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Signs Grow - Floyd Merrell - Bog - University of Toronto Press - Plusbog.dk

Following Sebeok, Merrell reminds us that 'any and all investigation of nature and of the nature of signs and life must ultimately be semiotic in nature.'

Country House Ideal: Revent Work by ADAM Architecture - Paul Barker - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

As in the past, anyone who builds a country house today will want the first sight of it to impress, but they will also have requirements suited to 21st-century life. ADAM Architecture has an international reputation for its diverse portfolio, and its country houses are among the practice's most admired work. 'The Country House Ideal' explores the way in which ADAM Architecture uses historical precedents, including construction techniques, materials and layout, to give expression to thoroughly modern projects. While the practice is famed for classical design, the houses featured here are far from pastiche, and could have been built at no other time than our own. Architectural historian Jeremy Musson first sets the modern country house in its rich historical context, then presents a series of magnificent new houses, arranged into chapters reflecting a variety of traditional styles: Anglo-Classical, Rural Romantics, Palladian and Neoclassical. This lavishly illustrated book reveals how, in an ADAM Architecture design, such considerations as energy conservation, technology and sustainability receive meticulous attention – all in pursuit of the country house ideal. AUTHOR: Jeremy Musson is an architectural historian, writer and broadcaster. Formerly Architectural Editor of Country Lifemagazine, he is the author of 'English Ruins' (with Paul Barker; Merrell, 2011) and several books on English country houses, including 'English Country House Interiors' (2011). SELLING POINTS: . The first book devoted to the country houses of one of the world's leading practices specialising in classical design . Focuses in-depth on 19 new houses in England and Scotland in a range of styles, all specially photographed for the book . Written by a well-known expert on the history of country houses 270 colour photos, 6 plans

Building Southwark: Architecture and Regeneration in a London Borough - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In Building Southwark: Architecture and Regeneration in a London Borough, the renowned architecture writer and critic Kenneth Powell continues the story of one of Britain's most dynamic and successful areas of regeneration. While this architectural renaissance which began in the 1980s is evident most publicly along the south bank of the Thames, it extends throughout the borough, from Walworth to Peckham and from Bermondsey to Dulwich. Its impact can be seen in the creation of cultural venues, the revival of industrial spaces for residential and commercial use and shared working, and the generation of a wealth of stunning new and already iconic projects. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book describes more than 50 projects that have been built in Southwark in the new millennium. Arranged according to building type, they include such well-known landmarks as the extension to the Tate Modern, the Shard and the redeveloped London Bridge station, as well as diverse social, cultural, healthcare and education projects, from the refurbishment of King's Reach Tower (now the South Bank Tower) to the new cancer centre at Guy's and St Thomas's hospital and the transformation of Burgess Park. Following the introduction, which offers an overview of the architectural strategy in the borough, the entries are divided into Cultural/Leisure, Housing, Infrastructure/Jobs, Mixed-use, Education and Landscape projects. Forthcoming projects those under construction are also included, among them the enormous undertaking of Elephant & Castle town centre, Walworth Town Hall and the masterplan for Canada Water Basin. Illustrated with photographs and plans, the book offers an inspirational survey and an invaluable record of the continued reinvigoration of this historic and forward-thinking district. AUTHOR: Kenneth Powell is an architecture critic, journalist and writer. He has published widely, including books on Norman Foster, Richard Rogers and John McAslan, as well as New Architecture in Britain (2003), City Reborn (2004), New London Architecture (2005) and New London Architecture 2 (2007; with Cathy Strongman), all by Merrell. He was elected Honorary Fellow of the RIBA in 2000. 350 colour illustrations

Vanilla - Billy Merrell - Bog - Scholastic US - Plusbog.dk

A bold, groundbreaking novel about coming out, coming into your own, and coming apart. Vanilla and Hunter have been dating since seventh grade. They came out together, navigated middle school together, and became that couple in high school that everyone always sees as a couple. There are complications and confusions, for sure. But most of all, they love each other.As high school goes, though, and as their relationship deepens, some cracks begin to show. Hunter thinks they should be having sex.Vanilla isn''t so sure. Hunter doesn''t mind hanging out with loud, obnoxious friends.Vanilla would rather avoid them. If they''re becoming different people, can they be the same couple?Falling in love is hard.Staying in love is harder.

Japandi Style - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Japandi is the newest and hottest trend in interiors: a harmonious combination of functionality, comfort, and the minimalist look that characterizes Scandinavian design, with the purest elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Torn Signs - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Transforming Kings Cross - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Transforming King's Cross presents the most significant infrastructure project in Britain in a quarter of a century. It features essays by such leading architectural and planning commentators as Sir Peter Hall and Edwin Heathcote and is profusely illustrated with archival images, plans, models, and dramatic construction shots.

Work - Stephen Bayley - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Presents the most significant civil-engineering project in Britain in more than a century. Profusely illustrated with stunning photography, including archival images and dramatic construction shots, 'Work' covers all aspects of the project, from design and planning to construction and opening by Her Majesty The Queen.

Basquiat - Marc Mayer - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Examines many of Basquiat's individual works in detail, with particular reference to his working methods and techniques. This unabridged compact edition of a critically acclaimed book, features spectacular reproductions of Basquiat's work.

Made in London - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A fascinating look behind the doors of the workshops and factories of London that make everything from glass eyeballs to automobiles.

Made in Ibiza - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Made in Ibiza is both a visual treat and a fitting celebration of a dynamic creative scene that contributes so much to the vitality of this unique Mediterranean island.

Kiftsgate Court Gardens - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Kiftsgate Court, perched on the northern edge of the Cotswolds Hills in Gloucestershire, is a garden composed of many different scenes. Three women have tended Kiftsgate, each one its driving force for a third of a century, and each building on the legacy of the previous generation.

Deconstruction Reframed - Floyd Merrell - Bog - Purdue University Press - Plusbog.dk

Directed chiefly toward scholars in literary criticism and theory, Peircean semiotics, and, more generally, philosophy, this book is, by the nature of its broad focus, more descriptive than critical, synthetic rather than overtly prescriptive. Beginning with a brief discussion of Peirce and deconstruction, the author then turns to the relevance of current concepts in science and the philosophy of science as well as mathematics-especially Gödel''s theorems. Subsequently, a series of "thought experiments" is used to illustrate that some concepts propounded by deconstruction are compatible with certain aspects of the "new physics." The notion of writing is compared to Karl Popper''s philosophy of science, and finally, a discussion of Beckett rounds out the author''s general thesis.

Happy Home - Rebecca Winward - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The essential guide to making a home that suits your needs perfectly, combining inspirational photographs from a wealth of stylish homes with down-to-earth hints and tips. Happy Home provides specific advice for each room in the house, as well as a guide to the basic principles of making a happy home.

London of the Future - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The proposals in London of the Future aim to predict and prescribe how the metropolis might be governed, organized, and designed in years to come and to provoke debate among planners, architects, and developers.

Fashion Futures - Bradley Quinn - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Fashion Futures is a wide ranging survey of the visionary clothing designs, new materials, cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends shaping the future of fashion. It features interviews with leading designers and trend forecasters and includes a directory of practioners and researchers at the forefront of fashion technology and design.

English Cathedral - Martin Barnes - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Among the most magnificent buildings of England are its Anglican cathedrals, great symbols of spiritual and architectural power. No one can fail to marvel at Durham's incomparable Romanesque masterpiece, the elegant stylistic unity of Salisbury, the world-famous stained glass of Canterbury or the striking Gothic scissor arch at Wells. In this breathtaking new book, award-winning Magnum photographer Peter Marlow has captured the nave of each of England's 42 Anglican cathedrals. Taken in natural light at dawn, usually looking towards the east end of the building, these remarkable images bring into sharp relief the full splendour of the architecture, whatever the style. Marlow's spellbinding photographs are accompanied by his commentary on the project, including sketches and preparatory shots; an introduction by curator Martin Barnes on the tradition of church photography in England, particularly the work of Frederick Evans and Edwin Smith; and a concise summary of each cathedral interior by architectural historian John Goodall. AUTHOR: Martin Barnes is a graduate of Leicester University and the Courtauld Institute of Fine Art in London. Having worked at the Tate, Walker and Bluecoat galleries in Liverpool and the Witt Library in London, he moved to the Word & Image Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, where he is now Senior Curator of Photographs. John Goodall is Architectural Editor of Country Life magazine. His book The English Castle was published in 2011. Peter Marlow has been a member of the international photographers' collective Magnum Photos for more than 30 years. He has exhibited his work throughout Europe. SELLING POINTS: . A unique photographic record of the Anglican cathedrals of England . A new compact edition of this superbly produced, critically acclaimed book . With an overview of the architectural importance of each cathedral, and an introduction on ecclesiastical photography . Essential for anyone interested in architectural photography, church architecture or the heritage of England 45 colour, 5 b/w, 1 map

California Concrete - Peter Zellner - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Southern California is the birthplace of skateboard culture. The artist Amir Zaki grew up skateboarding and so has a deep appreciation of the large concrete structures as sculptural forms, landscape, architecture and art. The importance of his photographs are underlined by Tony Hawk and Peter Zellner.

Type Matters! - Jim Williams - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Type Matters! is the ultimate book of typography tips for anyone interested in improving the look of their type. It contains clear subject-by-subject structure helps the reader quickly identify the relevant topic and is elegantly designed, with soft flexi binding, ribbon placeholders and an elastic enclosure, ideal for handy desktop reference.

Riba Stirling Prize: 20 - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Stirling Prize is one of the world's most prestigious architectural awards and is given to the architects of the building that has made the most significant contribution in the past year to the evolution of architecture and the built environment. This book honours all the shortlisted and winning buildings from the first 20 years of the prize.

An Alphabet of Architectural Models - - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

For thousands of years, architects have used models to invent, experiment and communicate. A world in miniature, such models are even more varied in their purposes and materials than their full-scale counterparts. This beautifully designed book explores the uniquely fascinating nature of the architectural model through 26 illustrated essays, one for each letter of the alphabet - from A for 'Ancient' (on the world's oldest models) to Z for 'Zoom' (on the photography of models). Unbound by the practicalities of life-size construction, models allow architects the flexibility and freedom to think in three dimensions. Whether made for purely speculative exercises or to solve a specific problem, they are aids to the imagination. Equally, they can be used as detailed and accurate representations of particular places (either built or as yet unrealized) in order to convey information to patrons or the public. Models can be made in a wide variety of media, from paper, cork and wood to such ephemeral materials as sugar and jelly. Most recently, the advent of digital technologies has transformed possibilities for prototyping, which in turn has greatly influenced architectural design. Models also have a vibrant life beyond the design process. Souvenir models collected on the Grand Tour, 1:1 scale plaster models of architectural fragments displayed in museums, and architectural toys that have delighted children and adults alike are just some of their manifestations outside the architect's office. Written by architects, model-makers, curators, conservators and scholars, the texts in this absorbing Alphabet explore such varied but fundamental issues as modelling materials and techniques, scale, and the role of the model in the design process. They also go beyond conventional accounts to look at models under the X-ray machine, their use in film, and edible models. The result is a wide-ranging, insightful and original account of the multiple lives of the architectural model. AUTHORS: Dr Teresa Fankhanel is a Curator at the Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universitat, Munich. Olivia Horsfall Turner is Senior Curator of Designs at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, and the V&A's Lead Curator for the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership. Dr Simona Valeriani is Senior Tutor on the V&A/Royal College of Art History of Design MA. Dr Matthew Wells is a Lecturer at the Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (GTA), ETH Zurich. 40 illustrations

Windows in Architecture - Christopher Masters - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The window is one of the most essential components of architecture, yet it rarely receives the detailed examination that it deserves. This new study explores the development of the window, showing how it transformed human experience by increasing access to light and air, and simultaneously changed our perception of architectural space. Christopher Masters celebrates the multiple roles of the window in architecture through thematic chapters that allow for spectacular visual comparisons, juxtaposing images from different cultures and historical periods. He provides engaging commentaries on over 80 exceptional buildings of all types, both ancient and modern, ranging from the Pantheon in Rome, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris and the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto to Walter Gropius's Bauhaus in Dessau, Eero Saarinen's TWA Terminal in New York, Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi and Dorte Mandrup's Icefjord Centre in Greenland. Featuring more than 150 superb photographs, this is an intriguing and accessible survey of a formerly neglected subject in architectural history. AUTHOR: Christopher Masters is a London-based author specialising in art and architecture. SELLING POINTS: . A new survey of an integral but little-studied aspect of architecture across the centuries . With more than 80 buildings worldwide by architects from Palladio and Christopher Wren to Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Santiago Calatrava, Rem Koolhaas and Zaha Hadid . A wide-ranging, informative text analyses the window as a central aesthetic and functional feature of architecture, and also considers key social and technological factors 150 colour illustrations

Designs for Children - Agata Toromanoff - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This stylish book for design-conscious parents contains some 250 designs for children: iconic pieces of furniture, furnishings and toys as well as more recent creations based on the latest technological advances.

Windows in Art - Christopher Masters - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Windows in Art is a unique new survey of an intriguing but overlooked subject in art across the centuries. Featuring 90 works by such eminent artists as Caravaggio, Dali, Hammershoi, Hockney, Hopper, Matisse, Titian and Vermeer, the lively and informative text illuminates the role of the window in painting as both object and metaphor.

Borde Hill Garden - Vanessa Berridge - Bog - Merrell Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Borde Hill Garden is renowned for its collection of rare shrubs and trees and this authoritative, engaging book is a fitting celebration of one of Britain's great heritage gardens.