This guide provides a more extensive list of print materials in the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library and related to the monthly book display.
Selection of books:
Houses by the Shore by
ISBN: 9780847862801Publication Date: 2018-10-16Highlighting thirty-five spectacular recently completed houses overlooking sea, lake, river, and ocean, selected for beauty and variety across the globe, Houses by the Shore features homes that demonstrate the extraordinarily diverse ways that today's leading architects and interior designers build and design homes on the water and new approaches homeowners are taking to life on the shore. Frequently elegant and uncluttered, these houses serve as models of smart and often exquisite design with lots of ideas for homeowners who don't necessarily live in a waterfront home, but who wish to have something of that appeal and sensitivity in their own space. A range of projects encompassing myriad geographic and cultural inspirations show some of the world's most inviting residences, built in stone and glass, in wood and steel and concrete. The houses vary in size and style, though all within the realm of the modern, from open plan homes that include terraces and rooms that flow from indoors to out, to spaces flooded with light and views. Each house is photographed comprehensively with detailed interior and exterior pictures and plans, and placed into context through the lens of widely respected editor Oscar Riera Ojeda and descriptive texts written by design critic Byron Hawes, to give readers a privileged look at the best of shore-side residential architecture. With its beautiful modernist homes set beside the golden sands of the gulf coast of Mexico or upon the romantic islands of Greece, from Finland to South Africa to New Zealand, Houses by the Shore is a paean to rooms with a view.Dream Houses on the Water by
ISBN: 9780764349591Publication Date: 2016-02-28How do architects treat the drama of water and nature? Do they defer to it with a simple dwelling that grows out of the land, or make a statement with bold materials and forms? From the sleek, low-slung Water Villa de Omval in Amsterdam, to the eccentric House on the Greenland Sea, this book takes us on an in-depth tour of 30 private residences by leading architects in locations dedicated to waterfront leisure. The houses are situated along rivers, pristine mountain lakes, Atlantic beaches, or on the Norwegian cliffs overlooking the fjord. Their sites' climate, topography, and morphology is varied, and the text addresses the architects' response, as well as the challenges of building on the water. Included here are glamorous dream villas, elegant huts, hermetic buildings, and minimalist temples. Each is accompanied by plans, sketches, and diagrams.Waterside Modern by
ISBN: 9780500518007Publication Date: 2015-10-06The most luxurious homes in the world incorporate elements of the surrounding environment into their design, and waterside homes bespeak a particular kind of luxury. Waterside Modern is a dream tour through some of the most beautiful modern homes in the world, all set against spectacular views of lakes, rivers, and oceans. From California to Long Island, Sydney to Singapore, South America to Europe and the Mediterranean-some of the most beautiful countries in the world provide the backdrop for twenty-five architect-designed single-family houses that make the most of their desirable settings. By maximizing the link between indoor and outdoor space, using local materials, and emphasizing spectacular views, each structure celebrates an outdoor lifestyle while protecting its inhabitants from the elements. Loosely grouped into three sections--beach house, ocean belvedere, waterfront villa--this beautifully photographed volume will inspire architects and interior designers, while serving as a rich visual escape for those who love fine homes.Houses by the Sea by
ISBN: 9780500289624Publication Date: 2011-10-24A unique promenade along the sea through interior and exterior photographs of thirty-three dream houses. From the rugged Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean and the tropical shores of the Pacific, there are many ways of spending one's life by the sea. This book showcases thirty-three exceptional houses from around the world in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary. Each house has its own ambiance and its own particular relationship with the environment, whether it is perched on top of a cliff, nestled in a rocky hollow, or built on the sand. Sometimes the emphasis is on ecological concerns, on creating a natural harmony between a building and its setting. Other houses may have been designed to survive the elements, or to make the most of limited space or resources. This profusely illustrated and captivating book features houses built along the cold seas of Canada, Scandinavia, and the European Atlantic coast; houses on temperate seas like the Mediterranean and Africa's Atlantic shoreline; and homes found along the warm seacoasts of the Pacific and Indian oceans and in the Caribbean. Both inside and out and in every locale, the design approaches range from simple rustic style to the ultimate in luxurious elegance.Living by the Sea by
ISBN: 9783764386955Publication Date: 2008-05-02Until now, the book market has primarily dealt with the popular topic of living by the sea with publications that illustrate the location's aesthetic appeal. This book goes further to focus on the design, constructional, and technical possibilities that permit one to react to the special conditions of locations by the sea. In an introductory section, the author sets forth the principal aspects that fundamentally affect architectural design for this construction task: the geography and geology of the site, climatic conditions, and durability of materials, but also such aesthetic factors as light, landscape, and position, all of which play a special role in approaches to living by the sea. In keeping with this, the following project section, with twenty-five international examples, is organized according to the type of relationship the houses have with the sea: right by the sea, above the sea, or in the sea. The volume uses texts, detailed project information, drawings, and striking photographs to present exemplary design approaches taken by contemporary architects, including Tadao Ando, David Chipperfield, and Steven Holl. Dem beliebten Thema des Wohnens am Meer begegnet der Buchmarkt bislang überwiegend mit Publikationen, die die ästhetischen Reize einer solchen Wohnlage illustrieren. Dieses Buch widmet sich darüber hinaus den entwurflichen und konstruktiv-technischen Möglichkeiten, durch welche auf die besonderen Voraussetzungen einer Lage am Meer baulich reagiert werden kann. In einem einleitenden Teil legt die Autorin die zentralen Aspekte dar, die den Architekturentwurf bei dieser Bauaufgabe grundlegend prägen: Geographie und Geologie des Ortes, klimatische Bedingungen, Materialbeständigkeit, aber auch ästhetische Faktoren wie Licht, Landschaft und Lage, die eine besondere Rolle bei den Konzepten für das Wohnen am Meer spielen. Der anschließende Projektteil mit 25 internationalen Beispielen gliedert sich entsprechend nach der Art der Beziehung der Häuser zum Meer: direkt am Meer, über dem Meer oder im Meer. Anhand von Texten, detaillierten Projektinformationen, Zeichnungen und eindrucksvollen Fotos werden vorbildliche Entwurfsansätze heutiger Architekten - u. a. von Tadao Ando, David Chipperfield und Steven Holl - dargestellt.Lakeside Living by
ISBN: 9780789315328Publication Date: 2007-07-03The lakeside home represents its owner's love for the outdoors and passion for life on the water. Houses by the lake are designed to maximize the flow of air, the use of sunlight, and the views of the landscape. These Great Lakes homes range in style from converted barns and Prairie Style houses to modernist inspired dwellings but each is always a reflection of the style, taste and interests of their owners. The houses featured here illustrate an experimentation with materials and an economy of design. Residences are designed to be practical-many can "close up" during adventures in the out-of-doors and travels-and they exhibit an open-minded style in which to live. Great Lakes houses are modern yet sufficiently warm and inviting to provide comfort for life here. Capturing the universal desire to live on the water, the book will speak to waterside homeowners everywhere, and especially to residents of the seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces that border the Great Lakes. With more than 250 images, Lakeside Living is a book for all those who yearn for a life at the water's edge.Dream Houses by the Seaside by
ISBN: 3822827878Publication Date: 2006-11-01This illustrated guide to the most beautiful contemporary beach houses in the world includes an inspiring selection of gem-like resorts in the most heavenly surroundings. The houses featured are distinguished by masterly architecture and exemplary interior design and range over five continents.Beach Cottages by
ISBN: 0823004783Publication Date: 2002-05-01Small-scaled residential architecture constructed by the water are showcased in this beautiful, highly illustrated, meticulously documented book, devoted to some of the most innovative waterfront cottages of recent years. All of the houses, cottages and cabins included in this book are located on coastal property and all combine a sense of the elements with that of pure delight. Through more than 300 colour photographs and black and white architectural plans and details, this book shows a unique vision of waterfront living from both the interior and exterior. Architects who have featured work include Jarmond/Vigsnaes (Norway), Sean Godsell (USA), Fearon Hay (New Zealand), Clinton Murran (Australia), Matthias Klotz (Chile), Architectus (New Zealand), and Smith + RDV Architects (USA).Waterfront Homes by
ISBN: 0823066185Publication Date: 2000-04-01Sun-drenched seaside houses, tranquil riverfront residences, and serene lake-side dwellings are spread before readers in this superb collection epitomizing the gracious ambience that makes waterside living so universally appealing.
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