BARS! Architectural Hightech Bars & Clubs presents a hand-picked selection of the best, most fashionable bars and nightclubs around the world, a taste of the creations from today's high-flying designers and a talented up-and-coming breed, all internationally renowned for the quality and impact of their designs. More than twelve exciting new projects, magnetic, electrifying and totally theatrical, the latest interior design trends for bars, vinotecas and clubs all over the world, are here, in this book, in the original high quality photos, plans and elements providing invaluable and detailed information.

Packaging products are designed to last as long as possible before recycling, where the vital process starts all over again. The importance of recyclable packaging is clearly recognised by all market sectors; either because the product itself is natural and eco-friendly or manufacturers wish to draw attention to the essence of the product, demonstrating commitment to environmental protection through company products. On the whole, awareness as regards the importance of recycled products is gradually increasing. Some products are even manufactured solely from sustainable, recycled and eco-friendly materials even though this is not openly illustrated. The interest shown by designers in this field of packaging is clearly demonstrated by the outcome of numerous remarkable projects. Recyclable packaging, packaging produced from sustainable, eco-friendly recycled materials, re-usable packaging in its existing state, at least for a couple of times more or even repeatedly. Whatever the product, all of this packaging has one thing in common: a container intentionally designed to protect and preserve our environment.

There are some design projects that will never see the light, staying in the drawer and failed to be released. In this book, we wanted to pick up this collection of works bringing them to life, under no limits or conditions, designs that have never been produced, published or printed in any graphic discipline — corporate image, packaging, advertising, and computer graphics.

«Discover the very latest trends and innovations in the international field of signage design. Our surroundings have a direct influence on our lives, hence the importance of the design and graphics within that environment — without clear and simple signage, orientating ourselves to our surroundings can become difficult and distracting. «Which Way To Go?» is a superbly illustrated and fully up-to-date compilation of the most innovative international projects of place-making, way-finding and signage design.»

This is a lavishly illustrated celebration of world's most innovative and exciting illustrators. This superbly illustrated series brings together the best work from some of the world's finest illustrators. Each portfolio includes an interview in which they discuss their careers, their inspirations, and their passions, as well as full contact details and a selection of their favourite work.

This is a stunning visual showcase of some of the most innovative and cutting edge brand design in the world. Drawing on the work of some of the world's most talented, innovative, and creative brand and product designers, Brand & Branding offers a stunning visual showcase of how design can be used to create brand awareness that speaks directly to the consumer.

This is a stunning full-colour showcase of the most creative and original big format advertising from around the world. Advertising is all around us — from the newspapers we read in the morning to the posters we travel past on our way home from work. But in order to really work, an advert has to have that something special. And what better way to grab your attention than going big, really big! Big Format Advertising is a lavishly illustrated volume that brings together the very best in creative, innovative, and original big format advertising from some of the finest designers and agencies from around the world.

This is a stunning visual showcase of the most innovative and original graffiti and street art from around the world. Graffiti has been around since the ancient times — examples have been found in Ancient Greek and Roman archaeological sites and range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the tools of choice. Graffiti is Not Dead! brings together a visually stunning collection the most innovative and original graffiti and street art from cities around the world — including London, New York, and Barcelona.

This is a superbly illustrated volume showcasing the very latest trends in architecture and design for small bars. The bar is a ubiquitous space in modern civilisation — from traditional English pubs to modern European nightspots, and from French wine bars to the Hookah bars of North Africa and the Middle East — every city will have its own take on the bar. But the bar is not only a place where people come together, it is also a melting pot for ideas, imagination, and creativity — especially in the world of architecture and design. This superbly illustrated volume brings together a number of projects that showcase the very latest in contemporary design and architecture for small bars.

«Filled with full-colour illustrations, here is a showcase of the latest trends and developments in Eco-housing. With the rapid developments in renewable resources over the last few years, environmentally-friendly housing is no longer the pipe-dream of a few radical architects and ecologists, it is now a firm reality. «Small Eco Houses» is a superbly illustrated volume that showcases the latest trends and architectural solutions for eco-housing. It also explores how research into alternative materials and new ways to apply traditional prime materials have paved the way for a whole new range of design options that mean aesthetics and comfort no longer have to be compromised to achieve sustainable development.»

'There's not a great deal of difference between living and working for those of us who one day decide to make a living by creating the world, for those of us who perceive architecture as something more than just work and the negative aspect associated with this word, but rather like a window through which to see the world. And a means of transforming this world'. This is the vision of Octavio Mestre and this is the book that celebrates that maxim. Over 240-pages and more than 180 full-colour photographs, plans and drawings, reveal the stunning contemporary work of this much-admired practitioner.

The organization of public space raises many challenges, and it is one of the fields of architecture most open to debate and controversy. Urban spaces must not only balance betweeen solid and void in the urban fabric, but they must also be highly functional. This book provides a sample of works that, through originality. ingenuity and creativity, have found a method of sustainable design.

«The idea of what we traditionally perceive to be the work place is changing. As more and more people elect either to work from home or star home-based businesses (out of choice or necessity), the need for dedicated workspace in or near the home will increase exponentially. This 'aspirational' volume is a visual and narrative stimulus to what can be done with both the home office and the small office and will be of value to anyone setting-up from scratch. From a Pimlico loft to a garage in Bordeaux and a floating studio to a graphic design penthouse «Soho» is a compelling primer.»

This volume presents a number of small shops from around the world. These boutiques have created a distinctive identity while reflecting the latest trends.

This volume presents excellent urban squares from around the world. These projects stand out not only for being welcoming towards their users, but also for correctly interpreting the idiosyncrasies and characteristics of the surrounding community, thus attendinf to its needs and preferences and facilitating coexistence and intergration.

This book explores all factors that a visual merchandiser or shop window designer must take into account: the election of colour, the power of lighting, spatial combination, typology of the window models, the importance of small details and the seasonal and commemorative character of the shop window display. Divided into 5 sections (the store window, the power of lighting, models with an attitude, true colours and shopping directory), it includes work for Donna Karan, Fenwick, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf Goodman, Harvey Nichols and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Interest in tuning — or customizing — is growing exponentially. The tuning and customizing process is a labour of love and ingenuity. Mechanical parts are made to gleam and be seen and the bodywork often a marvel to behold. For this very reason, no two customized vehicles are ever alike. A cultural expression of urban life in the same way that tattoos or piercing is, customizing is an art form with a passion and the car is the canvas.