20th Century Celebrity Villa

Author: [British] Dejan Suci?
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Single-family homes have always been at the forefront of architectural design and popular concepts. As a resonant reflection of the essence of architecture, residential buildings have become one of the most valuable methods for exploring the 20th century. Technological advancements; new attitudes toward gender; the significant global impact of World War II; and more recently, the uncertainties triggered by post-industrial society—all are reflected in residential design. This book consists of two parts: First, "1900-1999: A History of Residential Ideas"—it progressively clarifies the development of residential architecture and the accompanying artifacts designed for homes over a decade. Dejan Suci? selects a rich array of typical examples from the entire 20th century, vividly narrating their development through floor plans, overall appearances, and detailed illustrations. The second part, "The Next Generation," looks toward the future, collecting 50 modern residential design projects (many still in the conceptual stage). It includes both renowned architects like Richard Rogers and Tadao Ando, as well as young practitioners such as Scholch & Hutton Architects and MVRDV. The selection is global and spans a wide range—from politically subversive to formally intriguing—driving important debates about the current state of modern residential design and the broader meaning of living design. This is a book that comprehensively introduces the history of 20th-century residential architecture through design examples and detailed descriptions of current architectural trends. It holds value for architects, design history researchers, architecture students and teachers, as well as general readers seeking to understand the development of residential architecture in the 20th century. The book is accompanied by 380 illustrations, including 278 color illustrations.