This British architect is renowned for his modernist and functionalist designs. His work is characterized by bold forms and the integration of technology into buildings. Rogers' approach to design often involves exposing the building's structure and services, creating a dynamic and open space. He emphasizes the social impact of architecture and its ability to improve people's lives.
This book features an exquisite design, including a silk case and a gatefold, enhancing its visual appeal. It contains 28 pages of special insertions, adding depth and richness to the reading experience. The lavish production quality makes it a standout piece, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The story follows young ducklings as they embark on a vibrant journey, discovering the importance of kindness, guidance, and friendship. Through simple, accessible language, the book illustrates how children can learn to appreciate the goodness in others, regardless of their appearances, and highlights the foundations of building lasting relationships.
The journey of self-discovery unfolds as Mary uncovers her past, guided by the compassion of strangers. Through their support, she embarks on a quest to understand her identity and origins, revealing profound themes of belonging and connection.
From building a URL list to discover internet censorship to making Twitter API outputs tell stories, Doing Digital Methods teaches the reader how to use digital devices, search engines and social media platforms to study some of the most urgent social issues of our time.
Previously published as the third treatise of the Seaven treatises: London: Felix Kyngston for Thomas Man, 1610.
Focusing on the conception of the Centre Pompidou, this book offers a unique exploration through previously unpublished archives from the Renzo Piano Building Workshop. It provides insights into the architectural vision and creative process behind this iconic cultural landmark, showcasing the evolution of its design and the collaborative efforts involved in its realization.
"Richard Rogers is one of the pre-eminent architects of his generation, whose approach to buildings is infused with his love of life, strong sense of social justice, and his playful aesthetic sense. From the Pompidou Centre in Paris to the Lloyds Building in the City of London, and from his inspirational Maggie's Centre for cancer sufferers to his Y:Cube housing for homeless young people, he has turned what architecture can do inside out. This book is both the engaging and inspirational story of Richard Rogers' life as an architect and simultaneously a book about creating a better society by creating better places to live. Ranging backwards and forwards over a long and creative life, and integrating relationships, projects, stories, collaborations and arguments with case studies, drawings and photographs Inside Out is a dazzling and inspiring book as original as its author."--Publisher's descriptio
Book four sees Lord Croft not only having to contend with an attempt by the Chinese Triads and the Nigerian drug Lords to take over the drugs trade in England but also an attempt by an unscrupulous Italian count to break up his marriage to Janet, his longsuffering wife. Lord Croft's ways of a sexual predator continue unabated, meeting up with previous mistresses as well as new ones. Obtaining a commercial pilot's license and extending his charter activities to include air and sea add new challenges in this fight for survival in the underworld of drug trafficking and intrigue.
The third book sees the background set in the beauty of the Caribbean and a number of countries in Africa. Opening where Lord Croft buys a new luxury cruiser in Jamaica and at the suggestion of Lady Jayne Claiborne, he is chartered by the South African lord Crowthorne and his son, who he has to rescue from Cuba after an illegal diamond transaction goes wrong before going to South Africa in search of blood diamonds. His life as a lothario continues; he fights off pirates and the Namibian mine security in a fight for his and his crew's survival.
London is under siege from a new group of terrorists calling itself the Real IRA. Destruction, mayhem, and the loss of life is threatening the very fabric of life in England by a group wanting the unification of Ireland at any cost. At her wit's end, the head of MI5 resorts to recruiting the only man she knows with the capabilities and connections with the IRA to help track down the rouge group. In his usual manner, Lord Croft breaks almost every rule in the book to help with surprising revelations of who is masterminding the plot as he uses every trick he knows.