Books published by Die Gestalten Verlag

Das lang erwartete, zweite Buch von und über den visionären Spanischen Möbel- und Interiordesigner Jaime Hayon.

Hier wird anschaulich aufgezeigt und verständlich erklärt, wie ganz verschiedene Gebäude nachhaltig umgebaut und fortschrittlich genutzt werden können.Menschen leben und arbeiten heute ganz anders als noch vor 20 Jahren und Städte und Gebäude müssen sich dieser Realität schnell anpassen. Alles neu zu bauen ist keine Lösung und deshalb braucht es Architektinnen und Architekten, die bereits existierende Bauten durch nachhaltigen Umbau und fortschrittliche Umnutzung an die neuen Bedürfnisse anpassen. So verwandelt sich eine Sofafabrik zum Co-Working-Hub, Viadukte zu Gemeinschaftsgärten oder Kaufhäuser zu Kulturzentren. Außerdem stellt das Buch Gebäude vor, deren Rückbau und Wiederverwertung bereits bei der Erstellung mitgedacht wurde, ein ganzheitlicher Architektur ist nicht nur erstrebenswert, sondern wegweisend für ressourcenbewusstes und zukunftsfähiges Bauen ist.

Mirrors have it tough: They feel like they are not doing a good job. because whenever people stare at them they (almost) always say bad things. Who would have thought, that the mirrors out there, well, they take it personally. One plucky little mirror decides to take things into her own hands (yes, she's got hands) - for the sake of her ancestors and mirrors everywhere. Penny, the Mirror is one mirror's hilarious life-changing journey to acceptance and in turn an empowering story for all readers to accept and celebrate themselves too.What to expect: - Fun story with quirky characters- Vintage-inspired illustrations with bold and simple shapes- Important message like self-love and confidencePartner Bios:Dave Bell is a writer, creative director and curator. He is partner at independent design and communications studio, KesselsKramer, and ran their East London art gallery for 10 years. He has authored or conceived a number of books in the fields of design, marketing and photography. Dave lives in London, was born in Scotland, has a German family and works for a Dutch design agency. His accent, by all accounts, is quite weird. He is the father of 3 children.Martin Nicolausson is a Stockholm-based illustrator and graphic designer. Since graduating from Beckmans College of Design in 2008 he has worked with editorial and commercial clients including The New York Times, Nike, Wallpaper* and Wired Magazine. In 2010 he was recognised as an ADC Young Guns winner. Drawing as much inspiration from the past as from the future, Martin's work combines digital and analogue with equal amounts nostalgia and bold vision.www.martinnicolausson.comhttps://www.instagram.com/martinnicolausson/

The experience of craft beer is not just about what's in the can, but what's on it. A dazzling illustration or a minimalist typographic treatment or even an oil painting - whatever it may be, craft beer branding has become an unexpected canvas where creativity meets commerce. In an increasingly thriving beverage category, microbreweries around the world are defining their ethos and identity through vibrant labels and colorful cans. In Not Just Beer, Danish designer and craft beer expert Peter Monrad introduces the best and most out-there examples of beer branding from around the world. We meet the designers and learn about the thought processes behind their work, offering an exciting glimpse into the intersection of graphic design and craft beer.

Creatively laying the bricks of tomorrow: how an ancient material is building the future.The venerable brick is one of the oldest and most sustainable building materials in the world. It is simple yet versatile, modest yet resilient, global in usage yet local in appear- ance. Recently, young architects have been rediscovering the circular use of brick and embraced its warm, aesthetic appeal to design some of the most exciting buildings of the day.Brick by Brick showcases the best examples of modern brick applications, with a focus on residential buildings and interiors. These forward-looking projects from around the globe push the boundaries of brick architec- ture and design. Brick by Brick reveals how traditional forms are revitalized and made contemporary, and how this LEGO block of human civilization can help build our future.