Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris

Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris
Author: Alexandra d' Arnoux
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Balcony gardening
ISBN: 9782080106247

The rooftop terraces of Paris are rich in secret garden life. This photographic journey provides a visual treat and a source of inspiration for all those interested in gardening in a city environment.

Roof Gardens, Balconies and Terraces

Roof Gardens, Balconies and Terraces
Author: David Stevens
Publisher: Reed Mitchel Beazley
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1997
Genre: Balcony gardening
ISBN: 9781857327939

This inspirational yet practical book shows you how to create your own roof garden, colourful balcony or terrace. It provides advice on maintenance and choosing accessories such as garden furniture, statuary, water features and lighting.

The Modernist Garden in France

The Modernist Garden in France
Author: Dorothée Imbert
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780300047165

The modernist garden, which flourished in France between the 1910s and the 1930s, vividly mirrored the geometries and cubist aesthetics familiar to the decorative and fine arts of the period. Created by architects and artists, these gardens were often conceived as tableaux in which plants played a role only as pigment or texture. This handsomely illustrated book by Dorothée Imbert presents for the first time - in word and image - a comprehensive study of these arresting architectonic gardens.

In & Out of Paris

In & Out of Paris
Author: Zahid Sardar
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-10-16
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1423632710

Among the more than 30 great and small projects within In & Out of Paris are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Versailles, and Courances—all classic André Le Nôtre–style French gardens. Also discover the Paris gardens of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Othoniel and art aficionado Pierre Bergé, architect Kenzo Takada’s Japanese retreat in the Bastille, Australian couturier Martin Grant’s tiny terrace in the Marais, Mexican painter MariCarmen Hernandez’s Montmartre rooftop, and American architect Michael Herrman’s homage to Le Corbusier’s surreal ChampsÉlysées garden for bon vivant Charles de Beistegui. Modern masters Louis Benech, Gilles Clement, Pascal Cribier, Christian Fournet, Camille Muller, Hugues Peuvergne, and Pierre-Alexandre Risser are also featured, representing a new era of experiments, color, and asymmetry in the Paris garden. ZAHID SARDAR is a San Francisco–based editor, writer, and curator specializing in architecture, interiors, and design. His work has appeared in Dwell, Interiors, Western Interiors & Design, Interior Design, House & Garden, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, and Landscape Architecture. He has taught design history at the California College of the Arts and has written several other books, including West Coast Modern and New Garden Design.

Roof Gardens

Roof Gardens
Author: Theodore Osmundson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1999-08-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780393730128

An illustrated study of gardens built on the roofs of buildings traces the history of roof gardens, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the present; explains how to construct safe, durable gardens; and offers tips on selecting plants, garden maintenance, and planting techniques.

Roof Terrace Gardening

Roof Terrace Gardening
Author: Michele Osborne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781908991089

Roof terraces and balconies are oases in an urban landscape. As a viewing platform, a theatrical setting or a place of retreat, the roof garden fulfils many needs in the city. This book celebrates the elevated garden, showing there is little to beat the rooftop for experiencing an exhilarating sense of space and light, and enjoying the view.

Nature Inside

Nature Inside
Author: Penny Sparke
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0300244029

The story of how plants and flowers have shaped interior design for over 200 years From ferns in 19th-century British parlors to contemporary "living walls" in commercial spaces, plants and flowers have long been incorporated into the design of public and private spaces. Spanning two centuries, Nature Inside explores the history and popularity of indoor plants, revealing the close relationship between architecture, interior design, and nature. Studying the international modern interior through the lens of plants in the human environment, author Penny Sparke attributes a degree of the interest in indoor plants to urbanization, and, more recently, the climate crisis, which serve as ongoing reminders that people must maintain a connection to, and respect for, the natural world. While architectural and interior design styles have evolved alongside the popularity of various plant species, the human need to bring nature indoors has remained constant.

The Architecture of Paris

The Architecture of Paris
Author: Andrew Ayers
Publisher: Edition Axel Menges
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9783930698967

The author here presents an architectural history of Paris, stretching from the 3rd century BC up until the end of the 20th century.