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9788492463978: Cloud 9: Rooftop Architecture
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ISBN 10: 849246397X ISBN 13: 9788492463978
Editorial: Loft Publications, 2010

Sinopsis

Since the emergence of lifts in the mid-19th century, the penthouses of buildings in large cities have gained in prestige. However, most of their rooftops remain empty and totally unused. This book uncovers one of the mos interesting and ingenious architectural trends of recenl times : remodelling of the underutilised spaces on th-roofs of buildings. Through photographs, drawings and texts, Cloud9. Roof top Architecture presents surprising dwelling module created on rooftops, private terraces turned into chill-out zones and hotels that are building swimming pools and gyms on their roofs for the enjoyment of their guests. These projects are daring designs that once again reveal the infinite genius of architects and designers. And if we look beyond the architectural value of these projects to look at the overcrowded nature of large cities, the use given to these spaces reveals a more rational, sustainable and intelligent application of architecture.

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De la contraportada

'Cloud9. Rooftop' is focused to architects, students and anyone interested in reconverting a none used space into: houses, hotels, chillout rooms, gardens, restaurants. Basketball courts, pools, spas.... A new way to economize and capitalize the lack of space existing in the large capitals of the world. This book provides documentation thorugh photographs, texts, maps and plans.

De la solapa interior

This book uncovers one of the most interesting architectural trends of recent times: the remodelling of underutilised spaces at the tops of buildings. These projects reveal the infinite ingenuity of architects and designers.

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Editorial
Loft Publications
Año de publicación
2010
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
849246397X
ISBN 13 
9788492463978
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
191
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