The experimental art of Olafur Eliasson. Studio Olafur Eliasson is an experimental laboratory located in Berlin. Led by renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, it functions as an interdisciplinary space, generating fresh dialogues between art and its surroundings. This rich sourcebook enables the reader to delve into the corners and crevices of the Studio’s diverse projects. The key concepts behind the works are presented alphabetically, and unfold in the course of short conversations with the artist. The majority of Eliasson’s thought-provoking installations, photographs, sculptures, and architectural projects to date is included, with additional material focusing on the research processes at Studio Olafur Eliasson. The introduction is provided by the noted art historian Philip Ursprung, who also participates in the conversations.

528 pages, full colored, multilingual German, English, French, 100 Euro
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Light is a magical medium for creative experimentation that architects and designers are currently using to produce a broad spectrum of exciting work. Bright presents a rich selection of these innovative projects that are setting current trends in the creative use of light. Featuring both stunning photography and detailed text information, the book is not only an up-to-date reference tool for professionals working in the fields of lighting design, architecture and art, but also sheds new light on the future of architecture and design.

352 pages, full color, hardcover, 50,- €
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During the Light + Building you find us in Foyer in front of Hall 4.1. We have some nice books on lighting design, urban planning, architecture for you.

Trendforum Light+Building, Hall 5, 6.1 Foyer
From 6 to 11 April 2008, Light+Building in Frankfurt am Main will be presenting a Trend Forum featuring 2008 and 2009 living trends. The event in the foyer between halls 5.1 and 6.1 visualises living worlds, presenting genuinely surprising room sets for you, the specialist retailer, designer, interior designer or architect.

How long ago have you been to an exhibition or an event? What information and amusement you get from it? Did you enjoy it? We are thrilled to present you our latest title When Space Meets Art/When Art Meets Space which leads you to taste and feel all sorts of events comprehensively.

240 pages, hardcover, 39,90 €

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The keys to creating exceptional luminous environments are revealed in Lighting Spaces as 25 of the world’s top lighting designers and consultants showcase their finest work. Examples show how high quality, thoughtful design can be the visual cornerstone of a successful project. Over 500 beautifully reproduced photographs illustrate how light can establish moods and manipulate attitudes, reinforce feelings and heighten excitement. A full range of high quality, inventive and brilliant lighting design projects are shown including hotels, restaurants, retail, corporate, public, residential, exteriors, houses of worship, performing arts and entertainment facilities, museums, landscape. . . and so much more.

224 pages, 500 color images, hardbound, 49,90 €
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The inspired illumination of any given space can amplify its aesthetic impact and take it from the pedestrian to the sublime. And, for years, this excellent reference has guided architects and designers in the achievement of lighting artistry. Enhanced with more than one hundred new illustrations, Interior Lighting for Designers, 4th Edition takes readers step-by-step through the lighting design process as it covers lighting terminology, perception, general design strategies, and much more.

304 pages, b/w-images and illustrations, 69.90 €
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Dominic Sacher, designer of lights and light planner, presents after “Badleuchten” now the second book of a row which should give, above all, suggestions for the creation of rooms and building of different setting of tasks with the main focus Lights and light-technical Systems of the office world. Technical details and the explanation of the norms and regulations are explained general-understandably. The volume is directed at builder-owner who stand before the task of the reorganisation of offices, as well as to architect, interior decorator and electrical engineers.

160 pages, full colour, 39,- €

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The Landscape Lighting Book, Second Edition shows you how to achieve a wide range of beautiful and dramatic lighting effects. You’ll get expert guidance and advice on the theory, design process, project needs, and techniques of landscape lighting. You’ll find prizewinning projects designed by the author and other landscape lighting professionals throughout the United States. Plus, hundreds of diagrams, drawings, and black-and-white and full-color photographs illuminate topics and provide visually stunning insights into new and creative ways that lighting can transform landscapes. This fully updated edition covers the latest technologies and equipment and features new chapters on installation, documentation, and seasonal lighting.

416 pages, b/w-images and illustrations, 75,- €
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“Badleuchten” is the latest work of the author Dominic Sacher who has himself a name as a light planner in Germany already for 15 years. On more than 160 sides and with more than 400 pictures the problems of functional however aesthetically standing out lighting planning are shown generally 4-coloured for bath situations. With concrete object photos from projects of famous architects, designers and bath outfitters the different light-technical solutions and lights are discussed. Besides, the author wants to promote the creative thoughts of the architects, interior decorator and builder-owner inspirativ. In separate excursions light-technical specialist knowledge is clearly given. Especially it is entered at the security-technical requirements by the planning by lighting systems in baths.

160 pages, full colour, 39,- €

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