Tag: World

World Architecture: The Masterworks

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“One of the many appealing aspects of World Architecture is its gathering between two covers of disparate but remarkable buildings from across the centuries, many of them in exquisite full-page photographs.”—Wall Street Journal

Will Pryce unveils a world of beauty and genius in this unparalleled, specially photographed survey of the world’s architectural master- pieces. More than 350 color photographs celebrate the finest buildings from over two thousand years of civilization: Hagia Sophia, the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, Islamic masterworks at Isfahan, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Westminster, Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and much more.

There are some eighty buildings featured, more than forty of which receive in-depth attention in detailed photo essays. Pryce’s accompanying texts and commentaries provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts in which they were created, and of the evolution of architecture through history. 357 full-color photographs

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Architecture: A World History

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Lavishly illustrated and super-condensed, Architecture: A World History is the perfect gift for any architecture buff. In this pocket-sized book bursting with 600 illustrations, page after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, time lines that explore the evolution of the practice, and capsule biographies of great architects and examinations of their masterpieces.

Organized chronologically, the book travels from prehistory to the present, highlighting noteworthy examples of important architectural styles, and showcasing the work of significant architects, including Mies van der Rohe, Frank Gehry, Philip Johnson, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, and Rem Koolhaas. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower to the Glass House, Architecture: A World History takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the most spectacular examples of architecture from around the world and throughout time.

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PILENTUM Model Trains and Model Railroad and Model Railway Picture Book: The Miniatur Wunderland: The largest model train layout in the world

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Do you know the „Miniatur Wunderland“ (MiWuLa) at Hamburg, Germany? It’s the largest model railway layout in the world. The MiWuLa is hard to describe in words. Perhaps big or amazing may be words for describing this great model railroad layout, built in HO scale. As of January 2011, the railway consists of 12,000 meters (39,370 feet) of track in HO scale, divided into eight sections: Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. And there is the largest model airport of the world. The exhibit includes 890 trains made up of over 11,000 carriages, 300,000 lights, 215,000 trees and 200,000 human figurines.

With this picture book you should detect and analyze details. Modelers should be encouraged to get impressions for their own model layout. This digital photo book offers 154 pages of beautiful photos. It is recommended to use this e-book with a Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD or with a Kindle reading app (Kindle for PC, Kindle for Mac or Kindle for Android, iPad or iPhone).

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The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts

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There’s a nostalgia associated with model trains and railroading — even if it’s unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury — an event in itself — not at as merely a mode of transportation.

You’ve probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You’ve no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you’re interested in becoming a part of that.

“The Wonderful World of Model Trains” will help you do just that! It’s a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is new to this hobby, starting with some basic “train knowledge” & terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby.

And yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that you can get involved at just the level you care too. You’ll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests.

Here’s some of the things you’ll learn in “The Wonderful World of Model Trains”:

    – How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques…

    – Different scales, gauges, standards in the world of model railroading and what they all mean…

    – 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork…

    – WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring…

    – A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts…

    – How to avoid derailing problems…

    – 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track…

    – 6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks…

    – When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock…

    – 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery…

    – How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks…

    – And much more…

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RC Aeroplanes – A Beginners Guide (The Modelers World Series)

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This book contains a wealth of information on building and flying your first radio controlled model aeroplane.

If you wish to be the builder, maintenance engineer and pilot all rolled into one, look no further as this book is the essential guide. Valuable information in the book includes finding a radio set to control it and fitting a suitable motor to power it, whether an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. The author, Malcolm Messiter, passes on his knowledge in an informative, friendly way, dipping into his own modelling past to put across the fun that can be had from participating in this all-consuming pastime.

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Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture

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Architects: Holst Architecture
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Team: R&H Construction, Brightworks
Area: 76,000 sqm
Year: 2009
Photographs: Stephen Miller

From the architect. When renowned design consulting firm Ziba Design sought a new headquarters office in downtown Portland, Oregon, the challenge was to create a place that fostered cross-pollination in a company defined by its multidisciplinary culture.

For the long, narrow site, designed 55,000 square feet of office space that maximizes daylighting by incorporating a two-story glass curtain wall on the north facade and a light well on the south facade. An internal “street,” stretching the length of the north-facing curtain wall, is punctuated by a series of open and closed workspaces that provide ample opportunity for intermingling among employees.

Open spaces are organized into “tribes,” ideal for collaboration, while the closed spaces include conference rooms, project rooms, and an auditorium. Additional amenities consist of lounges for international clients, bike storage, a multimedia and materials library, and a full-service kitchen that opens onto a roof deck with stunning views of Portland.

The office’s ground floor features an interactive gallery space for rotating exhibits, while the double-height main lobby is flanked by display cases intended to showcase Ziba’s award-winning products. On the ground floor, 15,000 square feet of prime retail space is available for Ziba to lease out, and a public entrance opens to the auditorium, frequently used for lectures and forums.

Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture © Stephen Miller
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture Floor Plan
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture Diagram
Ziba Design World Headquarters / Holst Architecture Diagram

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