The possibilities to build a home can be limited due to both restrictions on the surface available, as well as on normative and economic restrictions. The diversity in the topology of the projects presented reflects the possibilities that can be developed in order to achieve this objective. And although they can vary regarding the climate […]
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Low Cost Architecture
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CHIC REFURBISHMENT. Small apartments from 50 m2
The solutions proposed for the conversions shown here are the result of the unique styles and skills of the architects involved and their ability to successfully fuse existing elements with new features. All the projects in this book have been designed and realised with love and care to produce authentic and CHIC interiors: they have […]
Handmade Packaging Graphics
This book explores the Packaging world, the handcraft-artisanal aspects, both regarding design and production an even the creation process. In this latest “the creation” is where we observe new ways of making things, with simple, intelligent, surprising solutions, different from what we were used to up to now, that now open for us a creative […]
DIY. Crafts for Kids
Children and their fantastic imaginary world are always a source of inspiration for thousands of Handmade jobs, decorative pieces, fun necklaces, and countless educational games to share with them. In DIY Crafts for Kids, you will find more than 30 handmade works for kids which you can share with the little ones in your home, […]
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SPACES. Architectural complexes
A Multidisciplinary building is generally used by the general public, and one that includes large multi-purpose spaces. Each activity area leads into a hall, which acts as a common link between them, thus creating a dynamic area where information, relations, leisure and culture are intermingled and mutually enhanced. Some multidisciplinary buildings are cultural centres which […]
Illustrated Packaging
We are perfectly capable of differentiating between certain products simply using their packaging as a reference point. In this book our aim has been to find a different and more contemporary concept for compiling the material. We are referring to the concept of “illustration”. We shall encounter authentic works of art made out of different […]
REHABILITATION. Dealing with history
Rehabilitate, in the strict sense of the word, means to enable again, to enable once more, just that this time we don’t turn back to the past but to the future. This time the end is to guaranty the life of the building in question and frequently implies its complete modernization and sometimes, even shifting […]
Cool Painting
The magic of painting has always been present throughout our history, serving as a faithful narrator and mirror of times past, reflecting society’s dreams and concerns at all times. An infinity of different techniques and styles, from the purest realism to symbolism, abstraction, and expressionism… they have served a useful tool for all the artists […]
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KITCHEN & MATERIALS. Wood Laminate Steel
In recent years, the concept of kitchens has been changing. From being a place only thought of for preparing meals, it has become a meeting point for families and friends, and often serves as the core of one’s home. Making this a cosy place where functionality, aesthetics, and comfort seamlessly blend together can be quite […]
Residential Architecture. Gardens, Ideas & Details
Landscape design is the theme that joins together the projects presented in this book: the art of designing gardens and terraces to transform the house in a pleasant space. It is also a way of thinking about the surroundings of a house as one more habitable space. In the following pages you will find projects […]
Pallet Project
The construction with pallets has extended. It’s a popular material, applied in furniture, interior design, temporary installations and emergency housing solutions. It’s an easy element to obtain anywhere, easy to handle and transform, expressive and aesthetic. Looking for examples to support us for its construction, we have contacted a lot of architects and designers from […]
Manga Inspired
A fantastic “Manga” illustration book, that counts with the compilation of twenty-three artists of recognised international prestige. Among them we find Llidoll, Naoshi, Emperpep, Yukiko Yokoo, Andrea Innocent, Akira Ebihara, Sandra G.H., Tado, Devilrobots, Yumiko Kayukawa… that have personally selected some of their best pieces and told us first person which programs they use to […]
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Cool Illustration
COOL ILLUSTRATION! This fantastic book of illustration today includes a recompilation of work from fourteen national and international renowned artists. Some of those featured are Ricardo Cavolo, María Herreros, Paula Bonet, Dilka Bear, Denise Nestor, etc. Buy it now!
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MINI APARTMENTS. Living in less than 50 m2
Designing a small home requires optimizing the space we have at our disposition as well as the creation of the most comfortable possible distribution. In this book we put together a selection of apartments and houses ranging from 150 ft2 to 538 ft2. We also show the current tendencies in apartment design and small size […]
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ECO HOUSE. Green roofs and vertical gardens
Buildings have been turning more ecological for some time: nature has an increasing prominence in new constructions, but not only in gardens and patios, also on walls, roofs and rooftops in themselves. Nowadays, architecture is based on adapting homes to their environment. Construction is not forced on the landscape: it blends with it at every […]
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Container & Prefab Houses
Prefabricated architecture is turning into an important trend in the world of contemporary design. Lots of architects and designers have reinvented the prefabricated house with new materials and construction techniques, such as containers, which are easy to transport, are put up in one day and are often in surprising locations. Prefabricated houses offer ecological solutions […]
Indoor House Gardens
For some time, residential architecture has not been limited simply to creating a place to live, but also to providing a quality of life for its occupants, which often includes a space where nature can be present. The connection between the home and nature are increasingly important, in addition to the necessity of having a […]
Vintage Home Refurbishment
The renovation of buildings is very common nowadays, not only because of the lack of building space, but also because of the necessity to conserve preexisting buildings by using more and more sustainable and ecological materials, and restoring and recycling old construction elements. These materials include stone, wood, and brick in walls and roofs, as […]
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Artist Notebook
A lot of artists live their lives accompanied by their Notebook, where they draw and paint as part of their creative process. Some explain that this is the way they can feel 100% free!!! In this book, we show a shy and a silent group of people in many cases, who hide unique works of […]
Paper Art Now!
“Paper art now!” shows you many of the opportunities that paper offers art lovers, making three-dimensional shapes through the use of bending and folding techniques and playing with colors and light effects, thereby making innovative use of paper. In the following pages, you will be shown works from artists such as Charles Clary, Bovey Lee, […]
Flat Illustration
“Flat Illustration” means minimalist design that emphasizes usability. It features clean, open space, crisp edges, bright colours and two-dimensional/flat illustrations. It has its origins on the web designers, attempting to bring real life to the screen. This technique takes advantage of a more simplified illustration, where ornamental elements are viewed as unnecessary. We have compiled […]
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ULTIMATE INTERIORS. Room by Room
Today the character of each of the spaces in a house is given not only by its spatial composition, but also by a series of technical details and finishes that give a particular style to each of the rooms. Furthermore, the latest trends in furniture, lighting and decoration help define a new way of dealing […]
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Mini Spaces for Living
Defining the space of a small home requires you to prioritise the current needs of its inhabitants and to get know them, their physical limitations, the legal restrictions and whether they have a limited budget. The objective is to create spaces which improve the inhabitants’ quality of life, whilst also preserving their personality. We present […]
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LETTERING. Drawing Letters
LETTERING signifies “inscribed letters”. We can understand this from those works characterised by their manual nature and therefore by their imperfections and free style. In this book we have compiled works from great artists which have personal and varied styles. All of the artists explain to us first-hand their way of working, making us a […]
Ultimate Logos Designers
Creating a logo is always a process and it is always the result of reason and emotion. We should never hope that a logo is produced by magic, chance or much worse, enlightenment, an absence of good taste. The ideal logo belongs exactly to the impeccable world of ideas. On occassion, us designers have a […]
Green Social Housing
This book describes the factors to be taken into account to achieve new and advanced typologies of ecological and bioclimatic social housing, able to meet the needs of its occupants, and with which social housing complex can be designed, perfectly integrated in the urban and social structure of the cities, and allowing them to evolve […]
Ecologicals Bottles Boxes Bags
The packages which are mostly produced are designed to be recycled later, and increasingly it goes further in this sense: not only recyclables appear, but also biodegradable, packaging made from previously recycled material, or designed to give them a other use later. In this book three chapters are presented: “Boxes” Boxes fabricated from cardboard, paper […]