There is no one way to design a modern urban house. Demand for
space in cities the world over is higher than ever and new
buildings must meet stringent energy saving requirements and
negotiate a myriad planning regulations. But the best new urban
architecture suggests invention and innovation are as critical as
ever. The Contemporary House brings together seventy solutions,
drawn from cities around the globe to explore the many ways in
which architecture can enhance the experience of living in the
city. Organized geographically, The Contemporary House offers a
fascinating insight into the sheer variety of contemporary
approaches to urban design, from reinventions of longstanding
vernacular forms like terraces and townhouses, through to the
fastchanging suburbs and inner cities of modern Japan, where the
short lifespan of family houses provides architects with a template
for aesthetic and technical experimentation. The book also provides
an insight into the conditions that shape the architecture of some
of the world’s major cities, through recent history, signature
styles, and current conditions on the ground. The Contemporary
House is an essential guide to design in the modern city.
General
Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2018 |
Authors: |
Jonathan Bell
• Ellie Stathaki
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 220 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-02194-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-500-02194-5 |
Barcode: |
9780500021941 |
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