Books by Agata Toromanoff

Living on the Edge - Houses on Cliffs ? Buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravityLiving on the cliffs is undoubtedly an adventurous prospect - the stunning vistas, unspoilt natural surroundings, and the quietness of remote locations with the flair of a hide-out, as well as the proximity to nature, whether an ocean front or a mountain range.From houses that already exist to visions of tomorrow, the projects gathered in this volume embrace challenges such as steep, rocky terrain, limited accessibility, extreme weather conditions, and preserving the natural environment. Architects around the globe demonstrate the most innovative solutions for sites where construction may seem unthinkable.

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.

A beautifully illustrated book of the most sensational contemporary buildings built by famous architects from around the world that incorporate curves, waves, and rounded forms into their design.

This timely book celebrates the inspirational achievements of women architects in every corner of the world.

The 60 best and most spectacular building conversions on the international architecture scene, with descriptions and photographs of projects by renowned, world class firms.

Villen zeichnen sich seit der Antike durch höchsten Wohnkomfort, eine anspruchsvolle Bauart sowie ihre freistehende Lage aus. Raffiniert gestaltete Grundrisse und hochwertige Materialien machen sie zu einzigartigen privaten Lebensräumen. Die in diesem Band vorgestellten Projekte aus der Feder sowohl renommierter als auch junger aufstrebender Architekten zeugen von Ideenreichtum und modernstem technologischem Know How. Sie verkörpern Bauherrenträume skulptural und plastisch oder geometrisch reduziert, verschmelzen mit der Landschaft oder treten aus ihr hervor. Villa Design zeigt das breite Spektrum an Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten, aus denen Designer schöpfen, um individuelle Wohnerlebnisse zu schaffen.Villa M in Berlin, Deutschland (Graft)Pensinsula House in Guarujá, Brasilien (Bernardes Arquitetura)Casa Mi in Zürich, Schweiz (Daluz Gonzales Architekten)Glass Villa on the Lake in Lechlade, UK (Mecanoo)Quadrant House in Warschau, Polen (KWK Promes)

A clear and accessible overview of visual illusions, spanning artwork from graphics to photography.