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Book SynopsisThirty pioneering houses designed by architects for themselves over the past decade, revealing the ingenious ways they have addressed the challenges of creating a contemporary living space.
Trade Review'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*
'Engrossing … a rare glimpse into the psyche of the men and women behind some of the most iconic buildings in the world' - City AM
'Fascinating' - Economist 1843
'There are projects here to inspire every homeowner' - The Culture Trip
'Unmissable' - Enki
'Michael Webb’s narrative is illustrated with stunning images … the projects offer a valuable insight into the thought process behind good house design' - SelfBuild & Design
'Each house gets the full works: lively essay, lush photographs, sketches, sections and plans to pore over … These fresh, bold projects really show the value of the self-briefed home: as a playground of ideas, a workshop for new ways of living' - World of Interiors
'When architects design for themselves, the results are daring and utterly individual ... From modest to extravagant, each house reflects the personality and taste of its particular owner- architect' - SWISS
'Fascinating … a thrilling read' - Wallpaper*
Table of ContentsIntroduction • Norman Foster • Buzz Yudell & Tina Beebe • Smiljan Radic • Richard Murphy • Jennifer Beningfield • Thom Mayne • John Wardle • Hans van Heeswijk • Anton García-Abril & Débora Mesa • Todd Saunders • Jim Olson • Mauricio Pezo & Sofia von Ellrichshausen • Helle Schröder & Martin Janekovic • Peter & Thomas Gluck • Robert Konieczny • Scott Johnson • José Selgas & Lucía Cano • Don Murphy • Andrea & Luca Ponsi • Cristián Undurraga • Susanne Nobis • Remo Halter & Thomas Lussi • Ramon Bosch & Elisabeta Capdeferro • Kulapat Yantrasast • Kerry Hill Maarten & Jetty Min • Brigitte Shim & Howard Sutcliffe • Benny Govaert • Tod Williams & Billie Tsien • Günther Domenig
