Mountain Modern: Contemporary Homes in High Places
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.82 (685 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0500517460 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-03-19 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dominic Bradbury is a design writer.Richard Powers is an architectural and interiors photographer.
"Beautiful Views" according to P.Garcia. I'm itching to build a cabin in a quiet corner of Texas. Not on a mountain but with the same modern beautiful lines featured in this book. Great photographs and detail as well as inspiration.. Great book. A must-have for anyone with an interest Great book. A must-have for anyone with an interest in building a contemporary cabin/mountain home. Not for those interested in a traditional Rocky Mountain over-sized too expensive mountain home.. Unlike Other Mountain Home Books, Which Are All About Rusticity If you're into house books, you'll be familiar with this type of book: it showcases a wide number of mountain/outdoorsy homes, featuring each in a few pages with photos and text. If you're like me and adore such books, you'll find yourself dreamily paging through the pages, gleaning various ideas about interior design and even house building. The houses are all modern, yes, but many play with organic "mountain" shapes and textures and forms.So why four stars instead of five? It could be because of t
415 photographs, 393 in color. From the Highlands of Scotland to the breathtaking summits of the Alps and the adrenaline-fuelled mountain resorts of California, Mountain Modern is a journey to the most stunning homes of our planet. While our cities become ever more concentrated, there is an increasing desire to experience nature as directly as possible. Intrepid young architects using new technologies and materials are refashioning these traditions, with results that range fromgemütlich (cozy) retreats to glamorous hilltop villas. Texts tell the story of how the dwelling was sited to make the most of its location, how new construction innovations were introduced, and how these solutions provide a co
” - Interior Design“Examines the current trends and challenges of creating newly constructed homes in mountains.A detailed look at contemporary domestic architecture.” - Library Journal“Packed with photos of sleek homes high in the mountains around the world.” - Country's Best Cabins“The interiors are filled with expensive and tasteful contemporary artwork, yet the personal touch clearly shows that these are homes.” - Portland Book Review“Captures cabins, chalets, and villas, all built along breathtaking perches.” - Architectural Digest. “While the urge to head for the hills goes way back, when it comes to high-altitude dwellings, contemporary designers are looking forward, as illustrated by the bright, clean-lined homes in Mountain Modern