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Collection: Offices
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See moreOffice construction is one of the largest building tasks. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. This title presents 170 of the most interesting office projects, which range from small-scale two-roomed offices to vast corporate buildings that comprise more than 100 stories.
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Office construction is one of the largest building tasks today. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. Collection: Offices presents 170 of the most interesting office projects of the past years, which range from small-scale two-roomed offices to vast corporate buildings that comprise more than 100 stories.
Open-plan offices, single-roomed bureaus, group offices, office landscapes as well as new concepts such as just-in-time offices and business clubs are presented in a variety of combinations. Striking photos and illustrations convey innovative design solutions that give new definitions to workplaces.
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Collection: Asian Architecture
In the past five years, the culturally diverse and historically rich Asian countries have seen a revolution in architecture. The world of architecture has been witnessing the emergence of independent designers and a number of new stars – and above all, breathtaking new and exciting buildings. This generously illustrated volume from the Collection series provides an overview of the transformation...HardbackSold Out -
Collection: Offices
Office construction is one of the largest building tasks today. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. Collection: Offices presents 170 of the most interesting office projects of the past years, which range from small-scale two-roomed offices to vast corporate buildings that comprise more than 100 stories. Open-plan offices, single-roomed bureaus,...HardbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9783037680506
Publisher: Braun Publishing AG
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 June 2010
Country: Switzerland
Imprint: Braun Publishing AG
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout, with architectural plans and drawings
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 250.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 3900g
Pages: 512
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