Michelle Galindo

This book compiles contemporary designs worldwide that break through the stereotype of doctors' practices as cold and often stressful environments. All projects aim at balancing medical technology and functionality with the need to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, visitors and staff. Apart from general practitioners' offices, those of dentists and a wide variety of specialists are...

For too long, kindergarten architects have been seemingly preoccupied with the principles of durability, maximisation of space, and minimisation of cost. This, however, also meant forgetting that these environments should promote fun, learning, and creativity. However, the field has been experiencing a revolution and this volume showcases 60 of the most outstanding recent innovations worldwide. The chosen projects prove especially...

Cute little bears in all different colours, grinning elephants and cuddly mice cavort on the padding of changing tables, winter parkas, and playhouses. The design quality of products for children frequently leaves much to be desired. However, fortunately, there is an increasing number of examples of child-appropriate design with style. This is, of course, not simply a matter of satisfying...

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...