Urban Spaces No. 6 showcases more than 100 outstanding urban/mixed use design projects by leading architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners. Featuring over 700 images, this title is suitable for urban planners, public officials, building committees, and professionals who are responsible for the planning, design, and construction of urban developments of various kinds.

Urban Spaces

Arts & Photography

Visual Reference Publications

Architecture

Harper

A fresh look at office design for the future, showcasing the talents of over 50 design firms. Features innovative solutions for such office interior problems as using space efficiently, providing for technical equipment, and more.

Corporate Interiors 4

Store Windows No. 13 presents new and innovative promotional, seasonal and advertising ideas for all seasons and occasions, and any type of sale.This is a resource book full of idea starters that will be a constant source for display and merchandising ideas.

Store Windows 13

Business & Money

Industries

The shaping and reshaping of the world's public spaces, dramatically illustrated in the first two Urban Spaces volumes, continues unabated. The universal appeal of spaces where people can gather continues to generate new parks, plazas, lobbies, and atriums, as well as new people-oriented neighborhoods and communities. Both public and private clients are investing in creative urban spaces. The Urban Land Institute has again cooperated with Visual Reference Publications to co-sponsor this third volume showcasing urban spaces designed by leading architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and planners. Urban Spaces No. 3 is a lavishly illustrated, thoughtfully annotated tour of diverse projects throughout the world. John Morris Dixon, FAIA, long-time chief editor of Progressive Architecture magazine, explains the major design challenges and accomplishments of these outstanding projects. Visited are such public facilities as Denver's Invesco Field; mixed-use urban developments such as Millennium Place in Boston, and the Shops at North Bridge in Chicago; resort communities such as Martinique on the Alabama coast and River Run in the Colorado Rockies. Current community planning is exemplified in revitalization plans for Joliet, Illinois, and Jupiter, Florida, and in new communities such as Alameda Point in California. Looking abroad, you will examine the Manchester Regional Center in England, and audacious plans for the Beijing Olympics. . Urban Spaces No. 3 will be an invaluable reference for clients, public officials, building committees, and professionals who are responsible for the planning, design, and construction of urban developments of all kinds. 330 pages 9" x 12" 500 color photos hardbound 1-58471-027-6

Urban Spaces 3

Graphic Design

From cities across the United States design firms have been selected to showcase their work in Hot Graphics USA No. 2. Each has provided its own statement of purpose. This volume helps to illustrate graphic design's unusual power due to the growing reliance of the modern world on visual communications to express its messages. 
In Hot Graphics USA No. 2 you will witness the fact that books, magazines, newspapers, television, movies and the Internet deliver a high percentage of their information in visual rather than verbal form. 
This reliance on visual language makes consumers aware of the incremental nuances in the images they see, giving graphic designers an unprecedented opportunity to manipulate the man-made environment through their work. 
All phases of graphic design are included making this an unparalleled sourcebook for those seeking inspiration or resources for annual reports, advertising, a brochures/collateral, direct mail, editorial design, environmental design, identity design, internet design, motion graphics, packaging, P-O-P/signs/displays, posters, public service/pro bono, sales promotion, and self promotion. It's all here. 
Each section of this book will treat you to the visionary spirit, bold excitement, and that special warm sensuality that is envisioned so well by American designers. 
320 pages 8 1/2" x 11" 1,375 color images hardbound

Hot Graphics Usa, No. 2

Visual Reference Pub Inc

Assembles 34 superb examples of work by this visionary architect and designer.

Jean-Pierre Heim Monographs

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

This monograph book showcases the work of Selbert Perkins Design focusing on environmental design, graphic design, branding, identity and art. 
Consistently extraordinary ideas, exceptional project management experience, a multidisciplinary approach, and branding know-how are characteristics which distinguishe Selbert Perkins Design from other design firms. 
Presented are examples of their designers’ work in a variety of disciplines including strategic brand identity design, print and environmental communications, landscape architecture, urban design, sculpture, retail store and merchandise design, product and package design, and multimedia and web design. 
The book is divided into six chapters: Inner Space, Outer Space, White Space, Shelf Space, Cyber Space, and Future Space. 
This beautifully-photographed, thoughtfully-annotated title illustrates Selbert Perkins’ comprehensive understanding of complex identity and environmental communications projects which they have developed over the past 15 years. 
144 pages 200 color images, plus renderings 10" x 10" / hardbound

S.P.A.C.E INTL: Selbert Perkins Art, Communications, and Environments

History & Criticism

Harper Paperbacks

Callison has been described as a design firm that puts business first, or a business firm that puts design first. Either way, the result is the kind of dynamic and engaging places that create lasting value by fostering both economic and social rewards. 
Showcased in this 280-page book with over 500 color photos plus renderings and diagrams, are illustrations of Callison's agility, creativity and confidence in the face of change and how it has taken the firm from a group of 12 architects who designed their first Nordstrom store in 1975 to today's multi-disciplinary practice with over 400 employees practicing from the Seattle headquarters. Their design projects are divided roughly as: 50% retail, 20% hospitality, and 30% corporate and commercial. 
The book is divided into five chapters: Living Locally / Competing Globally...branding/relationship; Creating Smarter Places...mixed use as a strategy for design/development; Hospitality as an Attitude; how hospitality strategies enhance the user experience; Putting the Office to Work...using corporate real estate to reduce costs and boost performance; Special Delivery...delivery systems that meet business needs; and WhatÕs Next for RetailÉdriving the trends that change the face of retail. . 
280 pages 9 1/2" x 12" 500 color images, plus diagrams and renderings hardbound 1-58471-043-8

Callison: Creating Smarter Places

A new direction is being created in the design and architecture of educational spaces. This full colour book showcases over 100 projects featuring the most creative and innovative projects done in the field of education. The programming, planning and design of educational facilities including public and private primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, as well as libraries, corporate training facilities, convention centres, and daycare centres are featured. Educational Environments No. 2 illustrates how today, s best educational projects are exceptionally functional, economical, energy conserving, and easily maintained, while at the same time being both adaptable and appealing

Educational Environments No. 2

Storefronts &amp; Facades No.7 is a compendium of what is happening now in storefront architecture and design. In today's highly competitive world where shop vs. shop and mall vs. mall is a constant battle, it is necessary to make a first and lasting impression — up front on the well trafficked street or in the busy mall or center. 
This 176-page book shows the ABC's of storefront and facade design. In alphabetical format ranging from arches and awnings to wall art, wood and zig zag, you will experience the ways and the means, the looks and the textures, and the techniques. 
The 300 color photos and the easy-to-read text explain how stores use designs, materials and techniques to express themselves and impress passersby. 
Storefronts &amp; Facades No. 7 is a compendium of the best efforts from top professionals in the field of storefront architecture and design. 
176 pages 8 1/2" x 11" 300 color photos hardbound 1-58471-053-5

Store fronts & Facades 7

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