The New Urban House by Jonathan Bell

The New Urban House by Jonathan Bell

A stunning anthology of contemporary houses that showcases the ways that architecture can respond to local urban challenges while enhancing modern city living

Architects face many challenges when designing a modern urban house. Environmental performance, aesthetics, technical logistics, material concerns, site constraints--these are all considerations that have the potential to limit what architects can achieve, but that also can inspire creative solutions. In addition, each city's history, obstacles, and opportunities influence local design approaches. Superbly illustrated with 600 color images, this expansive compendium offers fascinating insights into building modern houses on a local level.

Jonathan Bell and Ellie Stathaki have selected urban structures from around the world to serve as both exemplary solutions and standout works of art--in Beijing and Mexico City, Athens and Tokyo, Los Angeles and Cape Town. By examining buildings on six continents, from both emerging architects and established studios such as Zaha Hadid Architects, MVRDV, and Johnston Marklee, this stunning volume explores the many ways in which architecture can enhance the experience of dwelling in a modern city by responding to traditional styles and challenges of site and providing a broader understanding of place.

Jonathan Bell is a journalist specializing in contemporary architecture and design. Ellie Stathaki is a journalist and architecture editor at Wallpaper* magazine.

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ISBN 13	9780300237115
ISBN 10	0300237111
Title	The New Urban House
Author	Jonathan Bell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Yale University Press
Year published	2018-11-13
Number of pages	352
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