Joachim Fischer Books

A collection of travel writing by continental writers about Cork, Ireland from medieval times to the present.

Das feinste SPA in Bangkok, das herrlichste Insel-Ressort auf den Malediven, der angesagteste Club in Beirut, das hippste Hotel in New York, der trendigste Shop in Paris, das beste Restaurant in Berlin, das neueste Museum in Tokyo und der coolste Platz in Barcelona: Design Destinations Worldwide sind vollmundig umschrieben die wohl schönsten, begehrtesten und angesagtesten Plätze dieser Erde. Rund um den Globus eröffnen neue Shops, Bars, Restaurants und Hotels oder werden mit viel Einfallsreichtum und finanziellem Aufwand neu interpretiert. Mit der Realisierung dieser Orte sind daher nicht nur Architekten befasst, sondern auch Designer, Künstler und Modeschöpfer, die die wachsenden Ansprüche einer selbstbewussten Kundschaft mit neuartigen Materialien und originellen Ideen an ausgewählten Orten zu erfüllen suchen. Sie sind Keimzelle kreativer Trends – nie fertig und immeraufregend. Die hier gesammelten Design Destinations sind sozusagen Zwischen-Räume des öffentlichen Lebens, sie schaffen Atmosphäre und bieten somit einen Akt der Gastlichkeit und der Kontaktaufnahme mit Anderen. Die Ausgabe ist spezialverpackt mit Tragegriff ausgestattet

The increasingly faster changing trends and attitudes about life are also logically reflected in the design. In the era of mass production, media giants and time where 'average' is expanding at an alarming rate, it is more important than ever to tackle new dimensions in design. Design does not stop at the product's wrapper, one cannot look at one's very own design work in isolation any longer, and integrated thinking is required. EU expansion is now fully underway, markets are becoming global and as a result, product and design requirements are becoming increasingly complex. On the way to a multi-cultural society, products are required that are understood beyond the cultural borders. But what identifies or characterizes young European design? The answers are several and varying, rather than just one. Some of the works that were subjectively selected here have been awarded the highest design awards, other are still in concept phase or are waiting for a manufacturer and marketing as prototypes. The book shows what is happening in the young European design scene. As one can see, things are moving!

Alle wichtigen Themen unserer Gegenwart werden in die europäische Perspektive gerückt. Zeit, dies auch auf dem Gebiet der Architektur zu tun! 1000 Projekte aus allen Teilen des Kontinents wurden ausgewählt und so ein repräsentativer Überblick über die jüngste europäische Architektur geschaffen. Die große Vielfalt europäischer Architektur wird garantiert, indem pro Architekt nur ein Projekt präsentiert wird – mit hochwertigem Bild- und Planmaterial. Der besondere Wert des Bandes liegt darin, dass neben den viel zitierten „musts“ viele kleine, kreative und überraschende Bauten vorgestellt werden. Aus dem Inhalt: Jüdisches Museum in Berlin, Deutschland (Daniel Libeskind) Tiscali Campus in Cagliari, Italien (Arassociati – Studio di Architettura) Kupla – The Bubble, Korkeasaari Zoo Lookout Tower in Helsinki, Finnland (Ville Hara) Sports Stadium in Santander, Spanien (J. Franco Arquitectos) Swiss RE Headquarters in London, Großbritannien (Foster and Partners)

There are a few planning tasks that so clearly show the effects of globalization as the design of restaurants. This often has less to do with the uniformity of international companies such as Starbucks and McDonalds, but rather individual concepts - the main theme of this book - with diversity like ever. Contemporary Restaurant Design, however, seems to be taking less and less notice of regional culture, at least in cities. Whether Mark Newson creates a property in London or New York, the design displays his signature, unmistakeably and regardless of location. Just as chefs around the world amalgamate different national and regional cuisines into "fusion", so are new worlds of special experience constructed, with unusual combinations of style, colors, materials and lighting. This publication presents 57 examples of this phenomenon, from cities all over the world. On 400 pages with more than 600 vivid colour images and sketches, it shows a diverse range of the newest developments in restaurant design from around the world - a wonderful source of inspiration.

Vienna's once exalted status as the showpiece of an empire is reflected in the elegance and monumentality of its architecture. But behind and beyond the stately fa'ades, design innovations are transforming interiors and resulting in exciting new residential and commercial buildings being constructed at the city's edges. This user-friendly little guide profiles some of the most notable projects built during the last few years and includes color photographs and a site map.

Not too long ago, plain fitness rooms with a plethora of equipment were the epitome of wellness in hotels or studios. That is now a thing of the past. Today, day spas are the "place to be" when it comes to relaxation and regeneration. The best day spas are components of holistic wellness and relaxation concepts, located in the most beautiful regions on Earth, with spacious guest rooms and suites, excellent cuisine, as well as a discriminating design and interiors. This book presents over 50 projects and gives and overview of innovative ideas for designing Spa's and wellness clubs. An index with contact information of the designers and architects is enclosed.

197 farb. Abb., 15 farb. Ktn u. Pläne, Reisetips, Reg., Zeittaf., Glossar