Insideout: New Modern West Coast Architecture

Hardback

Main Details

Title Insideout: New Modern West Coast Architecture
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Swatt
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 242
Category/GenreIndividual architects and architectural firms
ISBN/Barcode 9781864703993
ClassificationsDewey:720.922
Audience
General
Illustrations 400 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Imprint Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Publication Date 1 November 2010
Publication Country Australia

Description

In this new monograph, Swatt | Miers Architects presents their most recent, internationally acclaimed and award-winning West Coast projects as a synthesis of architecture and site. In this new monograph, Swatt | Miers Architects presents their most recent, internationally acclaimed and award-winning West Coast projects as a synthesis of architecture and site. "One can understand our work best by first understanding the land - we search for organisation and forms that naturally evolve from the site, and when we are most successful the designs seem simple, effortless, and almost inevitable. However, like a beautiful ballet, patience and almost endless practice are behind every simple move." The firm was recently nominated for the California Council AIA's 'Firm of the Year Award 2011'. IMAGES' second title with Robert Swatt. 'Livable Modern' (978 1 920744 5 2) continues to be an influential title. SELLING POINTS: - West coast architecture; a synthesis of architecture and site-beautiful houses matching the lifestyle of Southern California 400 col.