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This book covers all aspects of airline design, tracing significant trends since 1945. The comprehensive pictorial overview takes the reader on a tour of everything from airport architecture and d?cor to airplane design, construction, and brand identity. The “journey” continues with the many layers ..

In the past luxury usually meant ostentatious displays of heavy ornamentation. But the modern definition of luxury doesn’t have to mean sumptuous or overblown style. Refined architecture and interior design are the contemporary way to create a sense of luxury. Luxury Houses City shows us a beautiful..

Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far away from urban stress. The country retreats we create for ourselves reflect this difference. A measure of the value we place on our rural sanctuaries is the attention paid to every aspect of their design and construction. Today’s rural retreat..

The exotic beauty of the Asian coastline and the Pacific islands have always been attractive to Western tourists. Here is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most contemporary and innovatively designed hotels in countries from Turkey to Japan, with Thailand and Indonesia in-between, and Australia an..

One of a new series of authoritative guides teNeues is introducing this season, Cool Shops New York takes the reader on a tour of the best stores and boutiques in this dynamic world city. Each shop included is distinguished by more than the products it sells. The editors also highlight exemplary arc..

This history of boat design and culture since the beginning of the 20th century covers speedy mass-produced, motor-propelled motorboats and yachts. Design enthusiasts will find information on types, forms, materials and colors. The focus is on American and Italian models from the end of the Second W..

Situated on the Elbe River, Germany's second largest city and most important seaport also boasts a lively cultural life that includes theatre, symphony, opera, museums and of course, restaurants. This illustrated guide book focuses on those destinations offering the best in food and ambience. Whethe..

The lighting designer is at once an artist and an engineer. He uses the best technology available to reveal scope, space, and form?both in landscapes and in urban environments?and aims to do so in a way that achieves a functional, creative, and environmental result. This relatively recent profession..

Gyms, spas and wellness centres are no longer places to exercise, but are carefully created environments where aesthetics and design are extremely important. This text looks at some of the most creative and striking contemporary health club establishments that testify to this new trend...

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Today, the parameters of shop design have expanded exponentially. No longer is the retail landscape crafted only for shopping convenience and to reinforce brand identity. It has evolved to reflect the role of shops as a public space where we spend a large part of our leisure time. For this reason, a..

This compendium chronicles the pleasures of flying in style with copious illustrations and evocative text. Far from the check-in lines of regular air travel, we get a peek at expansive airport lounges with every comfort and convenience. There is everything from ergonomic workspaces to shower and cha..