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The Iconic American House
Architectural Masterworks since 1900
Series: Iconic House Series
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Discover the charm and history of uniquely American architecture that has defined homes across the country. This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the evolution of residential design or love exploring the intersection of history, culture, and creativity in the realm of architecture. It's perfect for those who appreciate a mix of traditional and modern styles captured in stunning photography and engaging narratives.
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See moreA compendium of the most innovative and influential residential buildings in the United States since 1900.
A compendium of the most innovative and influential residential buildings in the United States since 1900
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Some of the world's greatest architects, including Walter Gropius, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, have used their talents to create groundbreaking innovations in American residential architecture over the past 120 years. Though wide-ranging in style, these houses share a remarkable sensitivity to site and context, appreciation of local materials, experimentation with form, materials, and technology, and understanding of clients' needs.
Spanning the length and breadth of the United States, The Iconic American House features fifty of the most important, timeless, and recognizable houses designed since 1900.
With pithy text and fresh, vibrant illustrations, this book presents a lavish array of architectural masterpieces designed by architects such as Philip Johnson, Richard Neutra, Peter Eisenman, and Thomas Gluck. Specially commissioned and stunning photographs, floor plans, drawings, and architect biographies ensure that it is perfect for students, professionals, design aficionados, and anyone who dreams of building a house of their own.
Series: Iconic House Series
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The Iconic American House
Some of the world's greatest architects, including Walter Gropius, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, have used their talents to create groundbreaking innovations in American residential architecture over the past 120 years. Though wide-ranging in style, these houses share a remarkable sensitivity to site and context, appreciation of local materials, experimentation with form, materials, and technology, and...Hardback$12000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iconic House
The Iconic House features over 100 of the most important and influential houses designed and built since 1900. International in scope and wide-ranging in style, the houses share a remarkable sensitivity to site and context, appreciation of local materials and building traditions, and a careful understanding of clients' needs. Each house possesses a unique approach that makes it groundbreaking and...Hardback$7900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Iconic Nordic House
Celebrates 40 great exemplars of Nordic residential architecture from the past 120 years, exploring both the groundbreaking modernist homes of the 20th century and more contemporary dream residences. The Nordic home has long held a powerful allure for architects, designers and homeowners around the world. The region's architects and designers, such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and Jørn Utzon, have...Hardback$12000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iconic Interior
The Iconic Interior features over 100 of the most spectacular interiors from around the world, spanning the entire 20th century to the present day. Including spaces created by leading artists and fashion designers, architects, interior, and set designers, this essential collection brings together diverse design talents from Piero Fornasetti to Alvar Aalto, Coco Chanel, Marc Newson, and Matthew Williamson. The...Paperback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Iconic Interior
This compact volume features over 100 of the most spectacular interiors from across the world, spanning the entire 20th century to the present day. It includes interiors assembled by artists and fashion designers, architects, interior and set-designers, bringing together diverse design talents from Piero Fornasetti to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson and Matthew Williamson. Twenty short profiles are presented in the...HardbackSold Out
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The Iconic American House is praised for its vibrant and dramatic exploration of American residential architecture, serving as an inspirational resource for modern design aficionados. It highlights 50 of the most innovative and influential homes, showcasing the creativity and mastery found within America’s architectural landscape.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500022955
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 100 Illustrations, black and white; 300 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Photographs by Richard Powers
- Photographs by Richard Powers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 2240g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on these subjects, including Off the Grid, The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior. Richard Powers is a photographer who deals in interiors, architecture and built environments. His books include The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior.
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