Great architecture is life-changing. From the way we interact with our own domestic spaces to the often awe-inspiring buildings in our civic, working, and spiritual lives, the design of the structures we inhabit is fundamental to the way we live. Architecture—both its language and its evolution over time—is explained concisely and elegantly here through examining the work of 50 of its great…
Suku Betawi merupakan suku asli yang menghuni wilayah-wilayah di Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Sejarah Kota Jakarta atau Batavia yang dulunya merupakan salah satu pusat perdagangan dunia dan pusat pemerintahan kolonial Belanda menyebabkan budaya Betawi mengalami berbagai akulturasi. Pengaruh-pengaruh budaya luar ini pun tampak nyata pada desain rumah etnik suku Betawi. Dari luar negeri, pengaruh Bel…
The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book. Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, stre…
From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide. Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape. Explore every significant architectural period …