Tropical Style: Contemporary Dream Houses in Malaysia By Gillian Beal (Author), Jacob Termansen (Photographer), Pia Marie Molbech (Photographer) Tropical Style showcases 35 contemporary Malaysian houses and resorts that utilize indigenous cultural forms and cross-cultural influences in new and exciting ways. The elegant and often breathtaking homes, apartments, and resorts featured here evoke the essence of Malaysian style, a contemporary tropical architecture that combines indigenous cultural forms, organic building materials, local craftsmanship, and adaptation to the sun-drenched tropical climate. Reflecting the trend of environmentally friendly architecture, Malaysian homes have historically evolved to integrate environmental factors into designs that harmonize with traditional building techniques and outdoor living. Every space included here has been selected for its stunning design, conceptual originality, and innovative fusion of age-old architectural patterns with modern aesthetics. This book highlights minimalist homes in Kuala Lumpur, contemporary courtyard houses, wooden houses surrounded by lush gardens, idyllic beach resorts, and luxury homes modeled after traditional Chinese and Malay houses with Asian-inspired decor, celebrating the fascinating multicultural eclecticism of contemporary Malaysia. With over 350 stunning color photographs, "Tropical Style: Contemporary Dream Houses in Malaysia" will delight and inspire those who want to apply these ideas to their own tropical houses in any environment around the world. Price: ¥5,250