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Paradise by Design: Tropical Residences and Resorts by Bensley Design Studios: Tropical Resorts and Residences by Bensley Design Studios - Softcover
Eclectic, baroque and maximalist these are the hallmarks of the extravagant residences and resorts crafted by Bensley Design Studios all of them conceived and directed by the flamboyant and übercreative design maestro himself. Set amidst resplendent tropical gardens, the 24 distrinctive paradises in this book spread all across Asia from China to India to Bali. The Bensley trademark is his focus on the unconventional and the sensual, with a special reverence for tropical climes and plants. No stranger to controversy, Bensley s design motto is: The odder the better. All of the projects showcased here are enlivened by Bensley s playful, exuberant style and the multifaceted talents of his design teams in Bangkok and Bali. A new phase in Bensley s career designing the buildings as well as the gardens has resulted in high-profile commissions like the Art Deco-inspired Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Complementing the resorts are several visionary private home projects, including his own, which teem with lush foliage and elaborate special effects.
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"The homes and hotels are excellent examples of Bensley Design Studio's integration of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture with the sites' natural surroundings." --Architectural Digest
"A look into some of the best resorts in Bangkok, Bali, China, and India, highlighting the design and landscaping that were designed specifically for Asia's tropical climate." --Travel Life
"In fact, a leisurely perusal of this book from cover to cover can stand in good stead of one's own personal physical journey through these higher-priced haunts of the Asian Pacific." --Examiner.com
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"A look into some of the best resorts in Bangkok, Bali, China, and India, highlighting the design and landscaping that were designed specifically for Asia's tropical climate." --Travel Life
"In fact, a leisurely perusal of this book from cover to cover can stand in good stead of one's own personal physical journey through these higher-priced haunts of the Asian Pacific." --Examiner.com
Learn a new, creative way to use paper to make art. Chinese style paper reliefs are three-dimensional images marked by interesting texture and appealing beauty. From small works for display on a table or desk, to interior decoration or even large works for public spaces, the range of the paper relief art form is demonstrated in this book.
Divided into elementary, intermediate and advanced sections, the book starts with the simplest techniques, which can be mastered readily, bringing your imagination and creativity to light. The intermediate course guides readers to change and restructure basic techniques, enabling proficiency through the process of completing works. The advanced course focuses on works that appear sophisticated and complex while still evolving from simple elementary techniques.
Paper was invented in China and it has played an important role in art making for many centuries. The continued development of papermaking and the art of paper has allowed for modern expression and creativity within traditional Chinese culture. Spirited lines and elegant colors, as well as free and natural forms, fully express Chinese aesthetics and evoke atmosphere.
To create a work of art, proficient techniques are a must. However, as an ancient Chinese saying notes, "Techniques are not fixed." It is not enough to just rely on technical skill; the creativity of the artist is the key to success. So your active imagination, together with the step-by-step instructions in this book, are all you need to turn a piece of paper into a fabulous art work.
Divided into elementary, intermediate and advanced sections, the book starts with the simplest techniques, which can be mastered readily, bringing your imagination and creativity to light. The intermediate course guides readers to change and restructure basic techniques, enabling proficiency through the process of completing works. The advanced course focuses on works that appear sophisticated and complex while still evolving from simple elementary techniques.
Paper was invented in China and it has played an important role in art making for many centuries. The continued development of papermaking and the art of paper has allowed for modern expression and creativity within traditional Chinese culture. Spirited lines and elegant colors, as well as free and natural forms, fully express Chinese aesthetics and evoke atmosphere.
To create a work of art, proficient techniques are a must. However, as an ancient Chinese saying notes, "Techniques are not fixed." It is not enough to just rely on technical skill; the creativity of the artist is the key to success. So your active imagination, together with the step-by-step instructions in this book, are all you need to turn a piece of paper into a fabulous art work.
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- PublisherPeriplus Editions
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0794607667
- ISBN 13 9780794607661
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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