Publisher's Synopsis
Modern living typically represents the compromising of a diverse number of considerations in favor of the practical. We make our dwellings conform to our lifestyles, but most in the end are constrained by issues of space or cost. For the houses featured in this volume, no concessions have been made. Lines are blurred between indoor and outdoor as plants and water features move indoors and furniture moves outdoors. Open floor plans and the use of natural lighting add warmth to social activities and reinforce priorities. This title spans the globe and features some of the most magnificent projects of recent years - most of which utilize new
