The Good House: Contrast as a Design Tool

Jaboson, Max; Silverstein, Murray; Winslow, Barbara

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ISBN 10: 0942391055 ISBN 13: 9780942391053

Published by Taunton Press, Newtown, CT, 1990

Language: English

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The architects describe their homes and their design process--both theory and practise are covered in non-technical language. tThe covers are glossy pictorial boards. "A Fine Homebuilding Book." This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. ; Color & B&W Photos, plans & drawings; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 148 pages.

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Title: The Good House: Contrast as a Design Tool
Publisher: Taunton Press, Newtown, CT
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0942391055
ISBN 13: 9780942391053
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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In everyday language the authors explain their theory: how strong contrasts open spaces combined with closed spaces, darkness with light, simplicity with complexity - can be orchestrated to produce harmony in a living environment. With the help of drawings and photographs of successful house interiors, the authors show you how to evaluate the architecture of your home by analysing significant houses of other architects. In great detail they provide examples of how they apply the theory of contrast in the houses they design.

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Max Jacobson writes about food for Seven Magazine.

Silverstein is an internationally respected architect.

Winslow is an internationally respected architect.

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