{"product_id":"architects-houses-hardcover","title":"Architects' Houses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDominic Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrancine Houben\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresenting 200 homes around the globe, mid-century to present, \u003ci\u003eArchitects' Houses\u003c\/i\u003e allows readers to step inside the minds of those who build our world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When it comes to designing their own homes, architects often see an opportunity to freely experiment with new ideas. It's here that they can freely innovate and implement their design theories, building their residences around their dreams and beliefs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitects' Houses \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases the homes of 200 leading architects, from Frank Lloyd Wright, Lina Bo Bardi, and Charles Correa to Shoei Yoh, Deborah Berke, Ken Shuttleworth, Bjarke Ingels, and Omar Gandhi. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized in alphabetical order, the book explores each residence through photography of the home's exterior and interior, as well as a brief text revealing how the architect has assumed the role of the client. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA foreword by featured architect Francine Houben further reflects upon the intersection of home and the profession, and an illustrated chronology of the homes at the back of the book allows readers to chart potential influences and movements.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominic Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and freelance journalist specialising in architecture and design, with a PhD in architectural history. He has written many books on these themes including the \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Interior Design\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMid-Century Modern Designers\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Phaidon. He contributes to many newspapers and magazines in the UK, US, and internationally, including \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWallpaper*\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGalerie\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDutch architect \u003cb\u003eFrancine Houben\u003c\/b\u003e, founding partner of Mecanoo, designs human-centered, context-driven, innovative public architecture worldwide.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 12.4 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67535919481081,"sku":"9781837292264","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/GDoXwbG27L9781837292264.webp?v=1793317899","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/architects-houses-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}