Sibylle Kramer

Design reduced to the absolute essential - the shipping container. Invented in the 1950s by Malcom McLean, these plain steel boxes with corrugated profiles revolutionised the worldwide trade sector. These huge receptacles for storing and transporting cargo have found their way into architecture to become an essential part of global building culture. Ever more astonishing architectural applications and design experiments...

The Baltic Sea has gained rapidly in importance as a travel destination in recent years. More and more people appreciate the diversity found among urban designer hubs, sleepy and cosy villages, and ever-changing coastal strips. The new volume in the series on design retreats shows destinations away from mass tourism, with a focus around the Great Belt. Both an architectural...

Meeting, or even exceeding the high aesthetic expectations of the travelling architect. Germany is one of the most popular destinations in the world. On over 350,000 square kilometres, the traveller is offered wonderful forests, amazing beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, romantic lakes, exciting cities, beautiful villages, as well as an indescribably wide choice of cultural highlights. For this reason, the third...

People have always been fascinated by the mountains. They are a source of strength and a symbol of freedom, the perfect setting for a deeper time-out, for self-discovery, for a great adventure, or a sporting challenge. Beyond the hustle and bustle of cities, with their noises and hectic activities, nature and wildlife offer panoramic views and inspiration, tranquility, and relaxation....

New exciting and surprising design approaches demonstrate how great living quality can be wonderfully achieved in small spaces. New Tiny Houses is much more than just a collection of very small residences. It embodies a living concept that addresses future challenges—from the fundamental question of financing the dream of home ownership to more complex considerations, such as whether living without...

The Where Architects Stay - Series heads towards the water again: stylish vacation accommodations at the coasts of Western Europe where architects would stay themselves when travelling. Individuals with a passion for design may have high expectations of their vacation accommodations. The new volume from the series Where Architects Stay is dedicated to the Atlantic coast of the western part...

Inside Tropical Homes explores the evolution of tropical residential architecture from region-specific designs to a global source of inspiration for contemporary residential design. This architectural style is characterized by the use of natural materials and open floor plans, creating spaces that provide shelter from the sun and rain while ensuring comfort. This volume showcases the most innovative projects in tropical...

Green Building Envelopes is intended to awaken an appetite for green architecture; a catalogue of successful project examples shows in detail how the design and practical implementation of greened building exteriors can succeed around the globe. For some time now, climate change has been a major concern that has also led to a rethinking of construction worldwide. Cities, in particular,...

Physically, black is defined as an (almost) complete absorption of all frequencies of light; it describes the impression of colour when visual stimuli are missing. In many cultural contexts of the past and present, this "uncoloured" colour holds a special place: regardless of context, this special colour is always met with great respect. This is also true for the current...

A key symbol of globalisation, containers have connected the globe for many decades. Now the networking is entering its second round: architecturally redesigned containers are present in our direct living environments as an expression of a contemporary lifestyle—independent, flexible, and unconventional. This volume presents the latest container projects from around the world and shows how originally mass-produced items can be...

Vibrant cities or quiet idyllic landscapes, Mediterranean coasts or alpine mountain ranges: Europe's unique cultural and natural diversity attracts people from around the world. This volume takes the reader on a journey of discovery to enchanting vacation destinations whose architecture and interior design guarantee perfect vacations. None of the jewels presented in this architecture and travel guide resemble any of...

The combination of architecture and vacations is highly inspiring. It promises relaxation and pleasure, beauty and style, all in one. Each of the vacation domiciles presented here can fulfil even the most discerning demands of a travelling architect. All lodgings are unique architectural jewels with a wellbeing guarantee and a personal touch that are (design-) visions come true. From the...

Exclusive cocktails at a bar, excessive partying at a club, or relaxed chilling at a lounge — people need to occasionally escape from their everyday life into another world. This is made possible by the individual character and the unique atmosphere of each special location, which are strongly defined by architectural and design visions. Apart from the drinks, the music,...

Modern life is marred by a hectic pace, stress, and negative environmental influences. Places to get away from the routine, where body and soul can find harmony again, to breathe deeply and feel good with oneself are sought out more and more. Beautifully designed retreats are turning up across the globe—usually in special locations in the midst of breathtaking, pristine...

Exploring the latest advancements and showcasing projects that show just how beautiful and innovative these dwellings can be. The prefabrication of modules, rooms or entire buildings is an attractive option for builders looking for a faster, more cost-effective, and high-quality solution for housing. Enabled by technological advances, modular construction methods are experiencing a remarkable boom all over the world as...

Green Hidden and Above explores treehouses as places of introspection and inspiration, serving as hotels or play areas for children. Their different styles, materials, and shapes take you into a multitude of different worlds, proving the versatility of this special and often surprising architectural sector. This book presents outstanding projects that transport us into different worlds filled with air and...