Contemporary Doorways : Architectural Entrance, Transitions, And Thresholds

Contemporary Doorways : Architectural Entrance, Transitions, And Thresholds

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Book Description
An astonishingly diverse element of architecture, the doorway is often the physical focus of a building. Following a similar format to the popular Contemporary Staircases, this book contains a fascinating introductory history of the doorway and over 50 examples by some of the world's most celebrated architects. Contemporary Doorways highlights the inventiveness of recent designs, considering each doorway within its setting, including: private houses, shops, hotels and museums, interiors, offices, and churches.

Contemporary Doorways: Architectural Entrance, Transitions, And Thresholds,Catherine Slessor,Mitchell Beazley,1840005092,Architecture,Design & Drafting,Doorways,History - General,International Architecture - General,Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings,Architecture / Interior Design

Book Contents:

1. Cottage Details : Charming Accessories for the Home
2. Cottage Retreats: Decorating Ideas for Every Mood
3. Country Living Easy Transformations: Bedrooms (Easy Transformations)
4. Country Living Irish Country Decorating: Decorating with Pottery, Fabric & Furniture
5. Decorating for Comfort: : The Marriage of Ease and Style
6. Decorating with Wallpaper
7. Designing With Light: Hotels (Designing with Light)
8. Design Secrets: Office Spaces (Design Secrets)
9. Early L. & J. G. Stickley Furniture : From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
10. Education in Greek and Roman Antiquity

Book Contents

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