CITIx60 City Guides - Taipei (Updated Edition)

Author: Viction Workshop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887972617
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Taiwan's distinct blend of Chinese and Japanese cultures as a result of its unique history comes to life in its charming capital, where vibrant night markets, characterful cafés, and artistic endeavours are embraced by the warm and welcoming locals as well as travellers alike. Jacketed in a gorgeous city map illustrated by Whooli Chen, CITIx60 Taipei gives you a good, varied taste of what the Taiwanese capital has to offer. Endorsed by 60 local stars all known for their accomplishments in the creative industry, the 60 hotspot recommendations cover architectural and art spaces, shops and markets, as well as dining and nighttime activities - accompanied by Google Maps QR codes, top tips, and useful app recommendations to ease your trip. Readers will find new locations as well as updated visitor information and tips in this updated edition. About CITIx60 A unique collaboration with local creatives from selected cities around the world, each CITIx60 City Guide contains 60 recommended hotspots across five key categories, covering landmarks, cultural venues, art spaces, shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. All 60 featured creatives are at the cutting-edge of what's hot, and known for their accomplishments in various fields including art, architecture, advertising, design, film-making, music, and gastronomy.

CITIx60 City Guides - Copenhagen

Author: Viction Workshop
Publisher: CITIx60
ISBN: 9789881320377
Category : Copenhagen (Denmark)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Curated by a select group of artists, designers, chefs, architects, musicians, photographers and filmmakers that call each city home, provides an insiders look at the hidden gems that make a trip memorable. Museums, notable architecture and sculpture, cultural icons, public events and every necessity is covered, along with up-to-date recommendations on the hottest accommodations, eateries and shops.

CITIx60: Taipei

Author: Viction Workshop
Publisher: Viction:ary
ISBN: 9789887774617
Category : Taipei (Taiwan)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The capital city of Taiwan and a global city, Taipei is a mecca for international travelers, receiving almost as many visitors a year as Rome. With a complex history and rich cultural heritage, museums and landmarks abound, offering a kaleidoscopic view of past and present, from the islands original inhabitants, through the legacy of ancient China and into the modern era. One of the most popular destinations is Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, which was also recently voted one of the greenest. Another is sure to be the brand new and space-age Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA, which is nearing completion and is located near the largest night market in the city. Other highlights include beautiful parks and green spaces, numerous temples and shrines and festivals such as the unforgettable Pinxi Sky Lantern Festival, where thousands of papers balloons are released into the night air.

Contemporary Market Architecture

Author: Neil Tomlinson
Publisher: Images Publishing
ISBN: 9781864707809
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Public markets are the world's oldest retail trading format. The recent resurgence of public markets is unlocking a new era of market cities, which have sparked urban revitalization and fostered community diversity. This book provides a theoretical overview of designing public markets, covering both issues in construction as well as how to effectively work with the local government to achieve support necessary for a successful implementation. In addition, this new book contains a variety of case studies that showcase the latest developments in market design across the globe, bringing readers up to date with the latest developments and demonstrating ideas, projects, and visions that will offer not only information, but inspiration too (éditeur).

Cities Without Ground

Author: Adam Frampton
Publisher: Oro Editions
ISBN: 9781935935322
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Hong Kong is a city without ground. This is true both physically (built on steep slopes, the city has no ground plane) and culturally (there is no concept of ground). Density obliterates figure-ground in the city, and in turn re-defines public-private spatial relationships. Without a ground, there can be no figure either. In fact, Hong Kong lacks any of the traditional figure-ground relationships that shape urban space: axis, edge, centre, even fabric. 'Cities without ground' explores this condition by mapping three-dimensional circulation networks that join shopping malls, train stations and public transport interchanges, public parks and private lobbies as a series of spatial models and drawings. These networks form a continuous space of variegated environments that serves as a fundamental public resource for the city. The emergence of the shopping malls as spaces of civil society rather than of global capital as grounds of resistance comes as a surprise. This continuous network and the microclimates of temperature, humidity, noise and smell which differentiate it constitute an entirely new form of urban spatial hierarchy. Air particle concentration is both logical and counterintuitive: outdoor air is more polluted, while the air in the higher-end malls is cleaner than air adjacent to lower value retail programs. Train stations, while significantly cooler than bus terminals, have only moderately cleaner air. Boundaries determined by sound or smell (a street of flower vendors or bird keepers, or an artificially perfumed mall) can ultimately provide more substantive spatial boundaries than a ground. While space in the city may be continuous, plumes of temperature differential or air particle intensity demonstrate that environments are far from equal.

A Culinary History of Taipei

Author: Steven Crook
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538101386
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
There is a compelling story behind Taiwan’s recent emergence as a food destination of international significance. A Culinary History of Taipei is the first comprehensive English-language examination of what Taiwan’s people eat and why they eat those foods, as well as the role and perception of particular foods. Distinctive culinary traditions have not merely survived the travails of recent centuries, but grown more complex and enticing. Taipei is a city where people still buy fresh produce almost every morning of the year; where weddings are celebrated with streetside bando banquets; and where baristas craft cups of world-class coffee. Wherever there are chopsticks, there is curiosity and adventurousness regarding food. Like every great city, Taipei is the sum of its people: Hard-working and talented, for sure, but also eager to enjoy every bite they take. Drawing on in-depth interviews with the leading lights of Taiwan’s food scene, meticulously sifted English- and Chinese-language materials published in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, and rich personal experience, the authors have assembled a unique book about a place that has added all kinds of outside influences to its own robust, if little understood, foundations.

A Book on Books

Author: Victionary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789887972631
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books remain important sources of inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment. A Book on Books showcases some of the best book design work from all over the world in celebrating the designers' contributions to preserving reading culture, as they continue to make books eye-catching and exciting to read or own. It also captures the voices of key influencers from publishing, printmaking, book fair organizing, and bookshop-owning standpoints, as they continue to play a crucial role in keeping the book-making industry alive and thriving even in the unknown future.

Wallpaper* City Guide Taipei

Author: Editors of Wallpaper Magazine
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714862644
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Wallpaper* City Guides are a ruthlessly-researched, design-conscious guide, for the discerning traveller who wants to come away with a true taste of the best a city has to offer.

Insight Guides City Guide Taipei (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1839051949
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 437

Book Description
Insight City Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your trip. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Taipei, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the National Palace Museum and Longshan Temple, and hiddencultural gems. - Insight City Guide Taipei is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Yangmingshan National Park, to discovering Shilin Nightmarket - In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Religion, the Arts and Shopping, all written by local experts - Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning - Outstanding orientation information will save you time while you explore - Excellent Editor's Choice recommendations will make your trip more memorable - Inspirational colour photography throughout - Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei

Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 9781786578129
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher Lonely Planet’s Pocket Taipei is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get the ultimate view from Taipei 101, explore the world-class antiquities at the National Palace Museum, and admire the grandeur of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Taipei and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Taipei: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Beitou, Shilin, Zhongshan, Datong, Zhongzheng, Ximending, Shida, Maokong, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Taipei is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)