Summer Houses
Explore fifty extraordinary architect-designed homes that capture the spirit of summer Summer Houses extends an exclusive invitation to the world’s most stunning residential retreats. From mountain-top cabins and private island escapes to seaside sanctuaries and luxury beach bungalows, these remarkable homes celebrate mindful design, elemental materials, and the beauty of living in nature. Spanning 240 pages, this gorgeous global survey showcases work by the biggest names in contemporary architecture. Beautiful, large-scale interior and exterior photographs bring each project to life, revealing how open-air spaces, natural materials, and connections to the surrounding landscape can help evoke the feeling of summer year-round. With a design that reflects the essence of summer – light, water, lush foliage, and vibrant color – Summer Houses celebrates long days, outdoor living, and the carefree pleasures of our sunniest season. Featured architects include: Manuel Aires Mateus, Studio Arthur Casas, Tom Dixon, Steven Harris Architects, Adrian James Architects, Olson Kundig, LEVER Architecture, Studio mk27, NADAAA, Norm Architects, Atelier du Pont, Rees Roberts & Partners, Studio Saxe, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, Walker Warner Architects, and Antonio Zaninovic. Featured destinations include: Australia, Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the US.
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Explore fifty extraordinary architect-designed homes that capture the spirit of summer Summer Houses extends an exclusive invitation to the world’s most stunning residential retreats. From mountain-top cabins and private island escapes to seaside sanctuaries and luxury beach bungalows, these remarkable homes celebrate mindful design, elemental materials, and the beauty of living in nature. Spanning 240 pages, this gorgeous global survey showcases work by the biggest names in contemporary architecture. Beautiful, large-scale interior and exterior photographs bring each project to life, revealing how open-air spaces, natural materials, and connections to the surrounding landscape can help evoke the feeling of summer year-round. With a design that reflects the essence of summer – light, water, lush foliage, and vibrant color – Summer Houses celebrates long days, outdoor living, and the carefree pleasures of our sunniest season. Featured architects include: Manuel Aires Mateus, Studio Arthur Casas, Tom Dixon, Steven Harris Architects, Adrian James Architects, Olson Kundig, LEVER Architecture, Studio mk27, NADAAA, Norm Architects, Atelier du Pont, Rees Roberts & Partners, Studio Saxe, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, Walker Warner Architects, and Antonio Zaninovic. Featured destinations include: Australia, Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the US.
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297 mm | 258 mm | 27 mm | 1784 gr
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
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0
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Hardcover
Verlag
Phaidon
ISBN-10
1837290938
Autor
Phaidon Editors
Sprache
Englisch
Seitenanzahl
240
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Architektur: Wohngebäude und Wohnungen
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