The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings: 1820 to Present Day (Thornton Robert)(Pevná vazba)

The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings: 1820 to Present Day (Thornton Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Railway buildings have always had a fascinating character all of their own, despite many no longer being in operational railway service. This book tells the story of how these buildings evolved alongside the development of the railway in Great Britain and examines how architects over the years have

British Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock 2019 - The Rolling Stock of Britain's Mainline Railway Operators (Pritchard Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Contemporary British Drama (Rees Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

This guide offers a comprehensive account of British theatre from the 1960s to the present day. Placing critical commentary at the heart of its analysis, it explores how theatre critics and scholars have sought to understand and write about modern theatre, from the earliest reviews to revivals

Elizabethan Architecture (Girouard Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture-- the uniquely strange and exciting buildings built by the great and powerful, ranging from huge houses to gem-like pavilions and lodges designed for feasting and hunting--is a phenomenon as remarkable as the literature that accompanied it, the literature of

Evergreen Architecture: Overgrown Buildings and Greener Living (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

Nature and architecture have never been more intertwined. As more of the earth's surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are increasingly up to the task of integrating flora and greenery into their creations. There are many ways to express this: green roofs, living walls,

The Architecture of British Seaside Piers (Gray Fred)(Pevná vazba)

Of all the architectural delights of British seaside resorts, the most astonishing and idiosyncratic is the seaside pier. Remarkable visual spectacles, piers are architecturally extraordinary in concept and at times outrageous in execution. They brought together the Victorian genius for

Phantom Architecture (Wilkinson Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Phantom Architecture tells the stories of some fifty unbuilt buildings, describing how they were conceived, exploring their amazing variety, and showing how they have inspired other architects and artists who have looked at their plans in amazement and

Cork: City and County (Keohane Frank)(Pevná vazba)

This authoritative guide to the architecture of County Cork covers all sites and buildings of merit, great and small Comprehensive and easy to use, this guide covers the architectural riches of Ireland's largest county. The many atmospheric castles and tower houses include Carrigadrohid, Lohort,

Architecture: A Visual History (Glancey Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the world's most incredible buildings, from the magnificent architecture of the ancient world to green buildings of the present day. Discover the beautiful details, principal elements, and decorative features of every architectural style, from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Machu Picchu, and

The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings (Kushner Marc)(Pevná vazba)

The founder of Architizer.com and practicing architect draws on his unique position at the crossroads of architecture and social media to highlight 100 important buildings that embody the future of architecture. We're asking more of architecture than ever before; the response will define our

Head-Dress Badges of the British Army - Volume Two: from the End of the Great War to the Present Day (Kipling Arthur L.)(Pevná vazba)

With the recent death of Hugh King and the disposal of his collection by auction, The Naval and Military Press have republished both volumes of this invaluable work, a reference tool for dealers and

The British Empire through buildings: Structure, function and meaning (MacKenzie John M.)(Pevná vazba)

Imperialism is strikingly represented in its buildings. This work illuminates the dispersal of colonial culture and religious forms, social classes, and racial divisions over two centuries, from the establishment of colonial rule to a post-colonial world. It will be a vital reading for all students

Robert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs (Martineau Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The legacy of Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 -1989) is rich and complicated, triggering controversy, polarizing critics, and providing inspiration for many artists who followed him. Mapplethorpe, one of the most influential figures of his time, today stands as an example to emerging photographers who

Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life (Kellert Stephen R.)(Pevná vazba)

'When nature inspires our architecture-not just how it looks but how buildings and communities actually function-we will have made great strides as a society. Biophilic Design provides us with tremendous insight into the 'why, ' then builds us a road map for what is sure to be the next great design

The Railway Adventures: Place, Trains, People and Stations (Pipe Vicki)(Pevná vazba)

The All the Stations team celebrate and explore our rich railway legacy in Wales, England and

Richard Seifert: British Brutalist Architecture (Bradbury Dominic)(Pevná vazba)

Richard Seifert: British Brutalist Architecture showcases 40 of Seifert's most well-known and innovative buildings in Britain

Curved: Bending Architecture (Toromanoff Agata)(Pevná vazba)

In Curved: Bending Architecture, the author seeks out the most sensational contemporary buildings from around the world that incorporate wave-like, rounded forms into their design. Curved forms in architecture are found throughout history (like the Colosseum in Rome) but today's constructions

Architecture on the Borderline: Boundary Politics and Built Space (Pieris Anoma)(Pevná vazba)

Architecture on the Borderline interrogates space and territory in a turbulent present where nation state borders are porous to a few but impermeable to many. It asks how these uneven and conflicted social realities are embodied in the physical and material conditions imagined, produced or

Architecture Inside-Out: Understanding How Buildings Work (Zukowsky John)(Pevná vazba)

Fifty of the world's most important buildings seen through specially commissioned isometric illustrations and detailed photographs and plans, providing the perfect introduction to architecture for students and anyone interested in buildings.Taking readers behind architecture's facades and finishes,

Eternal Season - Ghosts of Summers Past, Present and Future (Rutt Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

A soaring celebration of summer and a poignant journey into the changing nature of the British season - from the award-winning author of Wintering and The Seafarers. Summer is traditionally a time of plenty, of warmth, of breeding; a time to celebrate the abundance of nature teeming in our

Knížka British Library Publishing

Kniha z kolekce British Library Publishing. Choreograf Robert Hylton v tomto vydání projíždí mimořádnou řadou fotografií, časopisů a efemér ze sbírky Britské knihovny, které odhalují skutečný původ populárních tanečních stylů

Architecture Inside + Out - 50 Iconic Buildings in Detail (Zukowsky John)(Pevná vazba)

Go behind the facades and finishes to understand how fifty of the world's most iconic and important buildings were

Rice's Language of Buildings (Rice Matthew)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully packaged, idiosyncratic introduction to British building styles, by the acclaimed illustrator and architectural enthusiast Matthew Rice. The Language of Buildings covers the grammar and vocabulary of British buildings, explaining the evolution of styles from Norman castles to Norman

America's Kingdom: Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier (Vitalis Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Examination of U.S.-Saudi relations, the development of the oil frontier, and the enduring legacy of racial segregation at the Aramco