Home Smart Home: How we want to live

In the Instagram Age, hybrid homes have become temples of wellness, living rooms online couches, and kitchens lounges. Oliver Herwig's book portrays a society in the throes of digital transformation, where work, leisure, and rest have blurred and the office has invaded the home. Smart shopping is always just a word away thanks to Alexa.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Birkhauser

The bathroom has evolved into a sanctuary of well-being, the living room has transformed into an online couch, and the kitchen has become a cozy lounge. Every corner exudes a sense of order and sophistication, ideal for showcasing on social media platforms. In the era of Instagram, even micro-apartments are evolving into semi-public spaces.

German journalist Oliver Herwig has dedicated years to exploring the transformation of living spaces and dream interiors. In this captivating book, he presents a society grappling with the profound impact of digital transformation. The boundaries between work, leisure, and rest have blurred, as our homes transition into temporary, multifunctional hubs for work, play, and multimedia experiences. The office has encroached upon our personal spaces, and the world of smart shopping is just a voice command away, thanks to Alexa. Everything seems to be in flux, yet there is a demand for everything to have its designated place.

Welcome to the hybrid home, a realm where ease of reading meets the complexity of the difficult transitions we are experiencing in our living spaces. This book is a smart and analytical exploration of the hidden desires that shape our living arrangements. Designed and illustrated by Studio für Gestaltung, Cologne, it is available in both German and English.

Weight: 307g
Dimension: 190 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783035624434