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Living in the Mountains: Contemporary Houses in the Mountains
Living in the Mountains: Contemporary Houses in the Mountains
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Living in the Mountains is a stunning collection of contemporary homes that showcase innovative and sustainable designs, connecting residents to the beauty of mountain landscapes. The book features 250 color illustrations of architect-designed homes from around the world, including notable architects and lesser-known creative studios.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Living in the Mountains is a captivating and inspiring exploration of contemporary homes, each deeply intertwined with the breathtaking landscapes and vistas of the majestic mountains. Offering a respite from the bustling urban life, these mountain landscapes present unique challenges that have inspired innovative, resourceful, and breathtaking residential architecture.
The 250 color illustrations featured in Living in the Mountains showcase the finest examples of architect-designed homes, each showcasing impressive views, providing protection from harsh environments, or simply reveling in their extraordinary altitude. Each featured home includes an informative and descriptive caption, providing a deeper insight into the architectural marvels showcased within the book.
This definitive global tour takes readers on a journey to explore structures and summits in North America, Europe, Japan, Morocco, Argentina, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. The book features houses designed by prominent architects renowned for their designs that seamlessly integrate with nature, such as Olson Kundig, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and Tatiana Bilbao, as well as a host of lesser-known creative studios.
Living in the Mountains is organized into three thematic chapters: built to look at mountains, built to become one with mountains, and built to conquer mountains. These chapters delve into the unique architectural qualities that define these homes, showcasing their ability to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment while also challenging traditional notions of residential architecture.
Embark on an architectural adventure with Living in the Mountains, Phaidon's latest addition to the bestselling Inspired Living series. This breathtaking series explores how the design of contemporary living spaces connects its inhabitants to the natural environments of forests, deserts, water, and now, mountains. Through stunning visuals and informative narratives, Living in the Mountains showcases the transformative power of architecture in creating spaces that not only enhance our lives but also foster a deep connection to the world around us.
Weight: 1876g
Dimension: 259 x 297 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838660840
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