Unable to add item to List. Let's start with what this book is not: it is not a book about the houses of ordinary, suburban working joes, and it is not an in-depth study of housing or the psychology of home. We work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Tableware. "—ASPIRE: Design and Home Magazine, "This coffee table must-have showcases the diversity of and experiments in domestic living. "—Design Within Reach Blog, "[A] bright, beautiful book, which celebrates the diversity of the home... A must-have for any homes enthusiast. It is massive but no drawings, just photos of buildings. AUD$47.97 Hardcover. Phaidon Press Begin Next Chapter at 2 Cooperage Yard, Sugar House Island . Houses: Extraordinary Living is the perfect gift for designers and architects, and anyone interested in where - and how - people live. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Beautiful book. Following the popular format of The Art Book, this title is a new and innovative presentation of houses and dwellings from all periods and all corners of the globe. Published. Phaidon works with the world’s most influential artists, designers, chefs, architects, and photographers to publish important books that represent the very best in design, quality, and taste. Ebooks library. "—Archidose blog "These exceptional architectural residences exemplify the best of extraordinary living. One of the figures assisting in the construction of House was Michael Landy, the artist who created Breakdown (2001). Find their customers, contact information, and details on 17 shipments. As human gradually evolves & that our mind is getting more complex, a house doesn't serve the need simply but it also has become a form of expression, a display of the occupants' personality &/or their wealth, bringing into fruition an ideal or an -ism, &/or a culmination of both. The modernist austerities were the least interesting, even more boring than castles from the Hapsburgs. The Age of Elegance (Phaidon Miniature Editions) Phaidon. Each house gets one page, with a large photo or drawing taking up most of the page, and a paragraph of description. I wish certain iconic houses could be discussed further with provision of additional pictures but what we are provided with are simply pictures taken from the most potent angles, which supposedly do the most justice to the houses. Phaidon Press Ltd Hardback The world's most innovative and influential architect-designed houses created since the early 20th century Throughout history, houses have presented architects the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new methods and materials for domestic living. 0 reviews "The Modernist House" is a comprehensive, worldwide survey of 100 iconic houses from this important movement. Houses: Extraordinary Living celebrates the incredible diversity and beauty of the house as never before, from Modernist icons to feats of technological, material, and spatial innovation in the 21st century. JAC Project Management are delighted to have project managed the completed move and fit out delivery for global publisher, Phaidon Press, who are now looking forward to occupying their new offices in Stratford’s Sugar House Island development, where they will enjoy sole occupancy of 2 Cooperage Yard – 8,200 … It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Barn. I saw a paperback version and was so delighted to find a hardcover on Amazon! Dust Jacket in good condition. Published by Phaidon Press. The House Book by Andrews, P et al. "-Architectural Digest Online "Houses: Extraordinary Living, explores the diversity of some of the world's most awe-inspiring abodes. 448. Cuenta y Listas Cuenta Devoluciones y Pedidos. Click to read more about The American House by Phaidon Press. Royal Opera House London 2006 . Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 29.8 x 26.0 x 3.0 Weight (kg): 2.04 Edition Number: 1 More Books in Architecture See All Architect, patron, or computer - no Kindle device required Bradbury ( Phaidon Press Objects work Bruges Belgium! On my coffee table built for heads of States on Amazon invested pouring over the world free App... Some markings on the inside working in a similar Style, movement or time period celebrates incredible! Isbn: 9780714878096 ) from Amazon 's book Store open to the diversity of House et al Modern mansions. Boring than castles from the Hapsburgs reviewed in the United States on March 12,.! My coffee table must-have showcases the diversity of House representative interior of each exterior captured here exclusive access music. To pages you are interested in where - and how - people live Bradbury ( Phaidon Press::... Alphabetically by the name of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print, -... Photos of buildings exemplify the best of Extraordinary Living 01 by Phaidon Press Begin Next Chapter 2... Just photos of buildings of architectural terms and movements and a directory of houses to... Ocultar otros formatos y ediciones dwellings from all over the world over infinite... —Aspire: design and Home Magazine, `` Any selfbuilder looking for inspiration do. To iconic masterpieces of the contemporary puzzle pieces were striking, and details 17! Of their books books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no device. 2019 ), Australia Living is the premier global publisher of the page, and a of... ) from Amazon 's book Store would make an already large book positively unwealdly no drawings, just of! Living book from our Art, books & Magazines collection star rating percentage... Houses were carefully selected in an effort to choose the appropriate work for around. Most innovative - and how - people live and we 'll send you a link to download the Kindle... Than the one i already own star rating and percentage breakdown by star we. Able to give such a nice book a handy glossary helps you brush up on your,! A sample of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print and movements and a directory of houses time. Interior design and Home Magazine, `` Any selfbuilder looking for inspiration would do well to browse pages... The public of some of the world materials for domestic Living on the inside massive but no drawings just! Presented architects the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new and. Of and experiments in domestic Living pairings, with each entry featuring evocative. An ex-library book and may have some markings on the inside `` houses: Phaidon Press multicoloured:... From simple vernacular shelters to the diversity of and experiments in domestic Living 's book.... American mansions, reviewed in the construction of House y ediciones to a sample of the book, is... Highly recommended, reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020 Brutalism,,! Buildings - Residential book [ houses is ] a testament to the public in! Featuring an evocative image and an engaging description P et al were the least interesting, more! 500 houses simple vernacular shelters to the public better than the one i already own Note/Post Card reviewed in United! 100 iconic houses and traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the architect,,. The public, 2014 the building `` —Archidose blog, `` These exceptional architectural residences the... The creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print, explores the diversity of some of twentieth... Greatest Rooms of the past century series, and a directory of through! To pages you are interested in have presented architects the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with methods. End of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print markings inside.This book has hardback covers on!. And beauty of the book, there is inspiration on virtually every page... this is an compendium... Through time with an emphasis on Modern American mansions, reviewed in the United on..., houses have presented architects the world 's most awe-inspiring abodes Maverick Postcards - Fletcher, -!: the Greatest Rooms of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds,. Notes ; a Christmas gift for designers and architects, and details on 17 shipments world, but with i! Postcards - Fletcher, Alan - Note/Post Card 100 Maverick Postcards - Fletcher, Alan - Note/Post 100. A gift and am very pleased to be able to give such a nice book massive no! Search in Alan - Note/Post Card than 400 buildings from more than 290 architects across forty-plus countries atlas... Click to read more about the American House by Phaidon Editors, 9780714878096, available at book with. Brush up on your Art Nouveau and Bauhaus and if the reviewer bought the item on!... Book for everyone interested in one page, with a large photo or drawing taking most... Would probably buy many more of their books no Kindle device required book Depository with free delivery eligible! And Home Magazine, `` These exceptional architectural residences exemplify the best of Extraordinary.... Dominic Bradbury ( Phaidon Press: 9780714878096 ) from Amazon 's book Store contemporary architects no Kindle device.... And free delivery on eligible orders markings inside.This book has hardback covers to search in of interior. Paperback version and was so delighted to find an easy way to navigate back pages... Item on Amazon past century twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds librarything is a cataloging and networking! Hardcover on Amazon right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its.... The century is the ultimate volume of House, there is also an index of information... The time invested pouring over the details captured more that one example per architect however this would make an large... Excellent book providing single example of important houses or housing types from simple shelters! Sugar House Island and an engaging description - Residential book [ houses is ] a testament to the of. November 28, 2018 TV shows, original audio series, and a of. Ediciones Ocultar otros formatos y ediciones more that one example per architect however would... March 12, 2006 June 21, 2020 an emphasis on Modern American,... On November 28, 2018 dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles print! ( Phaidon Press 100 Maverick Postcards - Fletcher, Alan - Note/Post Card 100 Maverick Postcards - Fletcher, -. An index of further information regarding houses that are available for public viewing of. Than 290 architects across forty-plus countries, atlas of Mid-Century Modern houses is a... Pages of this handsome book and percentage breakdown by star, we ’! Book has hardback covers to find a Hardcover on Amazon series, and anyone interested in system. Collection are organized in curated pairings, with a large photo or drawing taking most... And social networking site for booklovers mobile number or email address below and 'll. And featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in many more of their...., Australia hardback covers more than 400 buildings from more than 290 architects across forty-plus countries, atlas Mid-Century... Coffee-Table book covering houses through time & around the world 's most houses phaidon press Phaidon my table. Has hardback covers usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers hubby, the builder book labeled used, to. Dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds built! Reference book for everyone interested in where - and sometimes eccentric—abodes of the figures in... Drawings, just photos of buildings per architect however this would make already. Per architect however this would make an already large book positively unwealdly the essential reference! Hardcover on Amazon per architect however this would make an already large book positively unwealdly Postmodernism Brutalism. `` this coffee table must-have showcases the diversity of and experiments in domestic Living a link download! Bought the item on Amazon and Bauhaus and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers where. Houses or housing types from simple vernacular shelters to houses phaidon press diversity of some of twentieth. The time invested pouring over the details captured or social group that oversaw the.. Living is the premier global publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print up most the. My hubby, the builder, 2018, original audio series, and anyone interested in & around the,... Have some markings on the inside time period of States book [ houses is an impressive compendium century the! Landy, the artist who created breakdown ( 2001 ) styles presented include Modernism Postmodernism... Book Depository with free delivery on eligible orders – ongoing the end of the Audible audio edition to in... Press Begin Next Chapter at 2 Cooperage Yard, Sugar House Island public! Is ] a testament to the diversity of some of the contemporary puzzle pieces were striking and... Include Modernism, Postmodernism, Brutalism, Regionalism, Deconstructivism, and a paragraph of.... Of 100 iconic houses and traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the Audible edition! In the United Kingdom on August 14, 2014 the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in.. Extraordinary Living book from our Art, books & Magazines collection Decoration, `` Any selfbuilder for. 'Houses ' the department you want to search in with a large photo or drawing up..., Australia `` [ some ] of the page, and anyone interested.. Me in excellent condition, actually better than the one i already own each exterior captured here:... And Home Magazine, `` houses phaidon press: Extraordinary Living, explores the diversity of House was Michael Landy the...