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XS Extreme: Big Ideas, Small Buildings
Hardback
Main Details
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XS Extreme: Big Ideas, Small Buildings
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Phyllis Richardson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 180,Width 170 |
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| Category/Genre | Architecture |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500342510
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| Classifications | Dewey:724.7 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
20 April 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The third book in the highly successful XS series, XS Extreme considers buildings at the edge of possibility. Sited in remote locations, built to withstand wild climatic conditions, or conceptually daring or provocative, all the structures are original, innovative and instructive. Over forty projects are presented through accessible, witty texts, with plans, drawings and photographs. A reference section gives architect and project information. Like its precedessors, XS Extreme offers striking new ideas at a human scale that will inspire anyone keen to improve the world we build around ourselves.
Author Biography
Phyllis Richardson has published numerous books on lifestyle, interiors and building, including multiple volumes of the 'StyleCity' travel series.
Reviews'Anyone who is curious to know where we will live, work and play in the future will be intrigued by the innovative ideas presented in this compact hardback ... a wonderfully uplifting survey' - Financial Times 'Small can be beautiful ... could almost be used as a catalogue of exciting designers of the 21st century' - Building 'Visually engaging, fun and seriously challenging ... the book design and graphic layout are of exceptional standard' - Art & Architecture Journal
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