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008 200720s2019||||th 000 0 eng d |
020 ^a9780500519202^qhardcover |
090 ^aNA7523^b.C43 2019 |
100 1 ^aChan, Charmaine,^eauthor |
245 10 ^aCourtyard living :^bcontemporary houses of the Asia-Pacific /^cCharmaine Chan |
260 1 ^aLondon :^bThames & Hudson Inc.,^c2019 |
300 ^a272 pages :^bcolor illustrations, color plans ;^c30 cm |
500 ^aWith 275 illustrations. |
504 ^aIncludes index |
505 0 ^aPrivate little worlds -- The young, the old and the in-between -- Essential sightlines -- Air, light, shade -- Blurring the boundaries |
520 8 ^aCourtyards have long played an important function inresidential design, regulating light, shade and the use ofspace. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realizing courtyard livingafresh. This lavish survey of 25 residences across the Asia-Pacific region features homes from Australia, Taiwan,Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore,India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Structured by courtyard function, the book consists of five chapters - on privacy;social spaces; sightlines; air, light and shade; and blurring boundaries - that are richly illustrated with photography as well as architectural illustrations showingthe position of the courtyard within the floor plan. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living |
650 0 ^aCourtyard houses^zPacific Area |
999 ^aปวีนา ภู่ทอง |