Outstanding buildings have been constructed in the Western Hemisphere; acclaimed as well as emerging architects are contributing today with their work in North, South, Central America and the Carribbean to the definition of tomorrow’s architecture.

1000 x European Architecture covers the entire range of European architecture.

1000 x European Hotels presents the major and most ingenious European hotels.

Landscape architecture covers the entire range of outdoor design.

Café! Best of Coffee Shop Design shows the wide scope of different café concepts, including coffee bars as integral parts of cutting-edge multipurpose buildings, flagship stores and traditional shops with a contemporary twist.

Cook! Best of Kitchen Design presents 40 projects that show the different ways architects and designers are striving for intelligent and sometimes also surprising concepts.

In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life is celebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around. With unique style and creative design, a culture of its own is staged.

The design of a bar plays the most crucial role in defining its identity and atmosphere apart from the quality of the drinks.

Eat! presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of trend-setting restaurants from around the world – each one unique in terms of its architectural design, use of materials and furnishings.

The interplay of functionality and aesthetics, combined with the harmonic interaction of color, form and material are at the center of Home! Be inspired by a range of interiors that combine vivid and multifunctional concepts.

With health-consciousness on the rise, fitness is a factor that plays an increasingly important role in peoples lives. In consequence, the demand for up-to-date and sophisticated fitness facilities is growing.

From luxurious spa-temples to home bathrooms, the sheer variety of contemporary spa and bathroom architecture is breathtaking.

The book takes the reader on a shopping spree through 48 of the world’s hottest stores, in locations as diverse as New York, Paris, Tokyo and Buenos Aires, providing a window on the current state of contemporary retail design.

Street furniture is the secret star of urban outdoor design. Though rarely noticed at first glance, it significantly contributes towards the urban experience.

Contemporary office design is a balancing act between meeting functional and technical requirements and creating a unique and comfortable atmosphere.