- This elegant volume showcases cutting-edge commercial design - offices, shops and restaurants that have successfully created a balance between an efficient, functional workspace and top-of-the-range design. "Spaces 8" shows how contemporary architects are creating environments that are embracing new technologies while integrating the best of traditional techniques - from exteriors that create a sense of intimacy with nature, through commercial developments that make their clients feel pampered and welcome, to offices designed around green spaces. This is a must for anyone interested in the best of contemporary commercial architecture and design.