Un atlas illustré des spots de surf les plus légendaires et méconnus du monde - et ce qui les rend si remarquables.
Le surf, c'est un mode de vie avec toujours plus d'adeptes. Ce sport fascinant est une perpétuelle invitation au voyage et à l'exploration. Cet atlas rassemble les meilleurs spots du monde et leurs histoires extraordinaires.
Surfer les vagues sous l'aurore boréale en Islande ; faire une randonnée à travers la toundra arctique pour arriver à un site unique ; braver les vagues monstrueuses de Mavericks en Californie. Ce livre nous emmène dans des endroits aussi insolites que mythiques, où le surf devient presque un rituel sacré.
Découverte du voyage en fourgonnette aménagée. Voici les véhicules qui permettent de nouvelles aventures avec tout le confort du monde. La vie nomade montre comment la créativité et l'ingénuité peuvent transformer une fourgonnette en un chaleureux petit foyer mobile. Certains sont minimalistes, d'autres proposent des conforts plus rustiques et d'autres encore sont de véritables emblèmes du design. Vivre dans un Overlander sur les routes glacées du cercle polaire ; traverser l'Afrique dans un bus scolaire converti ; travailler et surfer sur les côtes sauvages dans un multivan : cela devient réalité pour un week-end, une semaine ou plusieurs années. Ce livre traite d'un mode de vie qui redéfinit la mobilité et des véhicules qui le rendent possible.
Combine concrete's stoicism with luscious vegetative environments and you get to the language of tropical modernism. In continuity with its founding principles from the mid 20th century, today's architectural visionaries renew the use of raw materials, such as exposed concrete, to explore functionality rather than aesthetics.
No matter if works are created in total symbiosis with the tropical landscape or surrounded by flourishing nature, Concrete Jungle presents the dichotomy of the rough material being softened by interaction with the interior and exterior. When gray meets green a never ending range of impressions awakens.
Escape to the seaside or into the forest and find remote architectural masterpieces that are just as inspiring as your destination. Spanning all continents, Sublime Hideaways presents a selection of houses that encourages planning the next getaway. Meet the starships of modern architecture from the last decade and their futuristic antecedents that still feel contemporary. Be invited to plan your next trip with a view!
Nous sommes ce que nous mangeons, mais savons nous vraiment ce que nous mangeons? L'agriculture urbaine est un mouvement planétaire qui encourage la pratique d'un mode de culture, de transformation et de distribution au cÅ?ur de la cité. Dans un monde de plus en plus urbanisé, explorer l'agriculture urbaine en vue de promouvoir un mode de vie plus vert apparaît comme un élément essentiel à la qualité de la vie citadine. De l'apiculture sur les toitures à la culture de champignons en sous-sol, Fermiers urbains se penche sur le champ fascinant et divers de l'agriculture urbaine de Paris à New-York et Nairobi, en vous offrant l'opportunité de tirer parti des meilleures pratiques pour passer à l'action, sur votre balcon ou dans un jardin communautaire, et au-delà. Prêts à cultiver mieux pour manger mieux et à rendre ce monde meilleur!
Experience the best hiking routes under the southern sun through practical tips, comprehensive maps, and captivating visuals. The Mediterranean region has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world, encompassing soaring mountain ranges, wide forests, deep valleys, and rugged coastlines. From Spain to Jordan, via Italy, Greece, and more, the Mediterranean is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. In Wanderlust Mediterranean long-distance adventurer Cam Honan takes us on a journey through the most breathtaking hiking routes in Southern Europe and beyond, taking in France, Portugal, the Balkans, Morocco, and other countries along the Mediterranean Sea. The book comprises more than 25 featured hikes, including such spectacular trails as the Caminito del Rey, the Peaks of the Balkans, and the Selvaggio Blu trail. In addition to this there's another dozen bonus hikes, plus maps, stunning photography, expert commentary, and countless tips for beginners and experts alike.
Multiple generations of the same family living under one roof is not a new idea. But what is new is the way architects around the world are re-embracing this form of living, back by increasingly popular demand. While the 20th century experience emphasized a single-family home for the nuclear family and bachelor pads, we are now seeing more tiers of the family unit choosing to live together. Come Together explores the why, the what, the where and, perhaps most importantly, the how of the homes that succeed to be livable for all generational tiers - with designs that are not only architecturally stunning, but balancing private and communal spaces to come together.
Ladybugs, birds, dogs, and owls. With a never-ending curiosity for the world around him, Charley Harper developed one of the most recognizable styles of American illustration in the 20th century. With a body of work ranging from advertising and posters to murals and paintings, and a delicate approach to lines and colors, Harper's love of nature led him to create an influential legacy that is now compiled in this definitive monograph. Curated in collaboration with the Charley Harper Art Studio, led by his son Brett Harper, and offering insights into his private life, influences, and professional evolution, this book presents the Harper universe in its totality. A must-read to understand the legacy of this Mid-Century master, who set the basis for modern illustration.
La brique est un des matériaux les plus anciens et les plus durables du monde. Elle est simple mais adaptable, modeste mais résistante, mondiale dans son usage mais locale dans son apparence. Depuis quelques années, de jeunes architectes fêtent l'aspect recyclable des briques et utilisent leur esthétique chaleureuse pour construire des bâtiments parmi les plus captivants de notre époque. Brick by Brick présente les meilleurs exemples de l'architecture moderne en brique, surtout dans le résidentiel et en intérieur. Ces projets futuristes repoussent les limites du possible et montrent la force des briques. Ce livre explique le renouvellement d'une méthode de construction traditionnelle et comment ces blocs Lego de la civilisation en viennent à bâtir notre avenir.
There's really nothing quite like the freedom of the open road. And there's nowhere on the planet more thrilling to traverse by car than the United States, a country that in many ways is the birthplace of the modern road trip. As more and more travelers are looking to reduce their reliance on flying, The Great American Road Trip is about seeing the world on wheels, not wings. This book is about both the iconic routes and the roads less traveled, crossing barren deserts, otherworldly canyons, snowy mountains, and dramatic prairies - all without crossing a border. From the bourbon trail in the south to retracing the underground railroad, each route in this book has a story to tell.
For decades, the eastern nation was seen as ""the world´s factory,"" a manufacturing giant for whom success meant importing talent from the west or simply copying it altogether. Leading architects from Europe and America reaped the benefits of the country´s rapid urbanization, where spectacular, futuristic buildings are encouraged and no expense is spared. But all of that is changing. A creative revolution is taking place that has China poised to overtake the west in terms of architecture and design. A new wave of homegrown, internationally educated talent is reimagining the possibilities for Chinese architecture, spurring a new aesthetic that links tradition and identity with China´s built environment. China Builts (working title)China is a fresh look at the architects leading the change in this fast-growing country. This book takes readers on a journey into the fascinating world of Chinese design, where the next crop of international architects is already hard at work.
Leave the city behind you, switch off, reconnect with yourself and nature, and fall in love with the world again. Stay Wild presents the finest selection of treehouses, cabins, houseboats, yurts, shepherds huts and tipis from around Europe, alongside a series of features on connecting with nature (and the positive impact that has on well-being and quality of life give), slow travel, and things like the joy of treehouses or sitting around the campfire. The places will be drawn from their portfolio and each will be presented with several inspiring images and a descriptive text.
The fascinating world of product design that emerged between the 1970s and 1990s symbolized the birth of a new age and human behavior. From coffee grinders to fondue sets to hairdryers, each home appliance was intended to help in the daily household routines-but they were also masterpieces of style. Jaro Gielens's personal collection is one of the world's largest selections of artifacts that pay homage to this iconic era of design.
Soft Electronics explores a nostalgic and unique set of products from a very distinct time for design. Each object possesses a sense of longevity, quality, and innovation-one that has been hard to match since manufacturing was moved overseas and planned obsolescence redefined our relationship with electronic goods.
Responsible hospitality connects to rural communities and creates lasting impression. Travel ennobles the spirit and puts away with prejudices- Oscar Wilde- Travel is evolving, ever more aware of reducing its environmental impact. The next step is a kind of experience that revives rural areas in a sustainable way. A growing number of hospitality venues use only local craftspeople, celebrate local skills and produce, and reinvigorate the land around them. Visitors here are more than guests, they are in direct contact with a whole culture and help strengthen the bonds within the community. In Slow Escapes, sustainable tourism expert Clara le Fort introduces converted monasteries, transformed windmills, and many other enchanting places around the world, that embrace slow living and breathe new life into a region. This book shows us how travel can be a saving grace for the long term. It is for everybody who wishes to be more than a mere consumer of place.
Cutting-edge design and unique spaces created for indulging coffee around the world that make your heart go faster.
Over the past few years, the world of coffee has kickstarted a movement of cultural and creative influence. From unique jute bags, logos, or merchandise-cafes, roasters, and coffee shops around the globe are experimenting with new ways to provide spaces and product packaging that stand out from the crowd.
Designing Coffee explores what it takes to curate some of the most innovative and eclectic coffee shops of today, from brand identity and packaging, through to interior design and architecture. Celebrating unique spaces, such as the minimalist, tea-house-like coffeeshops of Japan or communist themed cafes in Vietnam, this book provides advice on how to create a unique space of your own.
When you are leaving the comfort zone for an outdoor adventure the most incredible things can happen.
This book showcases what it's like to experience the full spectrum of life. From encountering different cultures to embracing the freedom of nature, making friendships, and traversing through new landscapes, this adventure ultimately takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Filled with striking imagery and expert advice, this book details a 40,000-kilometer journey spanning four years across several countries and continents using one's own muscle power.
Leaving the Comfort Zone provides valuable firsthand accounts and insights to plan your own expedition, from where to stay, what to eat, and who you might expect to encounter along the way. A vivid chronicle of the human spirit, and what happens when you leave your comfort zone in exploration of the unknown.
Turning away from traffic-choked streets and onto meandering country paths, urban residents increasingly are choosing to take up residence in greener pastures. Quiet and quaint, the countryside comes with its own pace of living - and depending on where you are, its own regional flair. Country and Cozy opens doors and pulls back the floral curtains to reveal a more characterful approach to interior design and decoration. Whether it's a converted outhouse in the south of France, a Latin American Finca, or a whimsical English cottage complete with a thatched roof, Country and Cozy showcases a series of beautiful country homes and illustrates how their inhabitants have created breathtaking living spaces that make the most of rural life. Â
Life is better under the sun, and so is food. Everybody knows a Mediterranean diet is the healthiest way of eating, but how does a modern cook approach it? From her beautiful home in the heart of Provence, in the south of France, Pauline Chardin experiments with local fare, seasonal products, and flavors inspired as much by her surroundings as by her travels around the world. A self-taught cook, Pauline has an eye for beauty that translates into her effortless and nutritious recipes for the day-to-day. An invitation to living slowly, rediscovering what nature offers cyclically, and transporting it to the table with endless creativity.
Step into the gardens of the future Blurring the lines between the natural and the cultivated, The Avant Garden observes visionary and unusual gardens in all their varying forms. Exploring the out of the ordinary, this book showcases a wide range of projects that reflect the shifting mindsets and cultures of their locale, challenging our notion of what a garden can be, and how they can make us feel. Taking into consideration climate change, biodiversity, The Avant Garden celebrates the cultivated natural world.
Boat life, this is like vanlife on the water - explore the world across the great blue waters.
Boatlife visually explores a nomadic lifestyle on the water featuring unique homes from sailboats to trawlers. Through illustrated maps, itineraries and background information, this book will inspire your own adventure, while taking you on a journey across bodies of water from The Americas and Europe to voyages alongside Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle.
Thanks to the ever growing popularity of alternative living propelled by a pandemic, and the increasing affordability of boats, the boatlife movement is fast on the rise. People are choosing to escape their stressful life on land for a simpler and more mindful world on the water. Whether it be spending the summer on the Mediterranean or a weekend in the Caribbean - explore a universe filled with new landscapes, cultural experiences, and endless adventures.
Allez, en selle ! En Route! nous emmène en roadtrip en moto sur des routes légendaires et raconte les lacets quasiment infinis, les routes côtières ensoleillées et les miracles de la nature à couper le souffle qui jalonnent ces itinéraires extraordinaires. Au cap Nord avec une supersport, en Chine avec une moto d'enduro ou avec une routière le long de la Garden Route, la moto est synonyme de liberté, de vent sur le visage et de quête du virage parfait. Les nomades à deux-roues ont été conquis par les dunes de sable d'Afrique et par les pistes de cailloux rugueuses de l'ancienne route de la soie ou l'asphalte parfait des cols des Alpes. Arriver n'est que secondaire, bien plus importantes sont les expériences et les rencontres.
Planter un arbre au milieu d'un terrain de foot, maquiller un buste de prélat en Hitler, changer un cercueil en hors-bord chic et choc sont autant d'actions absurdes et drôles qu'entreprend l'artiste et designer chilien Sebastian Errazuriz. Ses installations et objets reflètent une vision du monde ironique et engagée.
