Living in Cuba.

London, Scriptum Editions 2002, cm.25,5x25, pp.240, ill.col. hardcover, dustjacket. Living In Cuba captures the island's brilliant mix of uniquely preserved architectural and interior styles, from early colonial to baroque to art nouveau and art deco, and brings to life its exotic atmosphere, people and history.

Scriptum Editions 2007, cm.17x18, pp.168, ill.col. hardcover, dustjacket. Coll.Mini Lifestyle Library. Traditional Japanese architecture emphasizes economy of design and an unsurpassed sensitivity to the natural environment. And a traditional Japanese home with its freshly woven tatami mats, sliding shoji screens, and exposed wooden beams is the height of this art form. This study reveals a unique aesthetic through stunning photographs and insightful descriptions. Discover the simple proportions based on the square of the tatami mat; the fluid floor plan created by movable screens; the rich textures from the combination of indigenous woods, straw, and paper; and the use of nature itself to enhance the home. This beautifully photographed book captures the essence of Japanese architectural elegance, whether at a traditional inn, an imperial villa, or a garden pavilion.

Photography by Andreas Einsiedel. Scriptum Editions 2007, cm.17x18, pp.166, ill.col. hardcover, dustjacket. Coll.Mini Lifestyle Library. With its houses built of rough or cut stone or rendered and washed with color, there is simplicity and honesty about the vernacular architecture of Provençe that lures people from all over the world to this most acclaimed and frequently visited region of France. Provençe is often described as being human in scale as well as Virgilian?having a classical poise and balance where proportions and values seem right. Its homes and houses certainly fit this description. Stone, tile, and timber combine harmoniously, creating nostalgia for a simpler, rural way of life anchored by the sense of permanence that old houses bring. Rural domestic architecture evolved from the purely practical considerations of local building materials and as a defense against people and the elements. These traditions continued and outside influences and architectural fashions were slow to move south. Today, these pictured farmhouses, townhouses, and village houses and their gardens command worldwide famous price values that would astound their previous owners.

A cura di J. Bernardi, V.Bernardi V. e F.Lanaro. Milano, Electa Mondadori 2010, cm.25,5x28, pp.263, 292 illustrazioni a colori. legatura editoriale cartonata. Collana Design. Testo Italiano e Inglese. Valorizzando l'artigianato locale e le soluzioni conservative, da anni Silvio Bernardi progetta case, e non solo, in una delle località montane più note al mondo, Cortina D'Ampezzo. Il concept alla base dei progetti dello Studio Bernardi è il rispetto e la valorizzazione delle strutture esistenti, di cui cura la ristrutturazione, gli arredi fissi e mobili al fine di realizzare abitazioni capaci di integrarsi nel paesaggio senza stravolgerlo. Tra le sue ultime realizzazioni, l'esclusivo Club House del Golf di Cortina e il nuovo Hotel Dolomiti. Nel volume l'opera dell'architetto e dei suoi figli che operano con lui, è presentata da splendide immagini e dai progetti, eccezionali, che Silvio ancora disegna a mano con un'abilità ormai rara. Il saggio di Massimo Martignoni guida il lettore a leggere ed interpretare l'opera di Bernardi all'interno della storia contemporanea dell'architettura dolomitica.