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Monday, May 6, 2013

Twenty Houses by Twenty Architects



This new Electa series focuses on domestic space and the different modes of residential life that are beginning to emerge in the twenty-first century. The twenty houses in this book represent a cross-section of the most innovative residential design completed worldwide over the past ten years by some of the most talked-about architects working today. Included are celebrated architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Steven Holl, and Richard Meier, as well as emerging talents such as fABRica de Arquitectura in Mexico and Graham Phillips in England. Houses are located in widely diverse areas -- from the heart of Manhattan to the seaside in Greece, and from the Spanish countryside to the suburbs of London. Beginning where Modernism left off, these architects are using the private house as a laboratory to explore new issues in domestic living. The book begins with an introduction that discusses the profound changes that are now taking place in the institution of the family, in its makeup, in the rhythms of its daily life and in the forms of its leisure and work. Each house is showcased on 12 pages that open with a brief project description, biographical profile of the architect, and project data. The following spreads present plans, elevations, and sections, and full-color, generously sized photographs. Overall the book is a beautifully produced visual portfolio of provocative, inspiring contemporary houses around the world.

Donated by:
UAP Makati CBD Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o President Vanessa Lagman-Ledesma

HOME by Novogratz



In this book, design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz (stars of HGTV's "Home by Novogratz") give us an inside look at twenty of their favorite projects to show us how to achieve their signature "vintage modern" style. See how they effortlessly mix contemporary furniture with thrift-store finds, and learn all sorts of tricks for creating a stylish home no matter what the obstacles: seven children, small spaces, or a tiny budget. From a toddler-friendly bedroom for triplets to a beach retreat for two twenty-somethings, from a New Jersey basement to a Palm Beach cabana, "Home by Novogratz" proves that good design is just a book away.

Book Donated by:
UAP Makati CBD Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o President Vanessa Lagman-Ledesma



Sunday, May 5, 2013

CCDI Architecture: Design for China's Future



China Construction Design International (CCDI) is one of Asia’s premier architecture firms. It was ranked as the number one private architecture firm in China in 2004. In 2005 it became the first firm from China to receive an award from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT). As a new Master Architect Series title, this book demonstrates that design in China is at a truly global standard, is highly influential, and is peaking just as China welcomes the Olympic Games in August 2008. Today, it is among a new breed of Chinese firms making a name on the world stage, with a rapidly growing practice in New York as well as in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. CCDI has been awarded more than 90 professional awards and is also the fastest growing design firm in China.

Among CCDI’s completed projects featured in this book are office towers, sports arenas, residential complexes and cultural centres, as well as many large-scale planning projects. All projects are based on its core principles of integrated design, which focus on utilizing the resources of a city, technology, environment and local public culture in order to design building solutions to meet the manifold needs of society. The book features chapters on CCDI’s many international standard sporting projects.

Donated by:
UAP KSA-Riyadh Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o President Nelson Inovejas

New Frontiers in Architecture: The United Arab Emirates between vision and reality

Authors:
Oscar Eugenio Bellini
Laura Daglio

A rampant building boom is transforming the desert lands of the Persian Gulf's fabulously wealthy oil-producing countries: they are becoming large metropolitan areas at an exponentially rapid race. The rush for luxury and the race for the biggest, best and most dazzling feed a burgeoning real-estate market where promoters and large commercial companies create visionary and futuristic architecture.

In addition to new luxury towers of record height there are skyscrapers with spectacular rotating sections, almost dream-like qualities of the new forms, and the shaping of enormous artificial islands that change entire coastlines - all part of a general challenge to master, even change, climate and environment.

The planners involved belong to some of the largest international studios, firms that have opened new headquarters in the Gulf - in fact, the entire architectural star system is called upon to give a cultural imprint and to express a new concept of the city and its buildings.

Visionary architecture that creates a new reality: a race to the top, to the spectacular. These forces characterize the unbridled building boom of the United Arab Emirates, which can call into service the world's most prestigious international design studios.

Donated by:
UAP Dubai Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o President Jeffrey Sibug



Class Architecture by Michael J. Crosbie


School buildings are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the next generation of teachers and students. This book presents more than 40 projects from the USA, showcasing leading elementary and secondary school design. Featred projects factor in important design elements including security and safety, new technology, resource centres and energy conservation. They must also accomodate flexible learning environments for a range of student groups. Full-colour photos, plans, drawings and descriptive text accompany the projects.

Donated by:
UAP KSA Riyadh Chapter FY 2012-13
c/o Pres. Nelson Inovejas

Architect: The Work of the Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words


Thirty-three of the world’s most accomplished and inspiring architects—Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 28 more—express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning, one-of-a-kind collection

The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect presents all 33 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and in their own words the awe-inspiring achievements of each architect. Organized by architect, each chapter features approximately four to six major works that represent a range of skills, materials, and methods, as well as a variety of structures including museums, libraries, transportation hubs, hotels, places of worship, and more. The text, culled from diaries, interviews, articles, speeches, and notebooks, and provided by each architect, illuminates his works and enlightens on topics such as his influences and inspirations, personal philosophy, and aspirations for his own work and the future of architecture. The book includes 700 stunning and fascinating photographs, blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings representing each architect''s major works.

 Architect is a unique work that offers an unprecedented view into the minds of some of the most creative thinkers, dreamers, and builders of the last three decades.

Donated by: UAP Dubai Chapter FY 2012-2013 c/o Arch. Jerrey Sibug
 

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