ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO

San Francisco–based Orlando Diaz-Azcuy’s mastery of the home interior has made him one of America’s most renowned designers. Regarded by professionals as a “dean of interior design” and a pioneer of minimalist design since the early 1980s, Diaz-Azcuy has been a major influence in the worlds of interior architecture and design. Bringing soul to modernism is Diaz-Azcuy’s greatest legacy, as well as the subject of this book. Each residence featured in these pages is essentially simple, functional and beautiful, achieved with exactitude, attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Founded in London in 2005 by architect and creative director Mike Fisher, Studio Indigo is a multilingual, multidisciplinary collective of architects, interior designers, technical experts, and project managers, all under one roof—a uniquely collaborative approach that is their secret to creating cohesive, superior spaces specifically tailored to each client. This stunning volume presents a curated portfolio of the studio’s projects, both residential and commercial, showcasing their much-lauded ability to reinterpret and redefine spaces with a quiet yet luxurious, timeless elegance. From Victorian stucco houses and glamorous conversions of abandoned artists’ studios in London to the refurbishment of the quintessential English manor house, Ven House in the Cotswolds, and the creation of an award-winning luxury yacht, no two design projects are the same, but all share a combination of the best of historic and classical elements with the comfort and graciousness of modern living. Highlighting the studio’s diversity, architectural knowledge, and attention to detail, down to the most sumptuous and stylish of materials, finishes, and textures, Studio Indigo: Architecturally Creative Interiors cements the house’s reputation as a leading integrated creative design practice across the globe.

Best known for UNESCO’s Cop22 in Marrakech and the French Embassy extension in Vienna, as well as his daring “guerrilla architecture,” such as Bow-House made from scaffolding and repurposed doors and windows in Holland, architect, urbanist, author, and former graffiti artist Stéphane Malka is at the forefront of the architectural avant-garde. Malka’s work blends art and architecture from a humanist perspective informed by the designer’s intention to create work that is positive and sustainable. His practice, based in Paris and in Los Angeles, realizes homes, offices, art installations, and stage designs with the idea that we ought always to rethink our typical notions and challenge established conventions. This results in surprising places where there is an intermingling of dreams and pragmatism, the baroque and minimalism, ecology and sophistication.

Filled with stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions, Style, Comfort, Home is your go-to resource for achieving a harmonious and inviting living space. Learn how to balance aesthetics with practicality, personalize your decor, and create a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle. This comprehensive guide offers practical tips and creative ideas to help you discover your unique decorating style and create a home that brings joy and ease to your everyday life. From selecting the perfect color schemes and arranging furniture to choosing the right accessories and lighting, this book covers all aspects of home decor. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced decorator, you'll find inspiration and expert advice to make your home both beautiful and functional. Embrace the art of decorating with confidence and transform your home into a sanctuary of happiness and comfort.

Over the past decade, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein has achieved an unprecedented level of refinement and clarity. Her love of objects from the past remains a touchstone, but in her newest rooms, stylish modernity and an elegant simplicity hold sway. Presented are beautifully photographed homes of clients Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her longtime fans will find new inspiration in these pages. Throughout, she shares her ideas of how to live in a relaxed way surrounded by artworks and personal collections. A traditional Georgian library is done in a totally untraditional lacquered green, while a San Francisco town house revamp includes a “California” room filled with Moroccan rugs and rattan chairs, and a serene retreat has a guesthouse evocative of the bohemian 1970s.

This visually striking compendium illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of over 60 iconic synagogues worldwide. Beginning with the foremost archaeological sites in the Holy Land, it extends to the Jewish sanctuaries of Europe, North Africa, Russia, the Caucasus, Israel, and the New World, from the most ancient to the most innovative creations around the globe. Masterpieces such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom Synagogue in Pennsylvania, the Grand Synagogue in Paris, New York’s Temple Emanu-El, and Dresden’s Neue Synagogue are all featured in magnificent detail. In a series of compelling essays, prominent scholars Lidia Chakovskaya, Steven Fine, Max Fineblum, Mohammad Gharipour, Samuel D. Gruber, Sergey R. Kravtsov, Michael Levin, and Edward van Voolen explore the diverse architectural styles that reflect the synagogue’s rich, complex, and often tragic history. Noted Judaic studies authority Aaron Hughes provides the introduction, highlighting the synagogue’s history and liturgical furnishings from silver menorahs and textiles to carved wooden cabinets and lanterns of eternal light. This gorgeously illustrated volume will appeal to those with an appreciation for art and architecture as well as lovers of Jewish history.