Strata: a desert dwelling

STRATA is a modernist masterpiece that celebrates the use of glass, overhanging eaves, and native stone and wood to create a comfortable and solace interior. It blurs the inside with the outside, recalls the best work of Wright, and offers a vivid combination of the two.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers Limited

STRATA is a celebration of modernist design in a multitude of ways. The extensive use of glass blurs the boundaries between the inside and outside, creating a seamless integration of spaces. The deep overhanging eaves, intersecting at various angles, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest work, evoke a sense of architectural elegance. The expansive glass windows evoke the architectural transparency championed by Neutra, emphasizing the connection between the built environment and the surrounding landscape.

The interior of the house is an imaginative oasis, offering comfort and solace during the unforgiving Arizona sun. The construction process was a testament to the skill and expertise of the construction team, requiring extensive work on the site before the first slab was poured. Native stone and wood were carefully incorporated to give the house a genuine sense of authenticity.

The sliding glass doors strategically located at various points of the house allow for delightful dinner parties, seamlessly transitioning from indoor to outdoor spaces as the sun sets and the dry air cools. It is a unique blend of the two, creating a vibrant and captivating environment.

STRATA is a testament to the fusion of modernist principles and the appreciation for the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. It showcases the ability to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically stunning, while also promoting a harmonious relationship between humans and their surroundings.

Weight: 3138g
Dimension: 263 x 361 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781946226693
Edition number: Illustrated ed