Following interviews with many of the architects and owners, she discusses each house in detail; her informed and engaging text is matched by Richard Powers' striking photography.
A must for anyone interested in architecture and design.
To Karen, the super house has nothing to do with size; instead, it is one that has a strong connection with nature, that goes well beyond the everyday, and that, through the sensitivity of both architect and client, is imbued with mindfulness. From Australia to Ireland, Italy to Morocco, she's found such spiritually uplifting places. Following interviews with many of the architects and owners, she discusses each house in detail; her informed and engaging text is matched by Richard Powers' striking photography.
A must for anyone interested in architecture and design.
By:
Karen McCartney Photographs by:
Richard Powers Imprint: Lantern Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 351mm,
Width: 257mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 2.560kg ISBN:9781921383571 ISBN 10: 1921383577 Pages: 336 Publication Date:22 October 2014 Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Superhouse
These unique homes will inspire you to think outside the box. -- Architectural Digest Online, 11/9/2015 -These unique homes will inspire you to think outside the box.--- Architectural Digest Online, 11/9/2015