Waterfront Retreats

by Alejandro Bahamón and Ana G Canizares

Book Overview

A home by the lake or sea, a refuge by the water's edge, is the romantic dream of almost every homeowner. But the technical and aesthetic challenges of waterside construction place unique demands on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060536098
• ISBN13: 9780060536091
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.5" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

21 Architects made proud

My compliments to both Ana and Harper Design for this publication. This is a book about 21 uniquely Modern homes on the waterfront. Each is showcased with a floor plan, quick synopsis, and photos. It is mostly a picturebook. One of the wonderful things about this book is that it presents itself as a portfolio. You get the sense that such a presentation was handled with the sense of care and understanding that each architect himself would have put into representing his/her house had they done them individually. Unlike other books showcasing Modern architecture, this one provides a good range of solutions architects have employed to capture that "million-dollar view", whether it is siting, materials, or spatial organization. I would have rated it higher had it given the details to compliment the photography. This is a wonderful addition to any architectural library.