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Access for Disabled People to Arts Premises: The Journey Sequence - The Journey Sequence (Hardcover, New): Geoffrey Lord, C.... Access for Disabled People to Arts Premises: The Journey Sequence - The Journey Sequence (Hardcover, New)
Geoffrey Lord, C. Wycliffe Noble
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Illustrating actual building design solutions that have been created to improve accessibility for disabled patrons and performers, the 'Journey Sequence' outlines the best examples of design innovation produced in response to new and upcoming legislation.

A knowledge of how to design for the disabled can be crucial in winning contracts and having designs accepted. This book shows how the practical implications have already been successfully approached.
Covering the whole sequence from parking, to entry, and including details of facilities for the visually and hearing impaired users, advice is given on the methods designers should use in assessing the requirements of disabled people. This is not a publication giving theoretical prescription but rather an illustrated record of achievements in buildings of all sizes where proper access to the disabled has been created. It includes 14 case studies and examples that illustrate the diverse ways that accessibility has been incorporated into arts buildings throughout the UK. This includes Cinemas, Theatres, Concert Halls, Opera Houses, Museums and Libraries. The author team highlights specific design details that are particularly unique, to stimulate the reader and show that creating better accessibility for the disabled both demands and creates innovative design.
* Be informed about the latest design solutions for disabled access
* Case studies show best practice to inspire your designs
* Gain an insight into unique solutions used by designers to make their venues inclusive

The Saga of Sydney Opera House - The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia (Paperback):... The Saga of Sydney Opera House - The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia (Paperback)
Peter Murray
R1,494 Discovery Miles 14 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Peter Murray's compelling and highly readable biography of the building presents both sides of the story. Using previously unpublished files and papers, Murray has managed to unravel one of the most intriguing architectural controversies of recent times - what really happened when they built Sydney Opera House...

Frank Gehry - The City and Music (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe Frank Gehry - The City and Music (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe
R1,148 Discovery Miles 11 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Frank Gehry: The City and Music is the result of a unique collaboration between the architect and leading critic Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe. It focuses on two projects, Gehry's unrealised proposal for the rehabilitation of Berlin's Museum Island and his soon to be completed Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, while discussing other projects such as the Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Concord, California, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and the Experience Music Project in Seattle. Gehry's much debated relationship to Minimalist sculpture, use of new building materials and attitude to tradition, are discussed with regard to his belief in architecture as a democratic practice which is at once practical and expressive.

Le Corbusier Public Buildings (Hardcover): Yu Fei Le Corbusier Public Buildings (Hardcover)
Yu Fei
R703 Discovery Miles 7 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Through the process of redrawing the plans of a wide range of completed projects by Le Corbusier, this book offers a new interpretation of his architectural works. Redrawing all the technical drawings provides an insight into the thoughts of the architect when dealing with different building types with different functions and provides a fresh understanding of the morphological strategies. Containing 11 different types of public buildings completed by Le Corbusier, this book draws on 80 of his works, and includes drawings and 3D model spatial diagrams. When examined in the context of completion date, the reader is able to observe the continuity and transition of Le Corbusier's design ideas. By focusing on Le Corbusier and his influential architecture, the book provides a better understanding of the morphological basis of modernist architecture in the 20th century.

EST - Fondazione Cini site: Italian Stories of Travels, Cities, and Architecture (Hardcover): Luca Molinari, Federica Rasenti EST - Fondazione Cini site: Italian Stories of Travels, Cities, and Architecture (Hardcover)
Luca Molinari, Federica Rasenti
R1,010 Discovery Miles 10 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This catalogue for an exhibition at the Fondazione Cini in Venice presents stories of places and cities to the east of Italy, and highlights the tales and experiences of Italian architects and travellers. Six internationally famous Italian architects - Renzo Piano, Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas, Archea Associati, Piuarch, Michele De Lucchi and Mario Cucinella - will showcase projects in Russia, China, Albania, Georgia and Vietnam, with the addition of contextual materials from the Fondazione Cini archives. The narrative of convergence and dialogue between Italian culture and these places emphasises the significance of the unique Italian relationship to these countries and their cultures through the centuries.

One Great George Street - The Headquarters Building of the Institution of Civil Engineers (Hardcover, New): Malcolm Dunkeld One Great George Street - The Headquarters Building of the Institution of Civil Engineers (Hardcover, New)
Malcolm Dunkeld
R1,290 Discovery Miles 12 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is the most thorough study yet undertaken of the headquarters building of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Great George Street, London, SW1. It considers how the building visually represents the authority of the profession and discusses not only the architecture and technology of the building but also the social relationships that underpin the structure. Few headquarter buildings associated with the professions have been subject to serious historical study; in effect they are anonymous buildings passed by each day almost without comment. The aim of this study is to show that such buildings have a story to tell, that they and their contents are more than just 'mute objects' but give valuable insights into the organisation occupying the building. The Great George Street building, which was constructed over a thirty-seven month interval from 1910 to 1913, is surprisingly barely mentioned by architectural historians and received only briefest acknowledgement in the building press of the day.The story has relevance to all those other professional associations that occupy a large headquarters building or council chamber and anyone who is interested in architecture and construction history.

Frank Gehry - The City and Music (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe Frank Gehry - The City and Music (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe
R3,475 Discovery Miles 34 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Frank Gehry: The City and Music is the result of a unique collaboration between the architect and leading critic Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe. It focuses on two projects, Gehry's unrealised proposal for the rehabilitation of Berlin's Museum Island and his soon to be completed Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, while discussing other projects as well. Gehry's much debated relationship to Minimalist sculpture, use of new building materials and attitude to tradition, are discussed with regard to his belief in architecture as a democratic practice which is at once practical and expressive.

Lost Chicago Department Stores (Paperback): Leslie Goddard Lost Chicago Department Stores (Paperback)
Leslie Goddard
R586 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R97 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2006-2021 - Selected Works (Hardcover): Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2006-2021 - Selected Works (Hardcover)
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
R1,168 Discovery Miles 11 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture's, 2006-2021 monograph showcases the spectacular work of the firm from the first 15 years of its practice through drawings, renderings, model photography, photography of built work, competition entries, exhibition materials, master plans, interiors, and special research projects and publications. The projects featured in the monograph cover a wide variety of AS+GG's high-performance, energy-efficient, aesthetically striking architecture on an international scale in a wide range of typologies and scales, from low- and mid-rise residential, commercial, and cultural buildings to mixed-use supertall towers. Projects explored include supertall towers, large-scale mixed-use complexes, corporate offices, exhibition facilities, cultural facilities and museums, civic and public spaces, hotels and residential complexes, institutional projects, and high-tech laboratory facilities.

University Architecture (Hardcover): Brian Edwards University Architecture (Hardcover)
Brian Edwards
R4,354 Discovery Miles 43 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the importance of university architecture. It is intended as a guide to designers, to those who manage the estate we call the campus, and as an inspiration to students and academic staff. With nearly 40 per cent of school leavers attending university, the campus can influence the outlook of tomorrow's decision makers to the benefit of architecture and society at large.

Detroit Tiki - A History of Polynesian Palaces & Tropical Cocktails (Paperback): Renee Tadey Detroit Tiki - A History of Polynesian Palaces & Tropical Cocktails (Paperback)
Renee Tadey; Foreword by Dave Chow
R572 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kindergarten & School Plans (Hardcover): Various Kindergarten & School Plans (Hardcover)
Various
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Kindergarten & School Plans has more than 140 floor plans, sections, sketches and elevations, as well as all the construction details for a total of 22 projects. The structures whose designs are included in this publication share the same function: education. Today more than ever, the function of these buildings is decisive in helping the well-being and development of students. These structures remind us of both the importance of the service they provide to society, and the need for them to accomplish their purpose in the best possible way. There is no greater evolution than adapting to the new times that we are living.

Kindergarten Architecture (Paperback, 2nd edition): Mark Dudek Kindergarten Architecture (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Mark Dudek
R3,468 Discovery Miles 34 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This fully illustrated guide to the planning and design of pre-school facilities for children is supported by a broad range of case studies, drawn from around the world. Both new buildings and adapted premises are covered. Essays on social development and childcare put the projects in context. Based on extensive research, Kindergarten Architecture offers the designer a unique survey of the best designs in kindergarten architecture. Two new kindergarten buildings are added to the case study section and the author provides guidance on the practical implications of recent changes to pre-school education. Contains two new case studies, 1. Corning Child Development Centre, New York and 2. Bornehaven De Fire Arstider, Copenhagen.

Sports Architecture (Hardcover): Rod Sheard Sports Architecture (Hardcover)
Rod Sheard
R5,297 Discovery Miles 52 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book offers a rare chance to understand how sport and architecture come together to create an outstanding building type - a symbol of our times. Rod Sheard shares the experience and expertise of HOK LOBB in this beautifully illustrated book, offering practical advice and guidance on commissioning, designing and managing sports venues around the world. The award-winning work of this firm includes the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, the Wembley National Stadium, London and the Stadium Australia in Sydney, commissioned for the Olympic Games 2000.

Healing the Hospital Environment - Design, Management and Maintenance of Healthcare Premises (Paperback): Liz Haggard, Sarah... Healing the Hospital Environment - Design, Management and Maintenance of Healthcare Premises (Paperback)
Liz Haggard, Sarah Hosking
R4,196 Discovery Miles 41 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Healing the Hospital Environment identifies why many healthcare premises do not look or feel welcoming and why even well-intentioned efforts to make improvements are unsuccessful.
The authors show that significant improvements can be made within limited resources if hospitals recognise what can be achieved, set standards and invest in the relevant design expertise. It gives a wide range of examples of effective improvement in design, maintenance and management of all types of hospital and healthcare premises and their surrounding land.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203015789

Heritage and Museums - Shaping National Identity (Hardcover): J.M. Fladmark Heritage and Museums - Shaping National Identity (Hardcover)
J.M. Fladmark
R3,931 Discovery Miles 39 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Papers from the 1999 conference by the Museum of Scotland. Aims to generate international comparison and debate about interpretation and presentation of heritage assets, and to examine the role of museums in shaping national identity.

Gillette Castle - A History (Paperback): Erik Ofgang Gillette Castle - A History (Paperback)
Erik Ofgang
R572 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Back to the Office - 50 Revolutionary Office Buildings and How They Sustained (Hardcover): Stephan Petermann, Ruth Baumeister Back to the Office - 50 Revolutionary Office Buildings and How They Sustained (Hardcover)
Stephan Petermann, Ruth Baumeister; Text written by Rem Koolhaas, Herman Hertzberger, Keigo Lab, …
R2,794 R2,216 Discovery Miles 22 160 Save R578 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The City in the Greek and Roman World (Paperback, Revised): E.J. Owens The City in the Greek and Roman World (Paperback, Revised)
E.J. Owens
R1,177 Discovery Miles 11 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The city for the Greeks and Romans was of paramount importance for their political, religious and social life, and "The City in the Greek and Roman World" provides an engaging study of different concepts and developments of the city at that time. For example, the Greek concept of the "polis" as essentially a community whose physical attributes well-built houses, walls, docks were of secondary importance, gradually shifted: as cities grew, especially under the Hellenistic kings and their Roman successors, fine public buildings, sumptuous houses and impressive civic amenities became the hallmark of urban life.
"The City in the Greek and Roman World" is the first comprehensive study in over a decade to examine the development of the city in the Greek and Roman world.
Drawing on archaeology, literary and epigrapic evidence, professional and technical literature, as well as descriptions of cities and their monuments from travellers and geographers, the author analyzes the evolution of town planning. This includes the provision of services and amenities, orientation, and, as an Aristotelian, his account of the ideal city preferred arrangements which both provided security and were aesthetically pleasing.

Libraries and Learning Resource Centres (Paperback, 2nd edition): Brian Edwards Libraries and Learning Resource Centres (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Brian Edwards
R3,205 R2,810 Discovery Miles 28 100 Save R395 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Libraries and Learning Resource Centres is a comprehensive reference text examining the changing role and design of library buildings. Critical evaluations of international case studies demonstrate the principles of library design.Available for the first time in full colour, the second edition of the work focuses particularly on the important question of access and design in public libraries. Updated case studies and technical data allow the professional architect to use the book directly in planning library projects.Providing guidance on balancing the needs of the collection and the user, Libraries and Learning Resource Centres will be of value to all professional architects involved in library planning.

The Chapel of Princeton University (Hardcover): Richard Stillwell The Chapel of Princeton University (Hardcover)
Richard Stillwell; Foreword by Alison Boden
R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The classic guide to one of America's architectural treasures-now with magnificent new color photos and a foreword by Princeton's dean of religious life Like the medieval English cathedrals that inspired it, the Princeton University Chapel is an architectural achievement designed to evoke wonder, awe, and reflection. Richard Stillwell's The Chapel of Princeton University is the essential illustrated guide to this magnificent architectural and cultural landmark. Now with new color photos throughout, The Chapel of Princeton University traces the history of the chapel and describes its architecture, sculpture, woodwork, and furnishings. Stillwell knew the building from its planning stages through its construction, dedication, and long use. In this book, he offers unique insights into the vision of architect Ralph Adams Cram and the artistry of Charles J. Connick, who designed the chapel's breathtaking cycle of stained-glass windows. Stillwell's thoroughly researched account of the glorious stone, wood, and glasswork gives readers and visitors an opportunity to enjoy the chapel as both an aesthetically beautiful structure and a moving religious statement. Stillwell reveals how the building's composition is meant to provide spiritual access to as many seekers as possible and instill in them an extraordinary message of hope. Featuring a foreword by Alison Boden, Princeton's dean of religious life, The Chapel of Princeton University is a guided tour of an inspiring structure that has served as the spiritual home to one of America's leading universities.

The Roman Forum (Paperback, Main): David Watkin The Roman Forum (Paperback, Main)
David Watkin 1
R278 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R54 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

One of the most visited sites in Italy, the Roman Forum is also one of the best-known wonders of the Roman world. Though a highpoint on the tourist route around Rome, for many visitors the site can be a baffling disappointment. Several of the monuments turn out to be nineteenth- or twentieth-century reconstructions, while the rubble and the holes made by archaeologists have an unclear relationship to the standing remains, and, to all but the most skilled Romanists, the Forum is an unfortunate mess.

David Watkin sheds completely new light on the Forum, examining the roles of the ancient remains while revealing what exactly the standing structures embody--including the rarely studied medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, as well as the nearby monuments that have important histories of their own. Watkin asks the reader to look through the veneer of archaeology to rediscover the site as it was famous for centuries. This involves offering a remarkable and engaging new vision of a well-visited, if often misunderstood, wonder. It will be enjoyed by readers at home and serve as a guide in the Forum.

British Rail Architecture (Hardcover): David Lawrence British Rail Architecture (Hardcover)
David Lawrence
R1,102 R885 Discovery Miles 8 850 Save R217 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Ancient Egyptian Architecture in Fifteen Monuments (Hardcover): Felix Arnold Ancient Egyptian Architecture in Fifteen Monuments (Hardcover)
Felix Arnold
R2,065 R1,823 Discovery Miles 18 230 Save R242 (12%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Allies in Memory - World War II and the Politics ofTransatlantic Commemoration, c.1941-2001 (Paperback): Sam Edwards Allies in Memory - World War II and the Politics ofTransatlantic Commemoration, c.1941-2001 (Paperback)
Sam Edwards
R1,051 Discovery Miles 10 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Amidst the ruins of postwar Europe, and just as the Cold War dawned, many new memorials were dedicated to those Americans who had fought and fallen for freedom. Some of these monuments, plaques, stained-glass windows and other commemorative signposts were established by agents of the US government, partly in the service of transatlantic diplomacy; some were built by American veterans' groups mourning lost comrades; and some were provided by grateful and grieving European communities. As the war receded, Europe also became the site for other forms of American commemoration: from the sombre and solemn battlefield pilgrimages of veterans, to the political theatre of Presidents, to the production and consumption of commemorative souvenirs. With a specific focus on processes and practices in two distinct regions of Europe - Normandy and East Anglia - Sam Edwards tells a story of postwar Euro-American cultural contact, and of the acts of transatlantic commemoration that this bequeathed.

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