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An essential book on modern architecture: one hundred of the most significant houses of the past one hundred years Extensive photographs and easy-to-read plans bring the words to life, and offer an intimate glimpse into how these very special buildings are or were lived in One hundred houses – many of which have been specially photographed for this publication – chronologically presented, form the book’s heart Concise architect biographies and a shortlist of key buildings accompany each house

Hardback
280 x 260
352 Pages
577 Images, 570 in Colour
9780500342558
Thames and Hudson
Published: Tue 29, Sep, 2009
Price (AUD) $95.00

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Item Description

The Iconic House features one hundred of the most important and influential architect-designed houses from around the world. With seminal works from such icons as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, as well as modern-day greats including Tadao Ando, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron, this book presents a stunning array of buildings of the past century’s architectural masterpieces. Whether Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau, Modernist or Minimalist, High-Tech or vernacular, these iconic buildings from around the world and across the decades will delight architects, design aficionados and anyone who dreams of building a house of their own some day.

About the Author

Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and author who writes for numerous publications, including House & Garden, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and Wallpaper*. His books include Barns, New Country House and Mediterranean Modern. Richard Powers is a photographer specializing in architecture and interiors. His books include Beyond Bawa and Tropical Minimal, both published by Thames & Hudson.