A breathtaking, inspiring - and aspirational - survey of contemporary
homes, each with a deep connection to the landscapes and vistas of the
mountains
Offering respite from urban living and a profound connection to nature,
mountain landscapes present unique challenges that have resulted in
innovative, resourceful, and beautiful residential architecture.
The 250 color illustrations in Living in the Mountains showcase the
finest examples of architect-designed homes, whether furnished with
impressive views, offering protection from harsh environments, or simply
reveling in their extraordinary altitude. Each featured home includes an
informative, descriptive caption.
Enjoy this definitive global tour, featuring structures and summits in
North America and Europe as well as Japan, Morocco, Argentina, Mexico,
Australia, and New Zealand. The book includes houses by prominent
architects well established for their designs within nature, such as
Olson Kundig, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and Tatiana Bilbao as well as a
host of lesser-known creative studios.
This survey defines the homes' one-of-a-kind architectural qualities
within it's three thematic chapters: built to look at mountains; built
to become one with mountains; built to conquer mountains.
Embark upon an architectural adventure with Living in the Mountains,
Phaidon's latest addition to the bestselling 'Inspired Living' series.
This breathtaking series explores how the design of contemporary living
spaces connects their inhabitants to the natural environments of
forests, deserts, water, and now, mountains.
