An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost
entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect
designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The
international selection includes early modernist houses from the
1930s, such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der
Rohe’s Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like
Pierre Koenig’s Case Study #22, alongside outstanding
contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even more
daring glass structures possible. Each house is celebrated with
awe-inspiring photographs that showcase the dynamic, light-filled
living spaces that only glass can deliver. Features homes in:
Australia, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Sweden,
Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA, and Vietnam Features
architects including: Tatiana Bilbao, Lina Bo Bardi, Ofis
Arhitekti, Herzog & de Meuron, Hiroshi Nakamura, Kazuyo Sejima,
Philip Johnson, Mecanoo, John Lautner, Richard Rogers, and Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe
General
Imprint: |
Phaidon Press Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
Phaidon Editors
|
Introduction by: |
Andrew Heid
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Dimensions: |
290 x 250 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-83866-750-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-83866-750-4 |
Barcode: |
9781838667504 |
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