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Inside Tropical Homes

Dreams Come True
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Inside Tropical Homes explores the evolution of tropical residential architecture from region-specific designs to a global source of inspiration for contemporary residential design. This architectural style is characterized by the use of natural materials and open floor plans, creating spaces that provide shelter from the sun... Read More
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Inside Tropical Homes explores the evolution of tropical residential architecture from region-specific designs to a global source of inspiration for contemporary residential design. This architectural style is characterized by the use of natural materials and open floor plans, creating spaces that provide shelter from the sun and rain while ensuring comfort.

This volume showcases the most innovative projects in tropical residential architecture from recent years. Whether it's a romantic beach house, an elegant loft apartment, a rustic jungle dwelling, or an exclusive pool villa, each featured home is a unique treasure. These dwellings are designed by both renowned architects and innovative newcomers.

The projects demonstrate how lush greenery can seamlessly integrate with the home, how light fabrics can create a flexible and soft room enclosure, and how sunlight can illuminate transparent spaces, enhanced by carefully selected colours and materials. A central theme is the dialogue between inside and outside, where the house and surrounding nature are integral to the design concepts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783037682920

Publisher: Braun Publishing AG

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2024

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: Braun Publishing AG

Illustration: 450

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1410g

Pages: 224

About the Author

After completing a degree in architecture in architecture Sibylle Kramer worked for gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners in different functions, such as Chief Representative in Beijing. In 2001 she set up her successfull architecture practice in Hamburg which has received various awards and competition prizes. Kramer is also a frequent participant on selection committees for architectural competitions.

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