INFINITE SPACE: CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORArchitecture reflects the period of time in
which it was created. This is true for landmark
buildings and major public projects
as well as residential and family properties.
Yet architecture is also an expression
of an individual's personality, needs, taste,
and his or her overall take on life. Different
countries, cultures, and lifestyles influence
the design of structures and interiors
as much as the local climate and other
regional characteristics do.
What does a house need to become a
home? Infinite Space provides answers to
this question that are as varied as the people
behind the projects presented on its
pages. Singles, couples, and families; clients,
architects, and suppliers--they all
have their own ideas of what makes a modern
home. While the featured buildings
have a contemporary clarity, lightness, and
openness in common, they differ greatly
in their details. The spectrum of materials
used includes wood, stone, metal, and
glass. Colors range from bright to subdued;
furnishings from glamorously elaborate to
tastefully understated. Their unique combination
gives each house its character or,
rather, reflects the character of its owners,
builders, and residents. |
