100 Houses is a superb sourcebook of contemporary private houses of all styles in all parts of the world. From North America to Japan, and from London to Sydney, the diverse range of locations, architectural styles, scales and budgets brought together here represents the very best in domestic architecture of the past few years. Each project is generously illustrated to show all its exterior and interior features, and the houses are compellingly described by architectural critic and journalist Cathy Strongman to highlight their key characteristics and how these have been accomplished. Offering the reader a rare insight into the work of some of today's top architectural practices, this is an essential reference for architects and interior designers as well as anyone wanting to build or extend their own home. AUTHOR: Cathy Strongman, formerly Eco Editor at Insideout magazine, published by the Sunday Times newspaper, is now a freelance journalist. She contributes articles to various publications, including the Architect's Journal, Grand Designs Magazine and House fGarden. SELLING POINTS: ? The ultimate inspirational sourcebook of contemporary houses ? Brings together a huge variety of locations, scales, styles and budgets ? Packed with 800 photographs by many of the most respected architectural photographers working today ILLUSTRATIONS: 800 colour
