An exhilarating collection of today's most remarkable homes built in awe-inspiring coastal locations around the world. White-sand beaches, jaw-droppingly sheer cliff faces, and secret coves are just some of the stunning sites of the architect-designed contemporary houses featured in Living by the Ocean. In glorious color with dazzling images throughout, this book brings together the finest examples of residential coastal architecture from a huge range of countries worldwide. Each house is explored via glorious exterior and interior photography, and shares a profound connection to the raw and thrilling beauty of the sea and the shore line around it.