William George Knihy

Factories used to be just dark, Dickensian heaps of brick and concrete, with the occasional plume of black smoke rising from a tall chimney. But the acclaimed Factories and Industries showed the finest examples of today?s factories, smart buildings that are more than just containers for industrial activity. Now Factories and Industries 2 presents even more remarkable buildings, all worker-friendly and environmentally respectful. Here are the latest and most innovative factories, offices, warehouses, even waste treatment plants, all shown in full-color photos with full construction details.

In ancient times, every town had a promenade, an open public space for people to see and be seen. Today?s modern cities need these meeting places, too. Urban Promenades takes a close look at how this tradition is being interpreted in cutting-edge urban planning. Full-color photos plus plans, sketches, and interviews with the creators of each groundbreaking project make this book a must-have for everyone interested in urban planning, design, or how our society functions.Creative urban planning projects!Full-color photos plus plans, sketches, and interviews with designers!.

Without an engaging and appealing ambience, any budding club or bar will have a hard time drawing patrons in ? and that?s what the designers of these successful establishments had in mind when coming up with these truly original spaces.This diverse collection is an excellent cross-section of some of the most cutting-edge wining-and-dining hotspots in the world.

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