Brooklyn Modern: Architecture, Interiors & Design
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847830438 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Awesome book for my library." according to volodoscope. I love the style. I'm not from Brooklyn, but whenever I visit my friend's place in Brooklyn I always see these small details. Very original style that reflects modern time. This is more of a smart way to be stylish. Great coffee table piece as well. (Note: I am not an interior designer, but I am a graphic designer that cares). "Five Stars" according to Nicholas Starinsky. book is put together well.. Jim S. said excellent book. well packaged shipping. excellent book. well packaged shipping.
As the new cultural heart of New York, Brooklyn has recently attracted many young people interested in creating their own sense of space, as well as in renovating brownstones and townhouses. Brooklyn Modern is the first book to explore the connection between Brooklyn’s astounding rebirth and its emerging architecture. Cutting-edge new public buildings have also enhanced the area’s cachet.Working with spatial and financial restraints, architects in Brooklyn have demonstrated deft solutions to urban living everywhere. The results are homes that express the optimism, resourcefulness, and experimentation of many of Brooklyn’s bohemian residents. Likewise, the architects working in Brooklyn are no longer just local firms, but "star-chitects" such as Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, and David Adjaye, among others. Essays by two very popular bloggers, Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge and Jonathan Butler of Brownstoner, give perspective on new ways of living as aesthetics and landscape c
"helping to enlighten any Manhattanite or non-city dweller that Brooklyn and its residents are conscious and savvy about design." Loft Life Magazine"These are not glossy magazine interiors; the photos underscore the spaces' unfussy vibe, while revealing the underdog pride that all Brooklynites feel" ReadyMade Magazine"an exquisite book for lovers of interior design, modern style, and of course, the enchanting land known as Brooklyn." Joyhog“This beautifully illustrated new volume, with photos by Yoko Inoue, pays tribute to the renaissance of modern renovations happening all over Brooklyn.” Dwell
Her work has been published in Martha Stewart Living, I.D., Domino, and Readymade, among other publications. Her writing has appeared in Architectural Record, Plenty, and many other publications. She edited Designing the Hamptons: Portraits of Interiors (Edizioni, 2006). . Diana Lind was born and raised in New York City. Robert