Waterside homes
by
Gutierrez, Manel.
Title
:
Waterside homes
Author
:
Gutierrez, Manel.
Alonso, Claudia Martínez.
Abroad, Thinking.
ISBN
:
9789814523493
Publication Information
:
Singapore : Page One Publishing Pte, 2014.
Physical Description
:
491 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm
General Note
:
Title from cover.
Abstract
:
A house built near water is unquestionably appealing.Locating a home close to a water source, be it a river, the sea or a lake, bestows upon it certain well-defined characteristics and helps to establish a close dialogue between its architectural design and the natural environment in which it sits. In this well-illustrated book you will find many examples of homes that have been designed around water, in diverse locations around the world. Notable in their own right for their attractive designs, the homes showcased in this book are also fine examples of the ways in which architecture can adapt to the beauty and challenges that come with building in a waterside environment.
Subject Term
:
Seaside architecture.
Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans.
Architect-designed houses.
Language
:
Text in English, German, French, and Spanish.
Subject
:
Seaside architecture.
Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans.
Architect-designed houses.
Summary
:
A house built near water is unquestionably appealing.Locating a home close to a water source, be it a river, the sea or a lake, bestows upon it certain well-defined characteristics and helps to establish a close dialogue between its architectural design and the natural environment in which it sits. In this well-illustrated book you will find many examples of homes that have been designed around water, in diverse locations around the world. Notable in their own right for their attractive designs, the homes showcased in this book are also fine examples of the ways in which architecture can adapt to the beauty and challenges that come with building in a waterside environment.
Library | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Material Type | Status |
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Sir Robert Ho Tung Library | 00634373 | 728.04 Gut | General Collections for Loan | FC外文書區 |
Taipa Library | 00634374 | 728.04 Gut | General Collections for Loan | FC外文書區 |