World Famous Mansions (Premium Edition)

Author: Bopul
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: One of the important characteristics of architectural development over the past 50 years has been the miniaturization of many design objects. Before 1945, people believed that the scale of architecture was proportional to the social status and power of its owner. Now, carefully designed objects based on thrift have given rise to another design trend. Small homes are no longer synonymous with cheap housing and lack of power. Instead, they symbolize a series of cultural values: simplicity, efficiency, individuality, dispersion, and minimalism. Unlike traditional architecture for the middle class, small homes return to simplicity, where everything "extra" is seen as a negative in design aesthetics. The book "World Famous Mansions" begins with a detailed introduction to the social and historical background of the development of small homes in the 20th century. Next are 37 illustrated cases, representing the most successful small homes built in the world in the past five years. The design area is approximately 92.9 square meters or less, and each project reflects a unique approach to designing small homes. The case studies are divided into three chapters—rural retreats, urban and suburban estates, and small building clusters and duplexes—and include works by Toyo Ito, Lacaton & Vassal, LOT/EK Architects, and Kazuyo Sejima. The book features 400 images, including 300 color images.