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Asian House : Contemporary Houses of Southeast Asia

by Robert Powell
$27.98
Asian House : Contemporary Houses of Southeast Asia - Thryft
Asian House : Contemporary Houses of Southeast Asia - Thryft

Modern design showcase of Southeast Asian homes.

This book would be a good read for architecture enthusiasts interested in Southeast Asian aesthetics and contemporary design. The book features stunning photography of unique and innovative homes, showcasing the diverse and modern architecture of the region. The author, Robert Powell, provides insightful commentary on the design concepts and cultural influences behind each home, making this book more than just a coffee table piece.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Asian House : Contemporary Houses of Southeast Asia

by Robert Powell
$27.98
ISBN: 9789810034962
Authors: Robert Powell
Publisher: Weatherhill
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Art, History
Related Topics: Architecture, Reference, Design, Art Design, History, Crafts
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

The Asian House showcases, for the first time, outstanding contemporary houses from five Southeast Asian countries in a single volume.This book demonstrates how a generation of post-colonial architects have successfully drawn upon their rich cultural backgrounds to produce modern Southeast Asian dwellings. Vernacular architectural forms, spatial relationships and indigenous materials are adapted and synthesised with Western architecture and technology to produce gracious dwellings which are responsive to tropical ecology and Asian lifestyles.In presenting the material, the author skilfully excavates through layers of vernacular, immigrant, colonial and religious influences. The effects of rapid urbanisation and modernisation on local architecture are also examined.This book is an essential addition to general, special and university libraries. It will also appeal to architectural students, professionals and anyone who is interested in beautiful houses.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Modern design showcase of Southeast Asian homes.

This book would be a good read for architecture enthusiasts interested in Southeast Asian aesthetics and contemporary design. The book features stunning photography of unique and innovative homes, showcasing the diverse and modern architecture of the region. The author, Robert Powell, provides insightful commentary on the design concepts and cultural influences behind each home, making this book more than just a coffee table piece.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.