43561New Chinese architecture : twenty women building the future
This celebration of 20 of China's latest generation features detailed profiles of each architect, exploring their routes to success, their inspirations and the challenges posed for those working and designing in this richly diverse and rapidly evolving region. Each profile is followed by a selection of recent works, including everything from small-scale conceptual plans to country houses, schools, offices and large-scale city development projects. From exploring new ways to build with radical, sustainable materials to sensitively honouring the vernacular traditions of the country's complex history, each architect brings their unique vision to the question of what architecture means in China today.
43562New concept in apartment buildings 2
New concept in apartment buildings of Toshio Akimoto, Baumschlager and Eberle, Christian Hauvette,...
43563New concepts in apartment building
Providing images, graphics desig, new concepts in apartment buildings of Maki and associates, Frank O Gehry, W.J Neutelings,...
43564New cutting edge: Pre-intermediate
Presenting lessons such as Leisure and lifestyle; Important firsts; At rest, at work; Special occasions; Appearance; ...
43565New directions in African architecture
Contents: Introduction; Buildings: educational, government, commercial, social and cultural, religious, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, stadiums, market halls, exhibitions, transportation, housing; City planning; Toward a New African Architecture.
43566New directions in british architecture
This comprehensive and versatile reference source will be a most important tool for anyone wishing to seek out information on virtually any aspect of British affairs, life and culture. The resources of a detailed bibliography, directory and journals listing are combined in this single volume, forming a unique guide to a multitude of diverse topics - British politics, government, society, literature, thought, arts, economics, history and geography.
43569New families, no families? : the transformation of the American home
Is the American family a thing of the past? Almost anyone can tell a story that illustrates how dramatically things have changed in the past decades. Nonmarriage, childlessness and divorce are commonplace. Most children leave their parents' home and live for increasing periods before marriage as independent adults. But there are also signs of strengths. Some parents play more equal roles, both financially and in coping with household tasks. In this revealing new study, Frances Goldscheider and Linda Waite discuss cogently the question of whether we are headed for no families, or new families.
43570New folk art : design inspired by folklore and traditional craft
New Folk Art explores how traditional folk art is being reimagined in contemporary contexts. The book showcases a diverse range of artists and designers who draw inspiration from heritage crafts, cultural motifs, and indigenous techniques, blending them with modern aesthetics. It features richly illustrated examples of textiles, ceramics, woodwork, and mixed-media creations that reflect a revival of handmade traditions in today’s art and design scene.