Pacific Houses

A home on the magnificent Pacific coast can be a breathtaking place to live, but building beside the ever-changing sea presents unique architectural and design challenges. This stunningly photographed volume presents dramatic homes from around the Pacific rim--from California to Mexico to Australia to Japan and back again,glorious examples of how to enjoy life on the ocean's edge. Combining seascapes with new trends in home building and ornamentation, these exquisite homes reflect a remarkable collaboration between architect, landscape, and homeowner.