Name: Homes - We Make Them, They Make Us | Nisrine El Lababidi
Brand: DREAMWORKS COLLECTIVE
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Comporta Bliss | Carlos Souza

"Crossing on the ferry between Setubal and Tróia, we really take our time and arrive quietly, watching dolphins in the Estuary of Sado, that delicious atmosphere typical of Comporta's peninsula."- Patrick PerrinSometimes compared to the Saint-Tropez of Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s, Comporta, with its relaxed pace and artistic community, is the ideal destination for those looking to wander off course. It's the new found favorite of personalities such as Jacques Grange, Farida Khelfa, François Dumas, the Espírito Santo family, and Madonna, who shares photographs of taking her kids to the beach and horseback riding in the dunes of nearby Carvalhal on weekends. This fishing village boasts swaths of beaches, patch works of rice paddies, and an ecosystem filled with storks and frogs, all a serene backdrop for the striking homes found there: rustic cabanas and that ched-roof huts reflecting the care free lifestyle that has become Comporta's hallmark. This distinctive setting challenges the mi…

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Terra The Sustainability Pavilion Expo 2020 | Assouline

From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai will welcome more than 200 participants and millions of people from around the world to come together with a shared purpose towards building a cleaner, safer, healthier future. The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, and the largest event ever held in the Arab world, for 182 days, Expo 2020 will be a hive of activity, from performances and parades, immersive experiences, insightful talks, food, art, music, sport and architecture. With 192 country pavilions, three thematic pavilions - Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability - and numerous awe-inspiring feats of architecture and craftsmanship at every turn, Expo 2020 Dubai offers limitless opportunities to learn, reflect, connect and collaborate for a better world.To mark this, Assouline has collaborated with Expo 2020 on seven unique volumes dedicated to the once-in-a lifetime event. Presented below, are four editions of this coveted collection which w…

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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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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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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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Mission Possible The Opportunity Pavilion Expo 2020 | Assouline

From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai will welcome more than 200 participants and millions of people from around the world to come together with a shared purpose towards building a cleaner, safer, healthier future. The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, and the largest event ever held in the Arab world, for 182 days, Expo 2020 will be a hive of activity, from performances and parades, immersive experiences, insightful talks, food, art, music, sport and architecture. With 192 country pavilions, three thematic pavilions - Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability - and numerous awe-inspiring feats of architecture and craftsmanship at every turn, Expo 2020 Dubai offers limitless opportunities to learn, reflect, connect and collaborate for a better world.To mark this, Assouline has collaborated with Expo 2020 on seven unique volumes dedicated to the once-in-a lifetime event. Presented below, are four editions of this coveted collection which w…

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Sand to Silicon Going Global | Jeffrey Sampler

This book describes the strategy and policies that have made Dubai an economic success story in the Middle East. The authors who have travelled and worked extensively throughout the region provide a compelling account of Dubai s unique model of economic development. A revealing and insightful analysis of what organizations can learn from the way Dubai has transformed itself in such a short time. In just over three generations and within the past half century, the small Emirate of Dubai which unlike many states in the region has not had the benefit of huge oil resources has raised its profile globally through a range of bold developments and clever ideas. These include its free zones for business that have made it a regional centre for many firms, its biennial air show, the Dubai World Cup horse race, its development as a tourist centre that is home to some of the most stunning hotels in the world, the building of the various Palms and The World island developments, the construction of …

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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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My First Colors Let's Learn Them All | Dorling Kindersley Children

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about the many different colours.Introducing My First Colours, an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring lots of new words, as well as counting and finding shapes and patterns. This engaging colour book is packed with bright pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about the different colours along the way.Point to the red fruits. How many orange animals can you see? What's pink and goes oink, oink? From the primary colours red, blue, and yellow, and the secondary colours green, orange, and purple, to pink, brown, black, white, silver, gold, and multicoloured, babies and toddlers aged 0-3 will love learning all the different colours in this engaging photographic board book.This tabbed baby board book offers:- Word labels with easy-to-read text alongside vibrant photos of objects that are primary colours, secondary colours,…

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My First Nature Let's Go Exploring | Dorling Kindersley

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they discover everything nature has to offer!Introducing My First Nature: Let's go exploring! an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring different environments and wildlife for them to explore and love. This engaging nature book is packed with bright, colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about animals and all their different habitats along the way. How many legs does a spider have? Can you help spot the night-time animals? From ferny, forest floors to white, sandy beaches, babies and toddlers will love journeying through the different environments to discover the variety of wildlife that lives in our surroundings. This vibrant board book is a must-have for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 to encourage early learning and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. Celebrate your child's curiosit…

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