A compendium of fantastic projects by 26 of the most relevant professionals in this field. This new addition to the “Architecture Today”series presents exciting projects from around the world. Bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, hotels, cafes... The role architecture plays in branding, marketing, and the ultimate success or failure of commercial ventures cannot be underestimated; indeed, the relationship between the architecture of these spaces and customer behaviour is an increasingly researched and highly specialised subject. This book illustrates the potential of such collaborations. A reference volume for retailers, shop designers, interior designers, window dressers, and architects.

An illustrated celebration of architecture using shipping containers as modular building elements, resulting in affordable moveable and sustainable prefabricated homes.Architecture with containers is a form of sustainable architecture creating a very peculiar aesthetic from recycled material. It is a construction procedure based on the assembly of modular elements, in this case, containers used in maritime and rail transport of goods. They are robust, durable, economical, easily transportable, adaptable and sustainable. Their versatility makes them adaptable to the most diverse scales and needs: single-family and collective housing, shopping centres, offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, shelters, laboratories and works of ephemeral architecture.

Skateparks are not only areas for sporting activity; for young people in particular, they fulfil various social functions beyond sport. David Andreu (with the help and advice of celebrity skateboarder Luka Melloni) has compiled a selection of international skateparks with a special spirit - spaces designed and built by technical teams and practising sportsmen and women. This beautiful volume reviews the most important work of the top designers of recent years, those who are leading the way in the design and conceptualisation of these special spaces.The book is a useful tool for architects, designers, landscapers, builders, urban planners and of course for all skateboarders around the world who want to keep up to date with the skateparks, ramps and pumptracks that have recently been built for their use and enjoyment.

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