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Very Small Home, The: Japanese Ideas For Living Well In Limited Space (Hardcover)
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Very Small Home, The: Japanese Ideas For Living Well In Limited Space (Hardcover)
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The Very Small Home is an inspiring new book that surveys the
creative design innovations of small houses in Japan. Eighteen
recently built and unusual houses, from ultramodern to Japanese
rustic, are presented in depth. Particular emphasis is given to
what the author calls the "big idea" for each house-the thing that
does the most to make the home feel more spacious than it actually
is. Big ideas include ingenious sources of natural light, well
thought-out loft spaces, snug but functional kitchens, unobtrusive
partitions, and unobstructed circulation paths.
An introduction puts the houses in the context of lifestyle trends
and highlights their shared characteristics. The Houses section
details each project the intentions of the designers and occupants
are explained. The result is a very human sensibility that runs
through the book, a glimpse of the dreams and aspirations that
these unique homes represent and that belies their apparent
modesty. The second half of the book is devoted to illustrating the
special features in the homes, from storage and kitchen designs to
revolutionary skylights and partitions.
Building small can be a sign of higher ambitions, and those who
read this book will undoubtedly grow to appreciate that building a
small home can be an amazingly positive and creative act, one which
can enhance one's life in surprising ways. In The Very Small Home,
Brown has given home owners, designers, and architects a
fascinating new collection of ideas.
General
Imprint: |
Kodansha America
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Authors: |
Azby Brown
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Introduction by: |
Kengo Kuma
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Dimensions: |
310 x 237 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-56836-434-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
Interior design
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LSN: |
1-56836-434-2 |
Barcode: |
9781568364346 |
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