Art Nouveau by Maria Costantino

$25.00 NZD

Category: Architecture | Series: Gallery of Art Ser. | Reading Level: good-very good

Ugo Di Pace - Interiors by Ugo Di Pace

$40.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

A master of light, a genius with details and materials, and a connoisseur of art, Ugo di Pace established his reputation as one of the leading architects and interior designers in Brazil with a stunning series of homes. In addition to designing breathtakingly elegant interiors, di Pace is a furniture de signer, art and design collector, and a student of contemporary Brazilian culture. He has developed a unique Brazilian style, blending modern design and Brazilian materials with French, English, and Venetian elements. His career began in Italy and matured when he moved to S o Paulo in 1951 to open an art and antiques gallery. Richly illustrated with new color photography, Ugo di Pace: Interiors brings this modern master and the distinctive design sensibility of Brazil to a wider audience and inspires all to infuse their homes with the style of Brazil. ...Show more

Terence Conran's Inspiration by Terence Conran; Stafford Cliff

$35.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

People say that the most successful homes are the most sustaining and invigorating to live in, or even just to visit. This is true of Barton Court, the house in Berkshire where Terence Conran has made his country home since 1977. It has been a family home, a center to his Habitat Design business, a fact ory and studio for producing commercial and domestic furniture, a laboratory for testing his recipes and writing cookery books and has a working fruit, vegetable and herb garden, supplying produce for his restaurants. Through the objects that Terence has collected, and the things he finds on his travels, we can learn, not only about the man behind a multi-million dollar empire, but the processes that stimulate his creativity and the sources of his inspiration. In this part visual biography, part guided tour Terence Conran explains what he sees and what he should look for in good design and just what has inspired him through his varied career. ...Show more

Lux: Lamps & Lights by Robert Klanten

$16.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

No more boring lamps and lights! Many countries around the world have already banned or are in the process of phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs in favor of more energyefficient lighting. Because these familiar sources of illumination are becoming extinct, the areas of lighting and light d esign are currently experiencing significant changes. New technologies such as LEDs and OLEDs are inspiring both designers and manufacturers to develop new forms, functionalities, structures, and constructions. Lux describes and documents this current evolution in lighting and light design. The book presents an eclectic collection of up-to-the-minutelightrelated projects, focusing on their impact on areas such as product design, technology, and art. Because existing lamp forms and silhouettes often serve as the basis for cutting-edge work or are being integrated into new technologies and aesthetics in a playful way, Lux features innovative and surprising ideas for chandeliers and classic table, wall, and hanging lamps. The book shows how recently developed light sources that radiate less heat can be combined with a far broader spectrum of materials than we have ever seen before. It also presents examples of experimental installations with light as well as ways in which illumination is being used to enhance an atmosphere, create objects, or structure space. In short, Lux features an inspiring range of current approaches to the use of light that represent a fundamental change in the technical and aesthetic possibilities available. ...Show more

In the Nouveau Style by Malcolm Haslam

$20.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

Compact Spaces: Home Series

$20.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Series: Home Series | Reading Level: very good

The new "Home" series from Beta-Plus invites you to take a fascinating journey through the most beautiful and inspiring interiors. The thirty volumes in this series are thematically divided by room (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and so on), and also by style (including designer homes, country houses and contemporary interiors). The reports in these books combine to create a unique voyage of discovery through modern trends in decoration and architecture, reflecting the lifestyle and outlook of people who live in these beautiful homes. "Home" series is a unique collection of thirty titles, eclectic and stylish, devoted to interior design and decoration, and presented in a handy format. Every book shows the finest projects by leading architects and interior specialists, in a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, and is packed with ideas for your own home. "Compact Spaces" is magnificently illustrated with over 100 colour photographs that show how to maximise your space through use of colour as well as the most efficient use of existing space. ...Show more

It's Lonely in the Modern World by Molly Jane Quinn

$20.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

True modernity requires much more than discipline, vision, and a willingness to live without upper kitchen cabinets. It's Lonely in the Modern World outlines exactly what's required to achieve sleek design and the requisite ennui. From the creators of the wildly popular Web site Unhappyhipsters.com, thi s essential guide is for today's hipsters what The Official Preppy Handbook was for prepsters. The authors advise on a number of topics. Readers will learn how to navigate the vast array of concrete finishes and plywood grades, accessorize with children and pets, opine with authority on rooflines. Featuring detailed illustrations, beautifully staged photos, and helpful charts, this master manual is perfect for aspiring modernists, those who love them, and, of course, those who love to hate them. ...Show more

Chicago Furniture - Art, Craft and Industry 1833-1983 by Sharon S. Darling

$40.00 NZD

Category: Design | Reading Level: very good

Nineteenth Century Design by Charlotte Gere; Michael Whiteway

$35.00 NZD

Category: Design | Reading Level: very good

A well-researched historical and pictorial survey of design and decoration during the nineteenth century.

Introduction to Art Nouveau Style by William Hardy

$14.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: very good

Art Nouveau, new art in every sends of the word, reached its zenith in the early years of the 20th century. The movement began as a reaction against the horrors of mass production, reintroducing skills and craftsmanship which were fast dying out. In fine art, it was a rebellion against the striving for naturalism of the impressionists, creating, as it did, fantastical forms in mythical landscapes. This beautiful book gives an account of the artists, craftsmen, architects and designers whose skills represent the finest in Art Nouveau, works by Horta, Tiffany, Lalique, Daurne, Olbriche and Gaudi, and many other exponents of the Art Nouveau style are features in all their ingenuity and originality. For those who know and appreciate Art Nouveau here is a valuable sourcebook of the artists and their work. For everyone else, this book is an exceptionally well-documented introduction to the most distinctive style created this century. ...Show more

Interior Design Motifs of the 19th Century by Cesar Daly

$14.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Series: Poster Art Ser. | Reading Level: good

Modern Furniture and Fittings by John Hooper and Rodney Hooper

$25.00 NZD

Category: Interior design | Reading Level: good

A treatise dealing with the design and construction of modern furniture for houses and public buildings, with chapters on domestic furniture, library and study furniture, furniture components, church furniture and fittings, plywood and lamin board technique, framed and flush panelling, shop and exhibiti on cases ...Show more