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Here is an overview of new and notable architecture in a city already known for its unique architectural heritage. One of a series of authoritative pocket guides introduced only last fall, the aNd Guide Barcelona showcases the most innovative designs of the last five years, whether completed (Palafolls Library by EMBT architects, Barcelona Auditorium by Rafael Moneo) or still on the drawing board (Torre Agba by Jean Nouvel, Edificio Forum by Herzog & de Meuron). Easy to use and attractively designed with flexi covers, this CD-sized gem will prove indispensable for tourists and professionals alike who are interested in the built environment.
"In the shopping world, the shops are now the star attractions, featuring as the object of desire. They signal their own unique fascination--spatially, as complete works of art, and with the signature of internationally renowned designers and architects. Including 400 pages and over 400 color illustrations, this guide offers an inspirational impression of shops featured from an international selection."--Back cover.
Dubai-the name alone stands for superlatives. It is a place where clients as well as architects realize their visions of tomorrow's world. The restaurants presented here give an idea of what is considered cool and chic at the boundary between the Orient and the Occidental. The amply illustrated profiles are supplemented with addresses, chef recipes and a location plan. Book jacket.
Building on the success of its Cool Shops line, teNeues is expanding its sights to focus on the many retail offerings of fashion-conscious Munich. As befits a beautiful and exciting city, the range of shops in Munich encompasses everything from the suavely classic to the cutting-edge and avant-garde. Here you?ll find an overview of retail destinations such as the exclusive designer boutiques on the Maximilianstra?e, the trendy vintage stores in Schwabing and?last but by no means least?the gleaming new shopping malls such as the F?nf H?fe. ? This indispensable guide to the best stores and boutiques in Munich is attractively designed to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for easy use ? Exquisitely illustrated with over a hundred color photos of shops distinguished by their product range as well as their unique interiors and merchandising.
Munich has a wide-variety of different restaurants, where not only good food, but also design and architecture play a leading role. From a classically designed restaurant with a modern interpretation of local cuisine, a Sushi bar with contemporary interior or a trendy bar with a futuritistic ambiance-Cool Restaurants Munich guides the visitor through the 25 most popular restaurants, bars and lounges. With addresses, essential information and as a top tip-a selection of excellent chef's recipes. Book jacket.
Remote Luxury: Top Resorts Down Under is the ultimate guide to getting away from it all in Australia and New Zealand. Over the past few decades Australia and its equally spectacular neighbour across the Tasman Sea have established a reputation as two of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world. This reputation is a result of not only the extraordinarily beautiful and varied landscapes both countries boast but also the inspirational ways in which their architects and designers have used these unique settings to create innovative and memorable places to stay. This beautifully photographed publication takes you on a visual journey through the most remote of these idyllic getaways, from luxurious laidback lodges in the outback to sustainable eco resorts in rainforests and sleek retreats by the sea.
Dubai International Airport (DXB), Emirates Airlines, and the Burj al-Arab. Changi International Airport (SIN), Singapore Airlines, and Marina Bay Sands. Chek Lap Kok (HGK), Cathay Pacific, and The Peninsula Hotel. Kingsford Smith (SYD), Qantas Airlines, and the Wentworth Hotel. What do these collective entities have in common? Not only do they link global air hubs with city-centric long-haul airlines and destination-worthy hotels, but they are the product of a distinct strategy to boost tourism development through the synergies created by aviation development. This volume explores the evolution of tourism development through synergies created by airline, airport, and hotel development in th...
Vienna's elegance and monumentality reflect its once exalted status as the showpiece of an empire but Austria's capital is also a generous, open-armed city where everyday life plays itself out in world-famous caf?s, wine taverns, and restaurants. Here is a selection of the most fashionable places to enjoy excellent meals in beautifully designed interiors. Another in teNeues? best-selling restaurant series, this flexi-bound guide includes over 130 color photographs as well as sample recipes.
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