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COLLECTION ASIAN ARCHITECTURE
The exciting diversity of culture, climate and economics across the vast continent of Asia is matched only by the fascinating architectural diversity showcased in this volume. Influenced both by global architectural trends and dynamic developments within the region and the different countries, Asian design has experienced an explosion of creativity. From environmentally sensitive structures that draw on traditional images to high rises ascending from crowded urban areas, the inspiring architecture of Asia is a product of people, place and tradition.
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FRENCH CHATEAU
The French Chateau provides a privileged view into the special world that lies within France's grand historical houses, a view hitherto afforded only to a selected circle of the French aristocracy and their friends. These stately residences are not dusty uninhabited museums, but real homes. Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery, herself born and brought up in her family's magnificent property at Montfort-le-Rotrou, takes us across France to visit the great chateaux she knows so well, giving us an intimate view of the unique way of life that goes on in them through the seasons. In the spring we attend a wedding at Jean de Beistegui's Chateau de Groussay.
CHALET ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN
From the contents: New Building in Brione, Switzerland (Markus Wespi and Jérôme de Meuron)House in Mühlgraben, Austria (Maaars Architektur) Molly’s Cabin in Pointe au Baril, Canada (Agathom Co.) Chalet C6 in Lon Andes, Chile (DRN Architects) House on the Mountainside in Hyogo, Japan (Keiichi Hayashi Architect) The typical country homes of mountainous regions, chalets are gaining in popularity around the globe. Implemented in contemporary styles , they offer a refuge in nature from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. The natural settings offer challenges and opportunities at the same time. The designs have to accommodate the topography of the landscape, combining regional typologies and modern styles.