New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture (Paperback)

Philip Goad

ISBN 10: 0804850356 / ISBN 13: 9780804850353

Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. "The architecture of the West is well-known and recognizable across the world. The sustainable architecture of Southeast Asia-inspired by environment and a thriving and distinct culture-is a hidden pearl in the world of architectural design. In New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture, author Philip Goad explores a region and a modern architecture that is complex and thriving.Featuring extended profiles of the region's most innovative and influential architects, this book covers a full complement of their recent projects in tropical Asia with plans, drawings, beautiful full-color photographs and insightful text. Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and rethinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 color photographs in this book will put you in beachfront scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; dreaming poolside at glamorous hotels; relaxing in gorgeous luxury homes with flawless Asian decor; and finally, will bring you face to face with the most innovative concepts in all of Asian architecture." From three architecture industry experts comes a book nearly as sophisticated as the luxury homes profiled within. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, Boston
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804850356
• ISBN 13: 9780804850353
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"The architecture of the West is well-known and recognizable across the world. The sustainable architecture of Southeast Asia—inspired by environment and a thriving and distinct culture—is a hidden pearl in the world of architectural design. In New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture, author Philip Goad explores a region and a modern architecture that is complex and thriving.

Featuring extended profiles of the region's most innovative and influential architects, this book covers a full complement of their recent projects in tropical Asia with plans, drawings, beautiful full-color photographs and insightful text. Inspired by fresh agendas, such as simplicity and rethinking congregational spaces, the designs in this book dazzle with a bold new perspective. The 400 color photographs in this book will put you in beachfront scenes where the waves crash only inches from your feet; dreaming poolside at glamorous hotels; relaxing in gorgeous luxury homes with flawless Asian decor; and finally, will bring you face to face with the most innovative concepts in all of Asian architecture."

About the Author

"Philip Goad is Professor of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne.

Anoma Pieris is the co-author of Houses of the 21st Century."