Ever since Henry David Thoreau’s described his two years, two
months, and two days of refuge existence at Walden Pond,
Massachusetts, in Walden, or, Life in the Woods (1854), the idea of
a cabin dwelling has seduced the modern psyche. In the past decade,
as our material existence and environmental footprint has grown
exponentially, architects around the globe have become particularly
interested in the possibilities of the minimal, low-impact, and
isolated abode.Cabins combines insightful text, rich photography,
and bright, contemporary illustrations by Marie-Laure Cruschi to
show how this particular architectural type presents special
opportunities for creative thinking. In eschewing excess, the cabin
limits actual spatial intrusion to the bare essentials of living
requirements, while in responding to its typically rustic setting,
it foregrounds eco-friendly solutions. The cabin comes to showcase
some of the most inventive and forward-looking practices of
contemporary architecture, with Renzo Piano, Terunobu Fujimori, Tom
Kundig, and many fresh young professionals all embracing such
distilled sanctuary spaces.The book showcases the variety of cabins
in use and geography. From an artist studio on the Suffolk coast in
England to bamboo bungalows in Sri Lanka, this collection is as
exciting in its international reach as it is in its array of
briefs, clients, and situations. Constant throughout, however, is
architectural innovation, and an inspiring sense of contemplation
and coexistence as people return to nature and to a less
destructive model of being in the world.
General
| Imprint: |
Taschen
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Series: |
40th Edition |
| Release date: |
October 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
Philip Jodidio
|
| Dimensions: |
217 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
512 |
| Edition: |
Multilingual edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-8365-9375-5 |
| Categories: |
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
3-8365-9375-0 |
| Barcode: |
9783836593755 |
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