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In the North African land of Morocco, every dar-dwelling, religious institution, or commercial building is organized around an interior, walled courtyard that provides privacy from the bustle of urban streets and an outdoor space for social interaction and tranquil meditation. Over the course of centuries, ornamental schemes have evolved to incorporate not only native plant life but also intricate water features and patterned tile work known as zellij, all of central significance to the Moroccan culture and climate.

Vitally important for providing shade and catching breezes in an arid landscape, Moroccan gardens are designed and cultivated with vibrant color and aromatic plants. Author Achva Benzinberg Stein explores the three main types of gardens — the simple and elegant paved patio form of the ouest ed-dar, the more elaborately planted riyad, and the agdal, an open, cultivated landscape. Striking color photographs, including numerous aerial views, show gardens and courtyards in Marrakech, Fez, and elsewhere.

The first comprehensive survey of the subject in more than 20 years, this lavish volume documents nearly 100 Mughal sites and monuments in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

'Mughal Architecture & Gardens' gives an insight into what is undoubtedly one of the most impressive groups of monuments and gardens ever to be ascribed to a single royal lineage. Innovative and inspirational, these 16th and 17th century constructions demonstrate the staggering wealth and power of those responsible for their creation, notably the emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Mughal architecture is a remarkable hybrid that fuses building forms and decorative schemes from Iran and Central Asia with long-established Indian practice. The most famous examples are the Red Fort in Dehli and Taj Mahal in Agra. This beautifully illustrated book outlines the history of Mughal architecture and gardens, from stylistic developments under different emperors, to the geometric origins of Mughal design and decoration. Now the gardens are mostly lost, but Michell carefully depicts how they would have been; their structures and layouts, the favoured varieties of colourful flowers and scented plants, and the laborious but innovative methods sometimes used to create running water in areas without natural springs and streams.

The author gives particular attention to the major monuments and gardens in the imperial centres of Mughal power, namely Dehli, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Lahore. These sections are accompanied by specially commissioned architectural plans as well as over 250 stunning colour photographs. Written by a leading authority on Indian architecture, this magnificent book is the quintessential guide to Mughal architecture and garden design.

About the Authors:

George Michell is an architectural historian, specialising in ancient Indian architecture. He obtained his PhD from the School of Oriental African Studies, University of London, has directed courses on Asian architecture at the Architectural Association, London, and was co-editor of the journal 'Art and Archaeology Research Papers' from 1972 to 1982. Since the 1980s, he has co-directed an international team of scholars and students at Vijayanagara, the medieval Hindu site in Karnataka. George Michell has also lectured at universities and museums throughout the USA, Europe, India and Australia. Among his many publications are 'The Royal Palaces of India', 'Islamic Heritage of the Deccan', 'Architecture of the Islamic World: Its History' and 'Social Meaning and Palaces of Rajasthan'. Amit Pasricha lives in New Delhi and comes from a family of photographers. A well-known architectural and social documentary photographer, his work has been exhibited in India, London and New York. His photographs have also been published in several books, including 'Dome over India: Rashtrapati Bhavan', 'Horizons: The Tata-India Century' and 'India: Then & Now'. Pasricha's most recent publication is the panoramic collector's edition, 'The Monumental India Book', winner of the Indian Tourism Award, 2008.

This informative and beautifully illustrated book showcases projects of all types, sizes and budgets from the last decade in Japan, and includes museums, private houses, schools, shops, hospitals, airports and chapels. Both cutting-edge, emerging young practices – such as Sou Fijimoto and Junya Ishigami – and established, internationally known architects – among them Toyo Ito, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma and SANAA – are featured, as are international practices working in Japan (such as Rogers Stirk Harbour, Foster + Partners and Herzog & de Meuron). Stunning images by leading architectural photographer Edmund Sumner are accompanied by accessible critical texts and drawings. This illuminating survey is essential not just for architects and designers but also for anyone fascinated by Japan's unique – and increasing – influence on architecture worldwide.

Profiles more than 100 architectural projects from the last decade
A compelling reference for architects, urban planners, designers and anyone interested in contemporary Japanese architecture

Over the last five years, China has experienced an unprecedented boom in architecture and has become the most dynamic and active region in the world. The complex fusion of both Chinese and Western influences has given its architecture a unique style.

This comprehensive, wide-ranging book showcases the most exciting projects of recent years, with extensive imagery together with clear line drawings. It covers buildings all over China and of every type and scale: houses, school, universities, offices, retail spaces, galleries and museums.

Across its 480 pages, this book provides the most complete survey of contemporary Chinese architecture to date and will be indispensable for architects, students and all those with an interest in architecture.

This book features some of the newest and most exciting interiors and architectural projects that have sprung up in China in the recent years. Vivid photographs, architectural drawings and brief introductions take the reader to much talked-about restaurants and chic boutique hotels across China.

160 colour and b/w illustrations

This volume makes an important contribution to the understanding of contemporary Italian architecture by analyzing the works of the most interesting young architects and photographers: an opportunity to reflect on the new Italian landscape through the works of those who are designing it firsthand and are interpreting it through the camera lens.

Through the writings and works of the ten architects (ABDR, Aldo Aymonino, Carmen Andriani, Stefano Boeri, Giuseppe Ciorra, Alberto Ferlenga, Mosè Ricci, Renato Rizzi, Mirko Zardini and Cino Zucchi) it is thus possible to reconstruct the complex panorama of a different way of practicing architecture in Italy: each architect is identified through a key theme and a selection of texts that provide an introduction to the research and works produced in recent years, then three of the most significant projects are presented from the creative phases to final construction.

The works presented, in many cases unpublished or just completed, examine design applied to new types of construction, as in the case of the redesign of power stations (Boeri), or forms of experimentation applied to such traditional categories as the city squares designed for the suburbs of Rome (Aymonino), new residential complexes in Venice (Zucchi), Portoferraio (ADBR) and Senigallia (Ciorra), university campuses (Venice, ADBR and Ciorra) and museums (Ricci and Spaini, Zardini and Aymonino).

At the same time the works of ten Italian photographers on landscape and architecture are presented, from the better known Olivo Barbieri and Vincenzo Castella, to the emerging Paola De Petri, Francesco Jodice and Paola Di Bello.

An original comparison between architecture and photography and, at the same time, an interesting stimulus to reflect on the contemporary Italian scene.

With its intoxicating mix of Berber, Arab, Spanish and French Art Deco styles influencing and informing both homes and hotels, Morocco may be the birthplace of fusion. As new waves of travellers succumb to its charms and make it their home, they have added their own styles to the mix, respecting the roots of Moroccan design, yet altering it in subtle ways. With gorgeous photographs by Jean Cazals, Sully takes readers on an unprecedented tour through private homes, stylish resorts and intimate guest-houses, many never before published. Complementing the various houses are recipes and tips for entertaining Moroccan-style, as well as a comprehensive source guide for travellers and shoppers. A treasure trove of ideas and images, New Moroccan Style is a treat for the eyes, palate and imagination brought to light by a fresh new voice in design.

Clean lines, functionality and sophisticated form have characterized Scandinavian design for decades. This school is known for its innovation, sometimes with a touch of whimsy where you least expect it. Designs are often closely related to nature. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are all known for their practical yet aesthetic creations. Nevertheless, despite sharing common cultural roots, each of these Scandinavian countries has its own unique identity. Explore 400 pages of full-color photographs illustrating the latest in Scandinavian architecture and product design.

* A great overview of the best in new Scandinavian design
* This extensively illustrated guide provides a source of inspiration for designers and a documentary record of this design movement

Beginning with archive images of the Big Apple over the past century and blooming with gorgeous photos of the city's most beautiful and unique interiors, this book explores the real New York inside and out. From high-rise luxury condos with stunning views to industrial lofts, art collectors' pads, and eccentric, funky apartments, the interiors featured here - in colorful full-page photos - are as amazing and diverse as New Yorkers themselves.

Еще сто лет назад любой разговор о нью-йоркском стиле перенес бы нас на другую сторону Атлантики. Тогда этот стиль был смесью европейского импорта, зданий с "итальянскими" фасадами и украшений интерьера, привезенных гружеными кораблями из Венеции и Флоренции, Брюсселя и Парижа. Но в XX веке Нью-Йорк из подражателя превратился в законодателя мировой моды. Небоскребы, главный нью-йоркский бренд, изменив очертания Манхеттена, сделали очевидным, что в современном городе архитектурная составляющая должна быть более зрелищной, чем природная. К огромным фабрикам с пафосными фасадами, делающими их похожими на дворцы индустрии, стали прилегать перегруженные производством и трафиком улицы.

The quality of light in Scandinavia has given rise to some of the most important and influential architecture of the modern period. This book celebrates established icons, newly discovered gems and contemporary masterworks that represent the highest expression of Scandinavian design and response to their environment.

Highly refined building techniques combined with the stark contrast between the scarcity of light in winter and the glow of long summer days have provided the context for architectural acts of genius.

Just under fifty projects are featured here in detail, ordered according to the way in which different light conditions have imparted particular qualities to the buildings.

Henry Plummer has a uniquely authoritative perspective and his words resonate directly with his own artfully taken images.

Books that give a true sense of the magical light that have shaped great buildings are rare: this is a publication to savour.

The People's Republic of China is currently the largest market for architectural services in the world, and its cities - sites of the greatest economic migration in modern history - are rapidly being transformed into rival centers for global trade and commerce. On the Edge: Ten Architects from China is an unprecedented critical anthology on new architecture in China, the first book of its kind devoted to the development and maturation of an indigenous approach to modern architecture and urbanism in China. Focusing on the work of ten young design firms based in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, On the Edge documents the rise of a new aesthetic, the evolution of contemporary architectural practice, and the irresistible, global aspirations of an emerging avant-garde.Included in the book are completed buildings, proposed projects, and urban master plans by Gary Chang of Edge HK, Rocco Yim, Zi and Ming Zhang of Original Design Studio, Li Hu of Open Architecture Studio, Ai We Wei, Qingyun Ma of MADA, Jiakun Liu, and Yung Ho Chang, who is the present dean of the Architecture School at MIT.

This is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging survey of Ottoman Architecture ever produced. It extends to over 700 pages and is illustrated with over 1000 fabulous illustrations, plans of buildings, maps and drawings. The author is a leading authority on the subject having taught throughout the United States, in Paris and in Istanbul. Whilst this work will become an invaluable reference tool to students, its appeal will also be broadened due to the high quality of its photographs, many of which were commissioned for the publication. In particular, the reader will be impressed by the superb interiors of buildings often decorated by stunning Iznik tiles.

Ottoman Architecture developed in parallel with the political structure of the Ottoman Empire. Located at the intersection of Asia and Europe it was influenced by the numerous competing traditions of Islam, China, the Mediterranean and Byzantine worlds. Building on its early development particularly in Bursa and Edirne at the end of the 14th Century, the Ottoman world reached its high point during the so-called Classical period 1437-1703 notably under the Sultans Suleyman 1st and Selim 2nd. The finest architectural achievements were undoubtedly the works of the court architect Sinan 1489-1588. It is these works that form the core of this spectacular book.

This book, unlike any other, also seeks to survey the extensive building works of the Ottomans throughout their Empire which extend to Damascus, Cairo and as far as the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina.

* Comprehensive survey of the huge wealth of Ottoman architecture
* Extensive and highly illustrated text by a leading authority
* Wide appeal for the serious student as well as the arm-chair traveller

Contents:

SET OFF FROM GREECE, TO WEAR OUT ALL BLUE
SEABREEZE
DELICATE SPACE,REVEL IN FRANGANCE
CRYSTAL GREENHOUSE
...

INTOXICATED IN SPANISH TENDERNESS
LIGHT TO SHADOW,SHADOW TO LIGHT
THE OAK OF LOVE
..
SUNBATH IN TUSCANY
PARADISE'S SECRET
DELICATE SPACE , REVEL IN FRAGRANCE
YEARS OF PASSION
...

HILL DWELLING IN PROVENCE
GARDEN IN PROVENCE
GIG CITY AND SMALL COTTAGE
SENTIMENT

RETURN TO HEART
TULIP
THE EAVE RIGHT HERE AWAITING RAIN
REMEMBERANCE OF TIME PAST
...

A dozen aristocratic French families invite readers to experience their elegant lifestyle, from the royal stag hunting tradition of Louis XI and Louis XIII at the Château de Champchevrier to Hubert de Givenchys elegant Parisian townhouse imbued with grandeur and comfort in the style of Napolean III.

The featured houses, illustrated with specially commissioned photography, represent key periods of French decoration. The exquisite Renaissance architecture of Château dAnet and its sumptuous interiors with great fireplaces, silk upholstered sofas, and soft lighting exude the notorious ardor between Henri II and Diane de Poitiers.

The hidden sanctuary of a Parisian manor reveals a dignified library and a harmonious blend of antique and contemporary fabrics and sculptures.

A grand salon with Versailles parquet is illuminated by a Louis XVI crystal and amethyst chandelier. Meticulously planned gardens beckon contemplation and dining tables replete with crystal and silver are a visual feast.

From the architecture, garden designs, furniture, textiles, and art collections, these exclusive private homes are a rich source of interior design inspiration.

About the Author

Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery spent twenty-five years at the leading Parisian auction house, Hôtel Drouot, before joining Christie’s France, where she is a board member. She has published many books, including Private Houses of Paris and French Interiors: The Art of Elegance.

Francis Hammond is a renowned lifestyle photographer. His work has appeared in many international magazines, including Elle and Martha Stewart Living, and in books such as Historic Houses of Paris: Residences of the Ambassadors and Versailles: A Private Invitation.