Sam Lubell Bücher

An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present

The book explores a range of architectural projects, highlighting iconic structures like the Gherkin and London Eye that attract public interest, alongside innovative designs from emerging firms that cater to architecture professionals and enthusiasts. It showcases the diversity of contemporary architecture, blending well-known landmarks with hidden gems that reflect the evolution of design.

Focusing on the intersection of architecture and performance, this work delves into David Rockwell's innovative designs for hotels, restaurants, and cultural institutions, all influenced by his passion for theater. It highlights the core principles that enhance his architectural impact, featuring insights from notable figures like Quincy Jones and José Andrés. The book serves as both an exploration of Rockwell's significant contributions to contemporary architecture and a compelling argument for the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration.

"Life Meets Art" offers an inspiring tour of the unique home interiors of 250 creative individuals across art, design, fashion, and more. This collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the living spaces of renowned artists and thinkers, serving as inspiration for stylish living and innovative home decor.

Explore the exclusive residential projects of renowned architect Peter Marino in this stunning collection. Featuring over 200 images across ten chapters, the book showcases Marino's creative freedom in designing luxurious homes worldwide. Insightful contributions from Marino, Pilar Viladas, and Sam Lubell enrich the reader’s experience.

"Concrete Architecture" is a visually stunning collection showcasing 300 remarkable concrete buildings from the last century. It highlights the beauty and strength of concrete structures, featuring renowned architects like Le Corbusier and Zaha Hadid, while also exploring the history of concrete architecture. A must-see for Brutalism enthusiasts.

"The Atlas of Never Built Architecture" showcases over 300 visionary unbuilt projects from the 20th and 21st centuries, arranged geographically. Featuring works by renowned architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Zaha Hadid, this book offers a rich visual exploration of imaginative designs and concepts that could have transformed our environments.

A must-have guide to one of the most fertile regions for the development of Mid-Century Modern architecture This handbook - the first ever to focus on the architectural wonders of the West Coast of the USA - provides visitors with an expertly curated list of 250 must-see destinations. Discover the most celebrated Modernist buildings, as well as hidden gems and virtually unknown examples - from the iconic Case Study houses to the glamour of Palm Springs' spectacular Modern desert structures. Much more than a travel guide, this book is a compelling record of one of the USA's most important architectural movements at a time when Mid-Century style has never been more popular. First-hand descriptions and colour photography transport readers into an era of unparalleled style, glamour, and optimism.

Following on the success of Never Built Los Angeles (Metropolis Books, 2013), authors Greg Goldin and Sam Lubell now turn their eye to New York City. New York towers among world capitals, but the city we know might have reached even more stellar heights, or burrowed into more destructive depths, had the ideas pictured in the minds of its greatest dreamers progressed beyond the drawing board and taken form in stone, steel, and glass. What is wonderfully elegant and grand might easily have been ingloriously grandiose; what is blandly unremarkable, equally, might have become delightfully provocative or humanely inspiring. The ambitious schemes gathered here tell the story of a different skyline and a different sidewalk alike. Nearly 200 ambitious proposals spanning 200 years encompass bridges, skyscrapers, master plans, parks, transit schemes, amusements, airports, plans to fill in rivers and extend Manhattan, and much, much more. Included are alternate visions for such landmarks as Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, MoMA, the U.N., Grand Central Station and the World Trade Centre site, among many others sites. Fact-filled and entertaining texts, as well as sketches, renderings, prints, and models drawn from archives all across the New York metropolitan region tell stories of a new New York, one that surely would have changed the way we inhabit and move through the city.

A compilation of Julius Shulman's extraordinary images of his adopted city, ranging from residential, commercial, shops, factories, and street life of Los Angeles, a true portrait of a modern metropolis. The book will show the photographs chronologically from 1934, when Shulman shot Richard Neutra's Sten House on spec, to 1972, when Los Angeles comes into its own as a world metropolis. About 250 images of various aspects of the city life are represented, from residential to commercial, shops, offices, churches, schools, and street life.