An architectural journey around the world, from villas to natural refuges
Nüspace presents Homes For Our Time. Contemporary Houses around the World. 45th Ed. from Taschen, a fascinating exploration of the most remarkable private homes of our time. From modest cottages to sumptuous villas, from seaside homes to wilderness retreats, this book offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary living worldwide. Through a careful selection, it highlights the avant-garde designs of renowned talents such as Shigeru Ban and Marcio Kogan, while revealing the work of up-and-coming architects such as Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia and Shunri Nishizawa. Their work flourishes in every corner of the world, from Australia to Vietnam, from the United States to Mexico, and from more unexpected territories such as Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Constructions that adapt to landscapes and local specificities
Through this geographical diversity, the book demonstrates that, despite cultural and climatic specificities, contemporary architecture shares a common desire: to create living spaces in perfect harmony with their environment. Among the most striking examples, we discover the House of Three Streams by Kamal Malik, located in the heart of western India, an architectural sanctuary that embraces the natural relief with its pavilions perched on a ridge overlooking two ravines. Combining steel, glass, wood and stone, this dwelling seems to blend into the forest, in perfect symbiosis with nature.
Iconic achievements from India to Japan via Spain
In a completely different approach, the Encina house by Aranguren & Gallegos, located in a pine forest north of Madrid, stands out for its clean design and sloping structure that evokes a belvedere. Its lower floor, incorporated into the rock, is subtly connected to the upper level by a natural stone wall, creating continuity between the architecture and the surrounding landscape. For his part, Shinichi Ogawa signs a work of absolute minimalism with the Seaside House in Kanagawa, Japan. This immaculate construction extends to a cantilevered terrace, where an infinite pool seems to merge into the Pacific Ocean, blurring the boundary between inside and out.
A richly illustrated selection of the most influential architects of the moment
Each of the houses presented in this book, among more than fifty, embodies a unique approach, while pursuing the same ideal: a fluid integration between the habitat and its natural setting. This book thus constitutes an essential anthology of contemporary residential architecture, combining a selection of prestigious architects and promising new talents. Classified by architect and richly illustrated with careful photographs and detailed plans, Homes For Our Time is an essential reference for architecture and design enthusiasts, offering an informed look at the trends and developments of the contemporary home around the world.
- author: Philip Jodidio
- languages: English, French and German
- 512 pages
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 6.1" | 15.6 cm |
| Height | 8.5" | 21.7 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs | 1.2 kg |
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