Publisher's Synopsis
Voyeur into peoples' lives through Ukrainians' motley and odd balconies -- a product of unregulated space. This photo book documents this unique architectural phenomenon by telling the story of its origin and its do-it-yourself double-sidedness: beautiful, ugly, plastic, wooden, old-fashioned, modern, painted, and glazed balconies, full of stuff and covered in flowers. Each balcony is unique, like its owner. Whether you are after fresh insight to contemporary architecture, or simply in need of a unique coffee table book, BALCONY CHIC is sure to impress you. Focusing on balconies, this book offers a wide array of inspiration, originating across Ukraines many diverse cities. From brutalism through to modern architecture, anyone interested in residential architecture, soviet art, or modernist architecture will be able to enjoy this book. Ukraines cities have undergone centuries of change and development, stemming an incredible array of styles; this isnt just one of the best architecture books out there, its an insight into architecture that is not commonly discussed. The house architecture of cities like Odessa, Kiev and Lviv is stunning, offering not just design inspiration, but architecture history. Unlike other brutalist architecture books, that often take their images from specific areas or times, Balcony Chic spans the entirety of Ukraine -- making it one of the most concise architecture photography books available on the subject. A great addition to anyone interested in world architecture, historians looking for unusual USSR books, or simply a fresh European architecture book, we ensure that you will not be disappointed. Coffee table books on architecture are a great way for you to inject more design into your day-to-day life, enjoying inspiration at a moments notice. Vernacular architecture and regional design are common areas of study for architects, but with this fully-coloured book, anyone can enjoy the wonders of Ukraines rich aesthetic. Inside the book you will find: over 100 photos of balconies from across Ukraine; beautiful layout; insightful introduction about the history of balconies and an explanation of this architectural phenomenon in Ukraine.
