Pacific Island Style

by Peter Shaw and Glenn Jowitt

Book Overview

Contemporary Pacific style is a blend of the cultures from the many islands of the Pacific and colonial influences. This is an exploration of both the traditional architecture and design of the region... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500237727
• ISBN13: 9780500237724
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.2" x 10.4"

Customer Reviews

Superlative addition to design library reference collections

In Pacific Island Style, Glenn Jowitt and Peter Shaw collaborate to showcase contemporary Pacific styes lending cultures from the many islands of the South Pacific with their various colonial influences. Jowitt and Shaw explore both the traditional architecture and crafts of the region as well as contemporary design concepts. the use of attractive and natural materials, environment-enhancing designs, indoor-outdoor living arrangements are all trademarks of the Pacific Island style and to be found world wide. Pacific Island Style covers Samoa, Niue, Tahiti, New Caledonia, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. Pacific Island Style admirably serves as a source of architectural and interior design references and ideas for anyone seeking to incorporate the islands' peaceful, natural style amidst modern surroundings. Pacific Island Style is a highly recommended addition to any personal or professional design library collection.