Living in Nature: Contemporary Houses in the Natural World

Description

An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common: a special relationship with the natural world. Each of the book's 50 homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within the earth itself or soaring high amongst treetops, surrounded by cooling waters, or resisting the desert heat. With a wealth of photographs showcasing each house inside and out, Living in Nature offers inspiration - and tranquillity.

Phaidon Editors are grounded in both academic and professional expertise in a diverse range of subjects including art, architecture, cookery, and design. Working with a broad and diverse panel of contributors from around the world, Phaidon Editors have created many of Phaidon's classic publications, including 30,000 Years of Art , The Fashion Book , The Gardener's Garden , and the Atlas of Brutalist Architecture .

"Channels air, earth, fire, and water in a remarkable look at architects communing with the natural world." - ELLE Decor "Highlights gorgeous homes around the world that work with nature instead of against it." - Fast Company "A stunning collection...this tome will leave you longing to swap your city digs for a spot more at one with the natural world." - Globe and Mail "Following on from other titles in Phaidon's groundbreaking Living In series, this new publication includes designs from all over the world, ranging from the modest to the much more substantial." - Aesthetica "The 50 houses featured include stunning locations, earth cocoons and forest canopies." - 360 West