary Landmark
ISBN: 9780692420591 / Angielski / Miękka / 110 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is part of the FIRST series of full-length visual histories of this iconic building, replete with vintage images and transcribed newspaper articles. The Dakota apartment building, built between 1880-1884 by the co-owner of the Singer Sewing Machine Company is well-known as the home of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Lauren Bacall, Roberta Flack, Rex Reed, Rudolf Nureyev, Judy Garland, Judy Holliday, and dozens of other luminaries of stage, screen, literature and business. THE DAKOTA APARTMENTS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF NEW YORK'S LEGENDARY LANDMARK is the most comprehensive collection of...
This book is part of the FIRST series of full-length visual histories of this iconic building, replete with vintage images and transcribed newspaper a...
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88,57 zł |
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The Treasury Building: A National Historic Landmark
ISBN: 9781500422363 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the spring of the year 1800, the capital of the United States was preparing to move from the well-established city of Philadelphia to a parcel of tidewater land along the Potomac River. President John Adams issued an Executive Order on May 15th instructing the federal government to move to Washington and to be open for business by June 15, 1800. Arriving in Washington, relocated government employees found only one building completed and ready to be occupied: the Treasury Department building. Of the 131 federal workers who moved to Washington, over half of them (69) were housed in the...
In the spring of the year 1800, the capital of the United States was preparing to move from the well-established city of Philadelphia to a parcel of t...
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60,32 zł |
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The 50 Biggest Ferris Wheels Ever Built: Guide to the World's Largest Observation Wheels
ISBN: 9781517634704 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The race to build the largest observation wheel is on Ferris wheels have been around for over one hundred years but have only just recently begun climbing to new heights. The classic Ferris wheel can be found towering over almost every amusement park and carnival midway. Today, these giant, high tech observation wheels are becoming status symbols for cities around the world. The race to build the biggest is heating up. Who invented the Ferris wheel? How do they work? Where are the most unique Ferris wheels found? The 50 Biggest Ferris Wheels Ever Built answers all of these questions and...
The race to build the largest observation wheel is on Ferris wheels have been around for over one hundred years but have only just recently begun cli...
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40,31 zł |
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The Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
ISBN: 9781781255063 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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55,44 zł |
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Friar Park: 1919 Estate Auction Catalogue: Special Black & White Edition
ISBN: 9780692446065 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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56,49 zł |
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INDOOR HOUSE GARDENS
ISBN: 9788415829928 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For some time, residential architecture has not been limited simply to creating a place to live, but also to providing a quality of life for its occupants. The addition of a green space be it a roof terrace, small atrium, an enclosed garden, or even just a window box can have a huge impact on the feel of a building. This superbly illustrated volume brings together a selection of innovative architectural projects that feature unusual green spaces. Each project is accompanied by full-colour photography, detailed architectural plans, and a brief introduction.
For some time, residential architecture has not been limited simply to creating a place to live, but also to providing a quality of life for its occup...
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102,64 zł |
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Green Social Housing
ISBN: 9788415829843 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A vital guide to the latest trends, innovations, and architectural solutions for environmentally friendly social housing
A vital guide to the latest trends, innovations, and architectural solutions for environmentally friendly social housing
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102,64 zł |
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Amazing Cities: Adult Coloring Books Of Cityscapes Around The World: Splendid Creative Designs, Travel cities, beautiful design Doodle
ISBN: 9781522819660 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. $8.99 $6.99 for a limited time only Amazing Cities: Adult Coloring Books Of Cityscapes Around The World (Coloring Books For Stress Relieving and Relaxing Volume 2)
Colour yourself calm, a mindfulness colorings book. There are 20 beautiful doodle designs. All patterns are cute and creative and their graphic are beautiful. Detailed Creativity Amazing Cities Coloring Books For Adults for You Balance, Relax and Creativity. such as budapest, dubai, fashion-men, montreal, hong-kong, montreal, prague, rome, san-francisco, shanghai, toronto cities . Graphic Design With Illustration And... $8.99 $6.99 for a limited time only Amazing Cities: Adult Coloring Books Of Cityscapes Around The World (Coloring Books For Stress Relieving and Relax...
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28,20 zł |
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Paris: Adult Coloring Book Vol.3: City Sketch Coloring Book
ISBN: 9781523359905 / Angielski / Miękka / 86 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Paris: Adult Coloring Book Vol.3 City Sketches for Coloring Book This Coloring Book is a part of Wonderful Cities In Europe Series (Volume 3) This collection of beautiful places around Paris will captivate and excite all adult Colorists. This Book Contains: - Over 40 Sketches of Famous Sightseeing places for coloring - Designed Both in Portrait and Landscape pages - Printed on the front of Pages only for easy coloring and displaying. You don't Need to worry about bleed-through if you use markers or fine-tip pens. Enjoy
Paris: Adult Coloring Book Vol.3 City Sketches for Coloring Book This Coloring Book is a part of Wonderful Cities In Europe Series (Volume 3) This col...
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28,05 zł |
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Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner
ISBN: 9781442266940 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Addison Mizner was one of the 20th Century s most influential American architects, a member of the remarkable group of visionaries who transformed Palm Beach. His buildings demonstrate a masterful ability at blending a building with its environment, making optimal use of the natural beauty that surrounded his building sites. This book contains over 180 photographs of Mizner's designs by Frank E. Geisler, capturing the fantasy and beauty of the buildings Mizner designed as they were originally conceived. Some of the buildings have been heavily altered or destroyed since the photos were...
Addison Mizner was one of the 20th Century s most influential American architects, a member of the remarkable group of visionaries who transformed Pal...
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73,12 zł |
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Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- And 21st-Century America: American Society Revealed
ISBN: 9781440839924 / Angielski / Twarda / 321 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States became the dominant world power. The tumultuous progression of our nation to global leader can be seen in the social, cultural, and political history of the United States over the last century, and the country's evolution is also reflected in major buildings and landmark sites across the nation. Buildings and Landmarks of 20th- and 21st-Century America: American Society Revealed documents how the construction, design, and function of famous buildings and structures can inform our understanding of societies of the... During the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States became the dominant world power. The tumultuous progression of our nation to global leader ca... |
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462,11 zł |
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Lighthouse Coloring Book: 20 Lighthouse Designs in a Variety of Styles from Zentangle Designs to Realistic Sketches
ISBN: 9781530577316 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Get fantastic value for money with this Lighthouse Coloring Book The 20 expertly illustrated nautical lighthouse designs in this coloring book for adults will provide hours of entertainment Features of this Swear Word Coloring Book: Single sided coloring pages allow for the pages to be removed Suitable for markers, felt tips, gel pens, coloring pencils and more due to single sided, removable pages Professional quality designs from start to finish 2 Color test pages at the back of the book Lighthouse Coloring Book: This lighthouse coloring book contains 40 single sided coloring pages. This...
Get fantastic value for money with this Lighthouse Coloring Book The 20 expertly illustrated nautical lighthouse designs in this coloring book for ad...
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36,89 zł |
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Hardwick Hall: A Great Old Castle of Romance
ISBN: 9780300218909 / Angielski / Twarda / 402 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally constructed in the late 16th century for the notorious Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury, Hardwick Hall is now among the National Trust's greatest architectural landmarks, with much of its original interior and ornamentation still intact. This splendid publication is the definitive source of scholarship on the remarkably well-preserved exemplar of late-Elizabethan style. Composed of extensive research and newly commissioned photography, this beautifully illustrated book traces the history of the house and its inhabitants through the centuries, showcasing a remarkable...
Originally constructed in the late 16th century for the notorious Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury, Hardwick Hall is now among the National Tr...
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385,09 zł |
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Massachusetts Lighthouses - Beacons of Hope and Comfort
ISBN: 9781535577717 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Lighthouses have been treasured throughout history. They are classic and powerful images of safety. Think of all the poems, stories, images, and songs written over history's ages which feature lighthouses This book covers lighthouses in Massachusetts. I have lived in Massachusetts for over twenty years and love the beautiful coastline. I include a checklist for your use. It's a fun project to visit every lighthouse and to think of the countless lives they have saved. Each entry includes one or more photos of the lighthouse as well as details about its construction and use. Perfect for...
Lighthouses have been treasured throughout history. They are classic and powerful images of safety. Think of all the poems, stories, images, and songs...
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24,17 zł |
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An Old Merchant's House: Life at Home in New York City 1835-1865
ISBN: 9780997164619 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On East Fourth Street in New York City, there is a Hidden Treasure. Visitors climb the stoop, ring the bell, and magically step into the past. Lived in by one family for 100 years, The Merchant's House Museum is still the way it was in 1850-with its original furniture and personal family possessions, including dresses worn by the eight women in the family. This book tells how members of the merchant elite really lived at the time when New York City became the commercial emporium of the nation.
On East Fourth Street in New York City, there is a Hidden Treasure. Visitors climb the stoop, ring the bell, and magically step into the past. Lived i...
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72,43 zł |
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Vanishing Stepwells of India
ISBN: 9781858946580 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Some of the most stunning architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its stepwells, ancient water stores. Stepwells are unique to India and from around the 3rd century CE were built throughout the country, particularly in the arid western regions. Excavated several stories underground in order to reach the water table, these cavernous spaces not only provided water all year long but also fulfilled other functions; they offered pilgrims and other travelers a respite from the heat, and became places in which villagers could socialize. Stepwell construction evolved...
Some of the most stunning architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its stepwells, ancient water stores. Stepwells are...
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201,76 zł |