The house book

A visual feast of 500 iconic houses and traditional dwellings from around the globe, this book offers a vibrant view of the architects and designers behind some of the most diverse homes in history. Featuring renowned structures from Hadrian's Villa to contemporary designs by Richard Rogers and Frank Gehry, it showcases a wide range of architect-designed and traditional dwellings. Following a popular format, it presents 500 architects in A-Z order, making it an accessible sourcebook for both experts and newcomers to architectural surveys. The houses featured are notable for their historical significance, unique features, or structural innovation, illustrating that the essence of home has remained largely unchanged over time. Each architect or designer is accompanied by a full-page color reproduction of their most significant house, along with descriptive text. The book includes meticulous cross-references to other architects of similar styles, an easy-to-use glossary of architectural terms and movements, and a directory of houses open to the public. This portable mini-edition is perfect for casual browsing, travel, or as a thoughtful gift.