Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living.
This monograph explores his revolutionary approach by profiling his greatest projects like La Fábrica, Walden 7, La Muralla Roja or Abraxas. Spectacular new photography by Salva López, texts by experts like Nacho Alegre and Douglas Murphy as well as by Bofill himself are complemented with sketches and floor plans. Bofill’s fantastic creations satisfy a longing for originality, personality and progressive ideals.
Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.
Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and many other countries in between, exploring the myriad ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal latte at this very moment, but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers, curious foodies, and cafe-hoppers alike, this java journey demonstrates that there’s a vast world of coffee beyond the ubiquitous flat white. This book is an ‘extra hot’ commodity, maybe it is time to sample it?
Courtside Candy explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design. This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball’s role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures. By capturing the intersection of the game with various forms of expression, Courtside Candy reveals how basketball shapes and reflects the unique character of the places where it thrives.
As basketball intertwines with diverse forms of creativity, it drives innovation in spaces where art, architecture, and culture converge. This book documents how the sport fuels connection and transformation, offering readers a focused exploration of basketball’s ability to inspire across disciplines.
Born in cities like New York, Tokyo and Berlin, street fashion has grown from an underground subculture to a global influence. The creative collision of hip-hop, punk, skateboarding, and luxury brands has redefined the fashion landscape.
This updated edition of The Incomplete delves deeper into the evolution of streetwear, featuring iconic brands such as Supreme and COMME des GARÇONS. It explores the creative collaborations between designers like Pharrell Williams, Virgil Abloh, and Tom Sachs. Based in New York, Berlin, and Tokyo, Highsnobiety remains at the forefront of documenting these movements and their ongoing impact.
With fresh photography and expanded narratives, this edition highlights the latest trends and cultural crossovers shaping today's fashion world. Perfect for anyone interested in how street fashion continues to redefine global style.
Israeli and Palestinian cuisine is rich in flavor and filled with enticing intricacies. The region’s position at the crossroads of trade routes has long influenced its ingredients, a trend that continues today. Abraham’s Kitchen takes readers on a culinary journey—from the North, where a temperate climate yields succulent vegetables, to Tel Aviv, where young chefs are reinterpreting culinary traditions, to Jerusalem, a city of pilgrimage with a wealth of staple dishes, and finally to the South, where the nomadic lifestyle inspires unique desert cuisine.
From shakshuka to challah to baklava, these regional recipes offer a deep dive into the origins of iconic and delectable dishes. The recipes in Abraham’s Kitchen are clearly explained, inviting home cooks and food enthusiasts to savor their bold flavors. No matter where your dinner table is, these recipes bring the aromas and tastes of the Mediterranean right to you. Rooted in authenticity and tradition, this book offers not just culinary insights but historical ones as well. A stunning regional portrait and a go-to collection of recipes, Abraham’s Kitchen transcends the conventional cookbook.
The Book of Temples offers a visually stunning and spiritually enriching exploration of sacred sites worldwide, appealing to those interested in architecture, spirituality, and travel. Its comprehensive and inclusive approach, featuring diverse and carefully curated temples and places of worship, combines stunning photography and detailed illustrations with informative and thought-provoking essays.
Containing one of the biggest collections of Marvel art in the world, Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris is a dream world for every Marvel fan. With walls covered by posters, comic book covers, and fine art, and rooms equipped with recognizable colors and objects from the Marvel Universe, one feels like a real Super Hero in this artful hotel.
This book takes a peek into the rooms of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel—where beds take the shape of Thor’s home city of Asgard or furniture is inspired by Spider-Man’s costume—and reveals their details along with the art showcased in them. Immerse yourself in these pages and explore this unique hotel for yourself, reveling in the wonderful artistry, design, and history of Marvel—all under one roof.
American architecture has long symbolized the nation’s progress and identity. As architectural innovation continues to redefine itself, exploring this legacy is essential. As modern design trends reshape U.S. skylines, American Icons Volume 2 provides an in-depth look at the evolution of American architecture, featuring 80 iconic projects and four insightful essays focusing on the International Style and midcentury modernism.
Enriched with stunning images and analysis, the book shows how American modernism, influenced by the Bauhaus movement, emphasised transparency, simplicity, and timeless elegance. An essential resource for architecture enthusiasts, it celebrates architectural achievements and inspires future design.
An inspirational, visual account of an epic journey by converted truck to a bucket list of destinations. Life on the Road chronicles an expanded, multi-year road trip that maps a circuitous journey to mind-blowing landscapes around the world, taking in territories in Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Indonesia, Australia, North America and beyond.
A compilation of 21 thrilling sailing trips around the world, in collaboration with Dayyan Armstrong and Sailing Collective, taking adventurous sailors and armchair travellers on a series of visually rich maritime adventures around some of the most beautiful islands, bays and harbours in the world, from classic Mediterranean trips to lesser sailed waters. The book is the second collaboration with Sailing Collective following 2020's Sailing the Seas.
Think you know everything about potatoes? Think twice! Dive into the world of spuds with our latest cookbook, where we explore the nuances of potato preparation. Discover the distinctions between stomping, mashing, and pureeing. Learn the art of achieving the perfect consistency for duchess potatoes and uncover the secret behind why potato gratin is unbeatable with firm potatoes. Potato Total is your go-to guide for mastering the versatile potato.
Explore techniques for cooking potatoes to perfection, creating the crispiest French fries, and crafting the sharpest hasselback potatoes. Classic recipes like hash browns, tortillas,, and croquettes share the spotlight with international delights such as papas arrugadas, tartiflette, and potato focaccia. Embrace the potato revolution—your kitchen will never be the same!
Artificial architecture has developed considerably in recent years, giving studios, professionals, students, and passionate enthusiasts the tools to create striking interior and exterior scenes. The limitless ability of the human imagination, coupled with powerful AI tools, has created a possibility to conceive and visualise perfectly realised worlds of dreamy beach houses, utopian skyscrapers, and whimsical interiors.
Living in a Dream is a breathtaking compilation of architectural and interior wonders. This curated collection invites readers to wander through the corridors of limitless creativity, where every page unveils a new realm of aesthetic innovation. The book transcends conventional boundaries, offering a glimpse into the minds of visionary artists who have dared to dream beyond the ordinary.
The quality of Italian cuisine is based on the quality of its ingredients. For Italians, the quality of the basic ingredients in their dishes is everything. For some, it’s even as important as the air they breathe. This is why classic, homemade Italian food is incomparable to any other in the world. Its richness of taste belies its apparent simplicity, and it’s all down to the superior quality of those timeless, key elements that truly makes traditional Italian cooking so flavourful.
Originale is not just another recipe book. It is, in essence, a guide. A manual on how to do it like the Italians. The dozens of inspiring recipes within these pages are built from a handful of crucial ingredients that, if sourced correctly—as detailed in this book—can transport you directly to the kitchens of Rome, Naples, or Bologna via your own plate. Originale is lovingly curated to celebrate the enduring nature of Italian cuisine, its history, and culture. Buon appetito!
Sam Lubell is a US-American architecture journalist and author of 10 architecture books like the Atlas of Never Built Architecture or the Mid-Century Architecture Travel Guide. With American Icons - The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance (EU: August 20 / INT: October October 15), gestalten and Lubell publish a collection of the most iconic US buildings and thus an homage to the architectural masterpieces of the United States of the last 150 years.
Exploring boundless possibilities, the United States has unveiled a treasury of iconic buildings. Combining a deep respect for individualism with an unwavering optimism for the future, these structures are as varied as they are captivating. American Icons - The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance delves into the visionary works that have defined American skylines. From the organic residences of Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff to Frank Gehry’s postmodernist objets d’art, the book showcases a myriad of groundbreaking architectural masterpieces. Enhanced with carefully curated professional photography, each page of this captivating book title unveils the stories behind these landmarks through insightful articles penned by architectural expert Sam Lubell.
Fresh summer air, leaves rustling at the backdrop of beautiful sunset, subtle wind caressing your skin as you quietly meditate – if this feels anything like a perfect vacation, Mindful Places to Stay is just the book for you.
Through captivating photography and easy reads, the visual pages unveil the most astonishing yoga and meditation retreats and stories behind them.
Join Mindful Places to Stay in the discovery of peace and quiet in breathtaking spots scattered across the world.
Embrace the world of innovative opportunities provided by prefabrication and modular construction, billed by many as the future of modern architecture.
Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefab and Modular, a well-curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as cultural and office buildings. This book explores the unlimited possibilities of prefabricated and modular construction, looks at its various applications, and locks into how these technologies have been used throughout the history of design.
Whether a design professional, a homeowner, or an architecture lover, Prefab and Modular inspires the reader to improve their practice through innovative solutions, and find a perfect house to be constructed in just a few days.
As the lines between technology, work, and play become increasingly blurred, it is natural we are drawn towards the simplicity and solace of nature as a salve to our everyday chaos. But what if that tranquility could be achieved as a part of our daily work-life-balance? The House of Green is a collection of the most stunning architecture and interiors incorporating nature into their designs, exploring the benefits to homes, workplaces, and more. From design lovers looking to revamp a home to modern-day professionals searching for new sustainable solutions, The House of Green showcases the equilibrium for that ever-elusive balance.
Parkitecture, otherwise known as National Park Service Rustic, is the beloved architectural style of the U.S. national parks and the inspiration for this compilation of homes and off-grid hideaways nestled in some of North America’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
Made in collaboration with Parks Project, Parklife Hideaways shines a light on magical homes built to make minimal impact while celebrating the natural features of the surrounding landscapes and their transcendent vistas.
From the verdant forests of New York State and British Columbia to the snow-covered peaks of Alaska; from the sunset-blessed deserts of Arizona to the rugged California coast, these unique sanctuaries are a testament to conservation and how human design can partner with nature.
Among them are cabins, cozy nooks inspired by treehouses; A-frame structures and desert retreats open to the vastness of the sky. We look at the evolution of parkitecture styles over the decades, as well as the ways in which people adapt to living in remote places. And we meet some of the mavericks who make the dream of living in nature a daily, mindful reality, preserving it for generations to come.
In Designing Brands, the Creative Voyage team provides a backstage view into eight studios who produce some of the world’s most captivating visual identities. Alongside these independent agencies’ greatest projects, the book features in-depth conversations with their leaders and collaborators. This select group of industry experts shares intimate details about their processes and the art of creating with rationality, thoughtfulness, and intuition.
Designing Brands is split into chapters—discovery, direction, typography, illustration, photography, design, digital, and physical—based on the essential elements of this creative practice. But at its heart, the book is about community and the designers, strategists, animators, illustrators, stylists, photographers, and tastemakers who combine forces to bring brand universes to life.
This stunningly illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the history of Italian automotive design, showcasing some of the most iconic and beloved models from the 1920s to the early 2000s.
Delving deep into the craftsmanship and artistry of vintage automobiles, this book explores how Italian car design has been at the center of technology, culture,and creativity—and how Italian designers like Pininfarina, Zagato, Bertone, Giugiaro, Gandini, and Ghia have influenced international car designs and brands.
With striking archival and contemporary images, The Italians – Beautiful Machines reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the most famous cars from Italy and what makes them so desirable. This book uses the lens of automotive design to chart the evolution of culture over the last 100 years. The Italians – Beautiful Machines is an impactful celebration of Italian car design and its lasting influence on design and culture.
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