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Wood has very many positive attributes as a natural construction material, but was for a long time neglected in the architecture of western Europe. However, this situation has changed a great deal over the course of recent decades. Construction with wood has gained a solid reputation and is seen as a valid alternative to traditional building with bricks. Wood also offers many advantages: processing it is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, the construction time is short, and it is a very durable material. Many wooden constructions have withstood the test of time over hundreds of years. The most important reason for selecting wood, though, is the pleasant atmosphere enjoyed by owners of wooden houses. This also applies when wood is used as an essential element of an interior: floors, panelling and fitted cabinetwork create a welcoming feeling of warmth and cosiness in a home. This book features many inspiring examples of both houses and interiors: homes constructed out of wood and also traditional brick buildings where wood occupies a prominent position inside the house.
This is the follow-up book to both Belgian Masters publications, with all new reports by famous architects and interior designers. Designers and architects featured include: Juma Architects, Labscape, Marie Lecluyse, Filip Tack, In Store, Adrien Meira, Benoit Viaene, Pauline Vanthournout, Laura Sainderichin, Dries De Malsche, Nathalie Deboel, Altu Studio. Text in English, French, and Dutch.
Rendez-Vous presents sojourns into the living and working spaces of celebrated artists and creatives.
All new reports with the most beautiful entrances and hallways, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, home offices, bedrooms and bathrooms, spaces for relaxation.
The Authentic Home showcases 15 authentic homes from all over the world, created by renowned architects and interior designers. Designers and architects featured include: Andrew Trotter, Stéphane Boens, Jo Van Huffelen, Joanna Laven, Margaret Naeve, Perspective Studio, Perelli Sisters.
In our highly technological, post-industrial society increasing numbers of people are returning to 'real' craftsmanship. Hence dedicated craftsmen, working according to centuries-old traditions, are very highly valued and not always easy to find. In this richly illustrated book some twenty carefully selected craftsmen are introduced from many fields including cabinetmakers, metalworkers, upholsterers, painters, lighting specialists, builders and marquetry specialists. All plead for the restoration of our traditional cultural patrimony and give a new energy to the expert skills of their predecessors. ILLUSTRATIONS 180 colour photographs *
Showcases a compilation of the most beautiful and inspirational swimming pools from the past ten years.
This innovative new series documents, through the use of stunning colour photographs, 100 of the very best designs and projects relating to a specific room or feature. Each title displays a variety of different interior design and architectural styles, ensuring that every reader finds inspiration to utilise in his or her own home. The 100 Best Living Rooms showcases a compilation of the most beautiful and inspirational living rooms from the past ten years. Wim Pauwels, founder and managing director of Beta-Plus Publishing, began putting out a series of books in 1997 about architecture and interior design. So far the company has published more than 250 titles dedicated to certain themes (such as living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, children's rooms, antique building materials, restoration, renovation, gardens and swimming pools), plus monographs of architects and interior designers, manuals and yearbooks about timeless and contemporary architecture and interiors. For each book he enlists the assistance of authoritative specialists for the introductory texts and photograph captions.
'The 100 best children's rooms' showcases a compilation of the most beautiful and inspirational children's rooms from the past ten years.
The 100 best Kitchens & dining rooms showcases a compilation of the most beautiful and inspirational kitchen and dining room design from the past ten years, with most projects never published before in an English version.