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In recent years the lines that define the characteristics of the modern house have lost the severity that distinguished them in the past. Although the uses that a home must fulfil – cooking, relaxation, personal hygiene, interaction with other people, etc. – remain the same as ever, the solutions for tackling them are now very different and diverse. As a result, no specific formula can be established to define how a home should be. This book shows crossfire of examples of international designers, which have drafted houses with many considerations in mind. Adaptation to the terrain and the climate, the budget and the needs of its future inhabitants has been born in mind. As well the home’s three indispensable areas (the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom) have been focused. For example the bathroom is presented in multifarious variations: Either a functional space is apart or it can occupy a privileged spot alongside the garden, with large windows, spread itself out inside the house to such and extent that the bathtub turns into an indoor swimming pool.

Transform your home the easy way with more than 60 innovative and stylish ideas for creating indoor gardens.

Small-space gardening expert Isabelle Palmer shows you how to create gorgeous terrariums and hanging gardens, and how to grow under glass and plant vertically, with helpful advice and techniques, as well as handy tips for taking care of your new house plants. Grow and display amazing aquatic plants in a deep vase, create a stunning fireside moss and fern display, group a variety of beautiful orchids in bright colors on a shelf, and plant some tiny jewel-like succulents for an easy and on-trend kitchen window scene. House Plants removes the mystery of taking care of plants and gives everyone a chance to enjoy the benefits and beauty of a garden indoors.

About the Author:

Isabelle Palmer is the founder of The Balcony Gardener (www.thebalconygardener.com), an online company specializing in product ranges for small urban outdoor spaces — balconies, patios, containers, and roof terraces. Isabelle’s work has recently been featured in the Evening Standard and Marie Claire. She grew up in Worcestershire, then moved to London to study at Chelsea College of Art and Design, embarking on a degree in Economics before working in PR. She has always been a keen gardener and began by using her own small balconies to create a little green oasis of her own. Confident that others would want to do the same, she started her successful business The Balcony Gardener. The author is based in London, UK.

With the rapid development of economy and tremendous changes of technology in contemporary China, people are no longer satisfied with the existing living conditions and they raise higher demands towards comfort, variety, selectivity and adaptability. From that point, in addition to ensuring the supply efficiency of houses, it is increasingly important to improve the functional quality in residential space design.

The 'human-oriented' concept pays more attention to building relationship between dwelling space and natural context, satisfying the basic functions of houses and the same time endowing them with a deeper sense. From the perspective of designers, the requirements of clients and developing trend of houses bring more opportunities and challenges for them. The book 'Houses' aims to investigate the relationship between dwelling space and natural context and to summarize the development trend of residential design in future China by collecting projects of renowned local designers.

Each project is illustrated with beautiful images, delicate drawings and a detailed description to showcase the innovative ideas of the designer in a clear and systematic way.

This beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through a number of outstanding houses designed and built in the California landscape by Berkeley firm WA design.

The firm’s founder David Stark Wilson cites his experiences in nature as the most profound influence on his architecture. In this volume he has chosen to pair images of his architecture beside the images from nature that inspired his designs. The origins of the firm’s work are also deeply rooted in the vernacular buildings of California and this influence is clearly illustrated in this impressive monograph.

Although progressive, the firm’s designs draw heavily on the local vernacular. Ordering principles borrow from the building’s context and often relate metaphorically to the surrounding natural landscape, connecting the building to its site in a meaningful way. Sustainable and solar features are also a crucial component in the firm’s design objectives and are seamlessly integrated with the architecture.

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Large-format glossy photographs, floor plans, tehnical details and architectural commentary straight from the studios of the designing architects themselves make this an invaluable volume for any design or architecture professional. These are forward-looking projects by internationally renowned architects whose work stands as a landmark to innovation. The reader will find a through explanation of the materials and tehniques employed in each project.

This volume presents a variety of buildings developed with creativity to ensure the structure from the unevenness and topography of a land Housing on a longitudinal and transverse double slope, houses on cliffs at the edge of the sea… different original proposals that are adapted to the wishes of the clients with a single goal: to create a residence to ensure the comfort and well-being of its owner and to adapt it to the available building space.

A perfect companion volume to Houses Outside the City and Houses by the Beach, Houses in the City holds the same commitment to innovation through each of the dozens of projects included. These forward-looking projects by internationally renowned architects stand as a landmark to innovation, breaking the mould of creativity in the industry. From conception to construction, every step of the design process is extensively documented with a thorough explanation of the materials and techniques employed in each project. With particular emphasis placed on all of the technical aspects involved in the design and construction processes, all projects featured are beautifully illustrated with outstanding full-colour photographs.

25 spectacular houses are presented in this, the third volume of the brilliant Houses Now series. This publication takes us behind the houses’ façades into the minds of the contributing architects, leaving no facet unexplored. Undeniably contemporary. these projects were all chosen for their abilit to inspire and break away from the norm. Hundreds of color photographs and floor plans bring the reader closer to the featured projects, while explanatory texts contributed by the architects themselves offer invaluable insight into the minds behind the buildings. An inspirational selection of projects make this book an indispensable reference for all those interested in small-scale residential architecture.

The first comprehensive monograph focused on the most spectacular residential projects built and designed by Antonio Farré, one of Mexico’s most distinguished contemporary architects.

This publication showcases a curated and handpicked selection of the most outstanding houses in Mexico.

The projects designed by Antonio Farré represent a one-of-a-kind combination of simplicity and sophistication blended with nature, turning complicated spaces into breathtaking houses. The elegant and monumental structures featured in the book are characterized by the use of local materials, the absence of columns, and large windows. Balance, texture, and earthy colors are often found in Farré’s interiors, creating a timeless and welcoming effect. His work has been published in Design Hunter Mexico, Architectural Digest México y Latinoamérica, Entremuros, D10, and many others.

Superbly photographed, this volume reveals some of the most luxurious Mexican homes, including unseen and little published works. This book is a must-have for architects, interior designers, owners or potential buyers of properties in Mexico, and those passionate about contemporary architecture and design.

About the Author:

Antonio Farré was born and raised in Mexico and was passionate about architecture from an early age. After concluding his studies in 1990, Farré founded his own architecture firm, Farré Arquitectos, working in different fields over the years while maintaining its essence. The firm’s work includes renovations of the Centro Asturiano, a private club in Mexico City; chapels; and public squares. In addition, Farré Arquitectos has built well over 200 homes and more than 50 restaurants that are still standing today. Antonio Cordero Galindo is a Mexican author who is passionate about history.