Paru le 10/07/2014 | Relié sous jaquette 301 pages
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Courtyards are among the most versatile elements of architecture. They are non built-up but designed open spaces surrounded by a single structure, several elements, or even different buildings. In very different sizes and shapes, very private or publicly accessible, they assume central roles in every conceivable building task, capable of defining the character of the entire architectural composition.
Masterpieces : Courtyard Architecture + Design shows a wide scope of creative ideas for handling this exciting but very much underrated aspect of architecture. What makes this task particular interesting is the interplay of architecture, landscape planning and interior design. The selection includes the projects of some of the most important firms as well as impressive works by upcoming stars.
Lisa Baker was born in Ireland in 1982 and after travelling extensively began studying journalism and architecture at Dublin City University. She moved to Hamburg, Germany in 2008 and worked for a number of publishing companies and magazines, before relocating to Berlin. Currently she is living in Scotland, where she works as a freelance journalist and translator.
