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Urban planners have paid more attention to the concept of the pocket park as modern cities become denser and buildings taller. As the pace of urbanisation accelerates and populations increase, particularly in larger cities, there becomes much less park space available for people to enjoy. With less investment and area required, 'Pocket Parks' could provide a solution. They fulfil the need for highly sought-after leisure spaces, which can operate in high-density city environments, bypassing the hurdle of space. These beautiful green areas increase the ecological benefits of the urban environment, helping to enrich and satisfy the local residents' lives. Pocket Park Design introduces the outstanding landscape architects and designers who create pocket parks. Pocket parks should be located where they are safe and convenient to access, as well as providing open spaces that are comfortable, functional, and pleasant for park visitors. While the areas of a pocket park will generally cater to a variety of demographics, specific spaces or activity areas may be provided for dominant user groups, such as children, workers, or the elderly. This book studies the pocket park's characteristics, as well as the relationship between humanity and the surrounding landscape. It will be a great source of inspiration to landscape designers.

These days, the architect and designer are both tasked with the challenge of designing the 'perfect' new home, be it traditional or modern in style, and everything in between. This grand edition pulls together an exceedingly diverse collection of 100 of the best contemporary houses from across the globe, each showcasing new and recent cutting-edge residential designs by some of the world's leading architects and designers. Following Images Publishing's incredibly successful 100 of the World's Best Houses series, this splendid volume features hundreds of stunning full-colour photographs that help underline the sensitivity of today's design practitioners to the natural environment, as well as the care and attention paid to stunning interior design and comfortable, practical everyday living. Each project illustrates how architects and designers showcase their authentic individual expression but work tirelessly to adapt their signature styles to accommodate the challenges posed by local topography and variations in climate, along with a sharp focus on optimum strategies for sustainable living. A touchstone for those looking to understand contemporary architectural trends across the world, 100 Houses rounds up a superb and unique collection that is at once exceptional, inspiring, and informative.

It is well known that children are naturally drawn to an engaging and fun environment for them to play, learn, and grow. This book showcases 30 creative, immersive, and interactive spaces from around the globe, where designers focus on spectacular interior and architectural designs that help to encourage the child’s creativity and development, tap into their potential, inspire play and social interaction, involve nature, minimise distractions, and promote optimised learning opportunities.Presented throughout with stunning full-colour photography, detailed drawings and diagrams, and important up-to-date perspectives on current and emerging trends for optimal childhood development and safety standards when designing spaces for children, Contemporary Creative Spaces for Children is a must-have title for all interior designers, architects, child educators, and owners and operators who are interested in effectively shaping designs of children’s spaces that focus on the health and wellbeing of the child.

Wild Comfort: Contemporary Homes in the Wilderness showcases thirty exceptional residences in some of the world’s most breathtaking and unspoiled natural landscapes. Designed by leading architects, the houses range from minimalist cabins to luxury residences, each offering a place of refuge within the vast wilderness. Perched on rocky archipelagos, enshrouded in dense forests, and nestled in sun-scorched deserts, these homes are exposed to the elements. Yet each is sensitively designed to blend with the environment and withstand their unique conditions. Their warm and inviting interiors offer comfort and protection while immersing residents in the surrounding wonders. Wild Comfort celebrates architecture in harmony with nature. By fostering a dialogue between the tamed and untamed, between comfort and wilderness, it illuminates how thoughtful design can empower us to engage more deeply with the natural world.

The magic of nature makes a breathtaking backdrop to any public building. With the continuous development of technology, much public architecture is becoming the stunning attraction in and of itself, complementing the scenic areas that people flock and visit. Contemporary public architecture serves multiple functions: not only does it provide a service for tourists and visitors alike, but it forms part of the scenic experience. Modern public buildings must offer much more than simple dining and accommodation amenities; visitors are looking to pursue shopping, leisure, material, and cultural pleasures, and modern architects and designers now plan the design of public architecture in scenic areas to adapt to the needs of modern tourism, often by fusing architectural design and landscape design.Designing Beautiful Public Architecture in Scenic Surrounds presents an array of architecturally designed public and commercial buildings that are placed in scenic environments. The book covers more than 30 examples of recently completed projects designed by renowned architectural firms worldwide, including restaurants and cafés, cultural buildings, such as museums or buildings for the performing arts, leisure centres, and visitor centres.

Making Design Fun: Product Designs for Children draws on a wealth of detailed case studies to show readers techniques and trends. More than sixty designers analyse how to design different types of children’s products.