{"title":"William Smalley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of William Smalley, a distinguished author known for his insightful explorations into art and culture. One of his most renowned books, \u003cem\u003eQuiet Spaces\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to discover the profound impact of thoughtful design and serenity in everyday environments. Smalley's writings offer a deep dive into how aesthetics and functionality can harmoniously coalesce to form spaces that inspire reflection and tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Smalley's unique perspective is rooted in his background and experiences, making his works an essential part of any collection focused on arts and culture. His books provide not just an academic exploration but also a conversational journey into the art of creating environments that speak to the soul. Whether you're an enthusiast of architecture, interior design, or simply appreciate the beauty of artistic spaces, Smalley's works are sure to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the artful world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quiet-spaces-by-william-smalley-9780500343692","title":"Quiet Spaces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant presentation of interiors for introverts, placing the memorable work of London architect William Smalley alongside buildings around the world that have inspired his practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuiet Spaces\u003c\/em\u003e places the work of architect William Smalley alongside spaces that have inspired him. Places of private contemplation—calm spaces to read a book or listen to music in, to walk through, or simply be in—they are spaces that achieve a rare sense of repose and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his own Bloomsbury Apartment and projects in the UK, France, and New York, the book expands to include the work of other architects: a sixteenth-century villa by Palladio, houses in Mexico and Sri Lanka, and the Secular Retreat in Devon by Swiss master architect Peter Zumthor. There are also places of making and displaying art: simplicity in Barbara Hepworth's garden and studio in Cornwall, and intimacy in Kettle's Yard gallery in Cambridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially commissioned photography by Harry Crowder conveys the atmosphere of the spaces. A foreword by acclaimed potter and writer Edmund de Waal records the small, unspoken ways in which we relate to buildings and how they come to have meaning for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341051576556,"sku":"9780500343692","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3257783482366.jpg?v=1772181873"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-smalley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}