A richly illustrated and elegant volume showcasing beautifully
designed stables by contemporary architects and designers the world
over.
From a ranch in the U.S. and a Finnish farmstead to a Spanish hacienda
and Australian outback home, Stables is a celebration of horses and
their extraordinary lodgings. International in scope, ranging from
traditional to contemporary in flavor, these stables--built of wood,
metal, and stone--are exemplars of the finest taste in design.
The allure of housing horses is a story of architecture, design,
landscape, and a unique way of living in magnificent places--and
spaces--that are made exclusively for horses and for those who love
them. The book also explores indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks, and
gardens, providing a humane face to the otherwise functional buildings.
Social spaces for the horses, riders, and visitors also play an
important role in filling out the projects, making stables not just
places for sport but also for entertainment and leisure.
There is a beauty here that reflects the majesty of these animals, the
distinctive landscapes in which they are set, and the creative visions
of the owners, architects, and designers who have all brought them into
being. Beautifully photographed, the book is sure to interest horse
aficionados as well as all those interested in engaging, clean,
human-scaled design.
