Contemporary House India

This book provides an exclusive and often unprecedented insight into private houses across India, built by leading and up-and-coming architects. The featured projects span the country, from coastal regions to inner-city havens, and are illustrated with photography and architectural plans. It explores India's residential architecture in the context of its varied landscapes and climates and historical influences.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 08 July 2021
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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This comprehensive survey of over twenty exceptional examples of contemporary residential architecture in India offers a unique and often unprecedented insight into private homes across the country designed by a diverse range of renowned and emerging architects. Including renowned firms such as Architecture Brio, Matharoo Associates, Abraham John Architects, Khosla Associates, and the Pritzker Prize-winning B. V. Doshi, the featured projects showcase the thriving architectural landscape of India. Spanning from the western shores of Goa and Maharashtra to the inland waters of the Western Ghats, to inner-city havens in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and even along the banks of the river Ganges in the north, these projects showcase the country's diverse topography and climate. Illustrated with stunning photography by Edmund Sumner, the book also includes architectural plans to provide a deeper understanding of these remarkable structures. Additionally, introductory essays explore India's residential architecture in the context of its rich historical influences, highlighting the interplay between tradition and modernity. This captivating volume provides a valuable resource for architects, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of residential architecture in India.

\n Weight: 1588g\n
Dimension: 237 x 296 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500021330\n \n