Books published by Niggli Verlag

The electronic creation and production of images in all the design professions has led today to fundamental changes in the design processes. Hence, drawing has gained a new importance. This work focuses on drawing as the catalyst of design processes.

The East German engineer Ulrich Muther contributed an important chapter to the European history of shell construction. His career of more than 30 years saw many milestones which are described in this book. This book was awarded the DAM Architecture Book Prize in 2009.

Typographic design begins with a set of information and a concept. The designer, facing a blank sheet of paper or a computer screen, is anxious about the first step to take in developing a design. The elements of typography are an obvious starting point, but often do not get the attention they deserve.

The architectural possibilities of the pitched roof seem almost unlimited and are interesting for architects. This title shows the spectrum of possibilities that are opened up by pitched roofs. It shows their potential for the design of the outer facade of the building, and its relation to context and interiors.