Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade and the use of space. With thousands of years of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of 25 residences across the Asia-Pacific region features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Structured by courtyard function, the book consists of five chapters - on privacy; multigenerational living; sightlines; light and ventilation; and living with nature - that are richly illustrated with photography as well as architectural illustrations showing courtyard positions within floor plans.
Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living.
By:
Charmaine Chan Imprint: Thames & Hudson Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 290mm,
Width: 230mm,
Weight: 1.780kg ISBN:9780500519202 ISBN 10: 050051920X Pages: 272 Publication Date:28 August 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Charmaine Chan has been design editor for the South China Morning Post for over a decade. She previously worked as a journalist in Sydney and Tokyo before moving to Hong Kong in 1997.