The Sourcebook of Contemporary Houses
This truly unique compendium presents cutting-edge ideas from the world of international contemporary residential architecture. Featuring gorgeous photographs of some of the world's most innovative homes, this deluxe book also contains in-depth architectural plans that detail everything from land elevations to building materials. Concise text puts the homes into architectural context and provides further insight into their various styles&#8212;from modern to classic&#8212;and how the design teams tailor-made each home according to specific client needs.The book is divided into four sections, featuring homes whose shapes are defined as being organic, geometric, mimetic, or a more hybrid form, which utilizes two main building materials. Stunning in its execution and chock-full of helpful tips from industry leaders,The Sourcebook of Contemporary Housesthe perfect source of inspiration for homeowners and architects alike.