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100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings

Concrete is one of the noble materials of contemporary architecture, this new book by Taschen called 100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings features the most exciting projects behind the contemporary concrete trend. The two-volume book highlights the best concrete work in recent years by star Architects such as Zaha Hadid and Herzog & de Meuron, to rising stars of the international scene such as James Turrell and Rudy Ricciotti.

Available for purchase in Europe here




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ROBIN

Robin Williams was a comedian and actor of singular talent who made an indelible mark on American entertainment. Yet, he was more troubled than anyone could have guessed. This new biography from New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, is the closest any of us will ever come to understanding the tragic mad genius of Williams. In this definitive biography there are more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, revealing an origina...
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CYCLIST RIDE

Cyclist Ride, the new book by the world´s biggest road cycling magazine, Cyclist, is a must-have for any cycling enthusiast. The book features 50 of the greatest cycling routes in the world, curated by the expert team at Cyclist magazine, who have personally ridden and tested each route. The book is bursting with detailed route maps, complete with elevation profiles and key points of interest, making it easy for readers to plan their own rides. In ad...
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Out of the Woods

Wood is nature’s oldest and most adaptive material, and Humans have been using it to build their homes for thousands of years. Timber is fast emerging as a viable material of choice, a safe, sturdy, and sustainable alternative to concrete. A material that is both ancient and extremely versatile. Out of the Woods is a celebration of buildings and interiors built from wood, it documents through high res images and stories, the inspiring creations in historic Japanes...
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