The Modern Thai House: Innovative Designs in Tropical Asia
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804842787 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The 25 houses in The Modern Thai House illustrate the radical new ideas coming from a dynamic younger generation of architects who are producing work comparable with and sometimes even surpassing the very best architecture in the world. and reflect not only American and European sensibilities but also affinities with their contemporaries in Asia —including Japan, China, Singapore, and Bali—all hotbeds for innovation in modern design. With rich photography and insightful commentary, this Thai architecture and interior design book showcases some of the finest modern masterpieces in Southeast Asia.A tremendous body of sophisticated and sensitively designed architectural work has been produced in Thailand in the first decade of the 21st century. or U.K. Most of these architects were trained in the U.S. The houses in this book are readily accessible from Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiangmai. They reflect a wide variety of concerns and solutions, such as: sustainability; responses to climate; strategies for cooling with minimal electricity; openness versus security in a large metropolis such as Bangkok; cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, as evidenced in a "three-generation house," built for a society in which the extended family is still prevalent; and cultural memory
great seller fast ship cool book. Great book Julio Great book, as I expect it.If you have interest in this type of architecture, this one is great, lots of pictures.
The photography in this impressive book captures these qualities beautifully. This volume is an intelligent reminder of the importance that the design of the family house plays in the career of an architect. There is an enjoyable consistency in the way that the lush vegetation, pools of water and often magnificent views weave through and around the architecture. "The Modern Thai House features twenty-five houses selected by Robert Powell. Mainly designed by young architects in Bangkok and Chiangmai, these have been created in the last five years. I am impressed by the freshness and diversity of these contemporary works. In many ways to design a good home is the ultimate architectural challenge." &mdash
He was formerly Associate Professor of Architecture at the National University of Singapore and editor of Singapore Architect. He is the author of 30 books including: Modern Tropical Architecture: The Work of Tay Kheng Soon and Akitek Tenggara, Rethinking the Skyscraper: The Complete Works of Ken Yeang, Sin