The Way We Live Alfresco - Hardcover

Stafford Cliff; Gilles De Chabaneix

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500512221 ISBN 13: 9780500512227

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

This book marries Stafford Cliff's unerring eye with the remarkable photography of Gilles de Chabaneix to present a marvellous portrayal of the delights of living alfresco around the world. A catalogue of opportunities for getting the best out of outdoor lifestyles, the book is organized in the following sections: Outside the Home is all about reclaiming nature: how we impose ourselves on the areas around our homes, from terraces in Corsica to gardens in Provence, or villas in Tuscany. Transitional Spaces looks at the more elaborate structures we create for enjoying the outdoors, while still remaining close to the comforts of our homes: verandas, terraces, patios and backyards. Rooms Outside surveys the many types of building specifically created away from the main home for the enjoyment of an outdoor lifestyle - from garden pavilions in Bali to a summerhouse in Stockholm. Bringing the Outside In illustrates the many type of found objects in the alfresco world - stones, bones, wood, dried leaves and seed pods - fascinating and original additions to any domestic environment. Living Outside is a celebration of the ultimate goal of an alfresco lifestyle - the ability to carry out all the activities associated with normal domestic life outside the home. Eating, cooking, sleeping, bathing all seem more exotic and exciting in the open air, as do visits to markets and restaurants, also included in this section. Every opportunity is taken to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections within the book, so that the whole is effectively a dynamic compilation of solutions for the wonderful alfresco lifestyle.

About this title

About the Author:

Stafford Cliff was formerly Creative Director of the Green Design Group in London. He is the author of many books, including The English Archive of Design and Decoration and The French Archive of Design and Decoration. Gilles de Chabaneix is one of France's most prominent photographers of design and lifestyle.

Review:

“Rediscover the sumptuous pleasure of living and dining outside in this gorgeous guide. (New Jersey Life Magazine)

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0500512221
• ISBN 13: 9780500512227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256