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Outside Architecture shows how architects are transforming outdoor spaces into places of habitation with the design of courtyards, pool houses, terraces, porches, and roof gardens, in response to peoples' desire to spend more leisure time outdoors. Lavish color illustrations, architects' drawings and illuminating text take the reader on a visual tour of these beautiful spaces.
The newest addition to this highly successful series offers a daily example of architectural splendor, from the Egyptian pyramids and Rome s Coliseum to envelopepushing masterpieces by today s leading designers. Those looking for a gift to delight the architecture lover in their lives will find the answer in this book that provides a journey through history and around the globe. Presented in brilliantly coloured double-page spreads, each day features a photograph of an architectural icon, details about where and when the building was constructed, an appropriate quote or aphorism, and room for personal notes and dates.
