La Maison de L'architecte (45th Ed.)

Par (auteur) Postiglione Gennaro
Short description/annotation:
What kind of houses do architects design for themselves? In photos, drawings, and descriptions, this book reveals the private homes of over 80 architects of the 20th century. From traditional brick and stone edifices to avant-garde glass boxes to low-lying structures that meld with the earth, readers can see an architect’s true vision.
Description:

The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants. While it’s important for the structure to reflect the vision and style of the architect, the client must ultimately feel at home beneath the roof. It is particularly interesting, therefore, to examine the homes that architects create for themselves.

If houses reflect their owners’ personalities, then architects’ own homes are like autobiographies. Location, layout, style, lighting, artwork, furnishings—every detail adds color to the story. Each of these dwellings, presented A–Z by architect, speaks more about its designer than any other building possibly could.

Review quote:
"This is an idea book, best used for page flipping and sparks of inspiration. Each architect’s interpretation of space and design will provide fodder for even the smallest home renovation project..."
Biographical note:
Gennaro Postiglione studied architecture and completed post-doctoral studies in industrial design in Naples. He has been a visiting lecturer and professor in other countries and since 1998 has been teaching design in the department of Interior Design at Milan Politecnico. His research work focuses on interior design and on the relationship between architecture, culture and current events. Gennaro Postiglione is editor of Area magazine.