Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World

Discover the world's finest new homes in this cutting-edge global digest, featuring talents like Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa. The result is a sweeping survey of the contemporary house and a revelation that homes across the globe may have more in common than expected.

Format: Hardback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Discover the world's finest collection of new homes, from charming cottages to luxurious villas, beach houses to forest refuges. This cutting-edge global digest showcases the talents of renowned architects like Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan, alongside emerging names such as Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa. Spanning across Australia, New Zealand, China, Vietnam, the United States, Mexico, and even unexpected destinations like Ecuador and Costa Rica, this comprehensive survey offers a sweeping glimpse into the contemporary house.

Among the lush greenery of Western India, nestled amidst guava trees and abandoned forts, lies a sanctuary crafted by Kamal Malik of Malik Architecture. The House of Three Streams is a sprawling marvel, perched atop a ridge overlooking two ravines, with soaring high ceilings, expansive verandas, and pavilions constructed from a harmonious blend of steel, glass, wood, and stone. Seamlessly woven into the landscape, the house appears as an extension of the surrounding forest, creating a breathtaking interplay between nature and architecture.

In contrast, Encina House by Aranguren & Gallegos stands as an elegant, sloping structure reminiscent of a gazebo. Situated in a pine forest north of Madrid, the lower level is embedded in rock and seamlessly connected to the upper level by a natural stone wall. The house embraces its surroundings, blending harmoniously with the natural landscape.

Shinichi Ogawas Seaside House in Kanagawa is a pristine two-story minimalist masterpiece that overlooks the tranquil Pacific Ocean. Its living area extends onto a cantilevered terrace, seamlessly merging with an infinity pool, creating a sense of continuity with the ocean. The house's sleek design and seamless integration with the surrounding environment make it a true marvel of modern architecture.

In Vietnam, Shunri Nishizawa's House in Chau Doc exudes tropical sophistication with its exposed timber beams, woven bamboo, lush plants, concrete panels, and inner balconies and terraces. The corrugated iron panels serve as movable walls, allowing for flexible spatial arrangements and a seamless connection with the surrounding environment. Each of these homes showcases the unique blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and environmental consciousness that defines contemporary architecture, offering a glimpse into the diverse and exciting world of new homes.

Weight: 3820g
Dimension: 378 x 255 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836571173