Name: Homes - We Make Them, They Make Us | Nisrine El Lababidi
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Interiors | Phaidon

The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decoratingWith 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors designed by fashion designers, artists, style icons, and film stars, each of whom has made a unique contribution to the world of interior design. Ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, the book features everything from chateaux, town houses, and penthouses to desert ranches, beach houses, and tiny apartments in more than 25 countries. Featuring the 'greats' of interior design, such as Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, and Colefax & Fowler, alongside contemporary stars such as Anouska Hempel, Kelly Hoppen, and Karim Rashid, Interiors is an elegant and beautiful object in its own right, now available with an exquisite and eye-popping pink velvet cover. This is the essential inspirational source book for design aficionados, anyone who is inte…

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Homes for our Time - Contemporary Houses Around the World Vol. 2 (XL) | Philip Jodidio

"...a compelling survey of the best in contemporary living, on a global scale."- The Globe and MailWhen a House Is a HomeThe second edition of TASCHEN's dazzling selection of contemporary houses around the worldClimate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution. What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate?In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara created the Frame Holiday Structure on a budget of $ 40,000. Built from steel scaffolding, exposed brick, and wood floors, the house can be easily disassembled and moved, adapting to the reality of the nearby floodplain. Luciano Lerner Basso's Fortunata House in Brazil accommodates the surrounding nature: it was built around a tree of an endangered species and sits upon stilts so as not to disturb the forest floor. Miller Hull's Loom House near Seattle has been called "the world's most environmentally ambit…

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Milan Chic | Massimo Nava

In Northern Italy, a unique skyline emerges, combining the aesthetics of history and tradition with the innovations of modernity. Milan reveals itself through Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest and Rem Koolhaas's Fondazione Prada, along with the imposing Milan Cathedral and the grand iron-and-glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. But the true essence of the metropolis lies hidden behind the facades of the striking buildings. Whether that means the interior-design creations displayed at the plentiful design fairs or Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece the Last Supper, housed in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan requires a local guide to comprehend all of its secrets and treasures. Author Massimo Nava and photographer Oberto Gili are happy to oblige.The magnificence of Milan is a reflection of its inhabitants: the designers, architects, artists and restaurateurs who lend their own brand of style to the city. In Milan Chic, readers are taken on an intimate tour, making stops at the homes of…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Catalog-Site - Themes - Architecture | Assouline

"The volumes showcase the story and thinking behind Expo 2020 and how connecting themes, storytelling and experiences have enriched its architecture. Mirroring the richness, diversity and ambitions of the UAE, this incredible collection will inspire and entertain. Like the buildings themselves, the books will set new benchmarks for the future, forming an essential record of Expo's meaningful, lasting legacy." - Dr. Federica Busa, Senior Vice President, Visitor Experience, Expo 2020 DubaISite, Themes, Architecture is the catalog of Expo 2020 Dubai. An exploration of the Expo site, the title explores the iconic architecture and spaces, from the pavilions and programming to the public realm and beyond, with a focus on the three main themes - opportunity, mobility, sustainability. Each of the pavilions making up Expo 2020 Dubai is featured with a special emphasis on prominent architects such as Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, AECOM and Hopkins Architects. Essays written by a variety of contrib…

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Palm Beach Style | Jane S. Day

Palm Beach style is the expression of elegance and romance everywhere evident in this paradise and epitomized in the lives and work of architect John Volk and artist-preservationist Jane Volk. Together they conjured up much of the magic that now makes the place. The book explores this unique chemistry and the dazzling homes that are the result. John Volk was one of the 'big five' architects of Palm Beach. It was here, during his sixty years of practice, that he was commissioned to design over 2,000 projects, among them the Royal Poinciana Plaza as well as additions and renovations to the Everglades Club. This book is about the Volks, and the part they played in conjuring the spell with which Palm Beach continues to enchant. Palm Beach, among other things, is its architecture. Red tile roofs and cast stone columns hint of the Mediterranean. Evidence of inspirations from Spain and Morocco abound. After the economic collapse of 1929, the classical architectural orders began to appear on c…

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Homes for our Time - Contemporary Houses Around the World (XL) | Philip Jodidio

"...a compelling survey of the best in contemporary living, on a global scale." - The Globe and MailThere's No Place Like HomeStep into the world's most beautiful private abodesAcross small cottages and lavish villas, beach houses and forest refuges, discover the world's finest crop of new homes. This cutting-edge global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa.Here, there are homes in Australia and New Zealand, from China and Vietnam, in the United States and Mexico, and on to less expected places like Ecuador and Costa Rica. The result is a sweeping survey of the contemporary house and a revelation that homes across the globe may have more in common than expected.Among guava trees and abandoned forts in Western India is a sanctuary designed for and by Kamal Malik of Malik Architecture. The House of Three Streams is a sprawling spectacle with high ce…

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Shamshiri - Interiors | Pamela Shamshiri

From crisp modern to retro glamour, the rich and layered interiors by Studio Shamshiri have seduced magazine audiences and clients alike for years. These serene, authentic rooms full of design details and deep material palettes are a masterclass in how we yearn to live today. Studio Shamshiri s unique blend of California bohemian, East coast glamour, and European history creates rich, layered, and unforgettable spaces. With clients that range from Hollywood talents to Napa Valley winemakers and leading designers in creative fields, Studio Shamshiri are often given carte blanche to conjure lavish homes that are both practical and dreamlike. Although their work dots the globe, California remains their geographic and spiritual center. They are especially inspired by the works of midcentury giants such as Rudolf Schindler and A. Quincy Jones two architects whose work have been revived and reimagined by the siblings Ramin and Pamela Shashiri and their studio. The results along with new grou…

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Dare To Dream: How Mohammed Bin Rashid Made His Dreams Come True | Raed Barqawi

From Raed Barqawi, one of the most respected journalists in the region, comes this fascinating new book about HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Titled 'Dare to Dream: How Mohammed Bin Rashid Made His Dreams Come True', the book explores how, under the visionary leadership of His Highness, the country has become a leading global hub for talent and a place where the Arab youth can find the resources and opportunities to fulfil their dreams.Raed is the long serving Executive Editor-in-Chief of Al Khaleej, the respected Arabic broadsheet that was one of the earliest daily newspapers to have been published in the UAE. He is one of the most distinguished voices in journalism today and has been a trusted commentator on regional affairs over the past many decades. His book talks about the wisdom and foresight of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and traces the awe-inspiring development of the UAE. The leadership and forward-looking initiatives of His Highness have helped inspire…

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When Suzanne Cooks | Suzanne Husseini

Divided into five sections depicting breakfast , mezze, lunch , dinner and desert dishes, when Suzanne cooks presents recipes for traditional Arabic foods like falafel , Shawarma and stuffed vine leaves all with a modern twist. An entire chapter of the book is dedicated to mezze, delectable appetizers like meatballs with sour cherry sauce, flaky cheese and spinach filled pastries, and grilled aubergines with pomegranate dressing. The recipes in the 'Lunch' and 'Dinner' chapters also include side dishes that match perfectly with the mains. The luscious 'Dessert' section has an inviting selection of Arabian modern treats and interesting creations. About Suzanne A contributor to many publications like BBC Good Food and Caterer , Suzanne Husseini has been featured on various local television programmes. She hosted one of the most popular Arabic cooking shows on a local TV network based in Dubai, which was a great platform to highlight Arabic cuisine in her unique style. She frequently cond…

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Use Your Illusion I & II Super Deluxe Boxset (12 LP + 1 Blu-Ray) (Limited Edition) | Guns N Roses

Super Deluxe 12 LP box on 180-gram vinyl with 97 total tracks (63 previously unreleased) includes the UYI I & II remastered for the first-time, plus the complete LIVE IN NEW YORK & LIVE IN LAS VEGAS concerts never-before released.Blu-ray disc features the full LIVE IN NEW YORK concert in HD with Atmos, 5.1 & stereo audio. 100-page hardcover book with unreleased photos and images. Bonus items include replica Conspiracy Inc fan club kit, 10 double-design lithos, 4 backstage passes, and much more.Tracklist:LP: Use Your Illusion I (2022 Remaster)Right Next Door To HellDust N' BonesLive And Let DieDon't Cry (Original)Perfect CrimeYou Ain't The FirstBad ObsessionBack Off BitchDouble Talkin' JiveNovember RainThe GardenGarden Of EdenDon't Damn MeBad ApplesDead HorseComaLP: Use Your Illusion II (2022 Remaster)Civil War14 YearsYesterdaysKnocking' On Heaven's DoorGet In The RingShotgun BluesBreakdownPretty Tied Up (The Perils Of Rock N' Roll Decadence)Locomotive (Complicity)So FineEstrangedYou Co…

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