Interior design has undergone a quiet but profound revolution in
the last decade, as home-owners have become more aware of
international influences and more prepared to experiment, to break
out of the prescribed moulds of style. Many different parts of the
world - in particular India, China, and Japan - have evolved their
own unique styles of modernism, much of it rooted in the
traditional principles of their particular regions, and this has
helped to liberate the way we now think about dwelling space, its
organisation and furnishing. Drawing on a wide range of modern
design from many countries, this unique, rich sourcebook takes an
elemental approach to the design of a home. In an age when no
interior design principle goes unchallenged and all ideas are
possible, the only sensible approach is to start from the basic
elements - how a home works and what we expect from it. The Source,
illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs by Michael Freeman,
one of the most widely travelled authors and photographers working
in this area, is divided into four sections which each cover a
basic function. The first, Connect, deals with the connectivity of
a home, from entrances and corridors to staircases. The second,
Divide, shows the many ways in which individual areas can be
divided and linked, from walls to screens and unconventional
dividers, as well as flexible partitions that draw on Japanese and
Chinese principles. The third section, Space, is concerned with
living spaces in all their variety, balancing the twin needs of
comfort and inspiration. The last section, Utility, covers the
basic functions of any dwelling, from cooking and bathing to
working at home and storage. All of this is illustrated by a vast
array of ideas and solutions from many of the world's best interior
designers and architects. This new book offers a different and
refreshing way of looking at the house and the elemental way of how
we live today.
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