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Glass Houses
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Glass Houses
An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass
An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass.
Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect-designed homes that utilise glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson's Glass House and Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like Pierre Koenig's Case Study #22. It also features outstanding contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even more daring glass structures possible.
Each house is celebrated with awe-inspiring photographs that showcase the dynamic, light-filled living spaces that only glass can deliver.
Features homes in: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA, and Vietnam.
Features architects including: Tatiana Bilbao, Lina Bo Bardi, Ofis Arhitekti, Herzog & de Meuron, Hiroshi Nakamura, Kazuyo Sejima, Philip Johnson, Mecanoo, John Lautner, Richard Rogers, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
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Glass Houses by Phaidon Editors is widely praised for its exploration of architectural wonders utilising glass in innovative ways. The book is celebrated for its aesthetic appeal and the inspiration it offers to architects, design enthusiasts, and home decorators. It showcases the versatility and modern appeal of glass architecture, providing an engaging look at iconic glass houses around the world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838667504
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Illustration: 300 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Introduction by Andrew Heid
- Introduction by Andrew Heid
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 1800g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Phaidon Editors Andrew Heid is the founding design principal of NO ARCHITECTURE. A licensed architect, Andrew Heid studied architecture at Yale University, the Architectural Association, and Princeton University. Prior to founding NO ARCHITECTURE in 2014, Andrew gained architectural design experience at REX and OMA in New York and Rotterdam, and with Adjaye Associates in London. Andrew is currently a visiting assistant professor at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and previously taught at New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University.
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