The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dominic Bradbury
Photographs by Richard Powers
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:376
Dimensions(mm): Height 224,Width 208
Category/GenreArt and design styles - from c 1960 to now
Residential buildings and domestic buildings
History of architecture
ISBN/Barcode 9780500293942
ClassificationsDewey:728.370904
Audience
General
Illustrations 660 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 16 August 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 careful understanding of clients' needs. Each, however, has a unique approach that makes it groundbreaking and radical for its time. Concise, informative texts and fresh, vibrant illustrations, including specially commissioned photographs, floor plans and drawings, offer detailed documentation, while a bibliography, gazetteer and list of houses by type provide further information. Whether Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau, Modernist or Minimalist, High-Tech or new vernacular, these unforgettable buildings from around the world will inspire and delight students and professionals, design aficionados and anyone who dreams of building a house of their own.

Author Biography

Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Mountain Modern, New Brazilian House, Vertical Living, Mid Century Modern Complete, The Iconic Interior, Mediterranean Modern, New Natural Home and The Iconic House, all published by Thames & Hudson. Richard Powers specializes in interiors, architecture and the built environment. His books include The Iconic House, Beyond Bawa and New Natural Home, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

'A pretty much definitive guide to the houses that have come to define "modern architecture"' - Wallpaper* 'The ultimate handbook for those wanting to delve into the evolution of 20th-century architecture' - House & Garden