Black and White by Julian Davison

Black and White by Julian Davison

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The Black and White house in Singapore is one of the most distinctive of the island's colonial architectural legacy. Surviving examples are testament to their physical and aesthetic durability - a tropical style with a pedigree of architectural influences. This book traces their evolution through the architects and practices that designed them.

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Black and White by Julian Davison

The Black and White house in Singapore is the most distinctive and imposing of the island's colonial architectural legacy. Surviving examples are testament to their physical and aesthetic durability - a unique tropical style with a colorful pedigree of architectural influences. Today these beautiful houses continue to serve their original purpose as gracious family homes but with others successfully adapted as restaurants, offices and artisan's studios. Written and photographed with flair and admiration, "Black and White" traces their evolution through the architects and practices that designed them - houses as relevant today as when they first appeared over a 100 years ago.
Julian Davison is the son of an architect and grew up in Singapore and Malaysia. He was educated in England and has a doctorate in social anthropology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. He has edited several reference books and scholarly works relating to the region, including books on Balinese and Indonesian architecture. Luca Invernizzi Tettoni is Asia's best-known photographer with a host of titles credited to his expertise and his lens: Living in Thailand, Ultimate Tropical and Spa Village: Honouring Healing Traditions to name a few. Tettoni's fascination with Asia and its rich culture, especially its vanishing traditions, fuels his work; he has photographed and published over 100 key books on the region.
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ISBN 13 9789810527396
ISBN 10 981052739X
Title Black and White
Author Julian Davison
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Talisman Publishing
Year published 2006-12-01
Number of pages 148
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.