World Cabins, Cabins, Cottages: A Photo Album "CABINS" By Philip Jodidio 2014 Taschen ◆◆Details◆◆ Ever since Henry David Thoreau described his two years, two months, and two days of cabin life at Walden Pond, Massachusetts, in "Walden; or, Life in the Woods" (1854), the idea of a refuge-like dwelling has captivated the modern mind. In the past decade, as our material existence and environmental footprint have increased exponentially, architects around the world have become particularly interested in the possibilities of minimal, low-impact, isolated dwellings. Combining insightful writing by Marie-Laure Cruysmans, abundant photographs, and bright, contemporary illustrations, this book explores how this particular architectural type offers special opportunities for creative thinking. By eliminating excess, cabins limit the intrusion into actual space to the bare essentials of life, and by responding to their typically rustic environments, they bring environmentally friendly solutions to the forefront. Renzo Piano, Terunobu Fujimori, Tom Kundig, and many fresh young professionals have embraced these condensed sanctuary spaces. The cabins selected for this book emphasize the diversity of the genre in terms of use and geography. From an artist's atelier on the Suffolk coast of England to an eco-home cabin in the Western Ghats of India, this survey is as stimulating in its array of briefs, clients, and situations as it is in its international scope. However, what remains consistent throughout is architectural innovation and the stimulating sense of contemplation and coexistence as people return to nature and to a model of existence in a less destructive world. ◆◆Specifications◆◆ Foreign Book: English / French / German Architecture, Cabins, Cottages, Lifestyle Collection of Works, Photo Album Large Size, Hardcover 32 x 24.5 cm 463 pages ◆◆Condition◆◆ Slight wear and minor soiling on the cover due to age. Pages are in good condition. #Books #Cabins #Cabins #Cottages #Architecture