Customer Reviews

Liaigre

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I have to say the second book does not impress as much as the first book. Thought the first book was much more beautiful in terms of visual aesthetics. Too much digital photography was used in this second book and it didn't really fit the style of the design so well because it made it look cold. In terms of content this book was more interesting than the first book because it offered a more analytical look at the projects and not just a visual glorification. Definitely worth the money if you are a true fan, however if you had to pick between the two I'd get the first one first then get this one.

Both, Maison and this book are great. Liaigre is a master and both books show different projects in a different way. Beautiful photos that show every single detail he thinks about when he designs. Plenty of ideas and beauty. Great!

The book is stunningly photographed, with lovely print quality, an excellent coffee table book. That said, having been to several of the projects, I felt that the photography was selected for its beauty rather than giving a sense of the spaces, the dynamic of the architecture, etc. Liaigre is a master of the details, and of the big picture. This book captures the former spectacularly, but is weak on the latter.

This book is amazing, it's true, the unbelievable attention to detail, the craftsmanship and the modern luxury on display is sort of mind-blowing. These are the homes of modern day royalty and so it's a great opportunity to see what can be done when only the very best will do. There is plenty of classically Liaigre-esque "sensual minimalism" to ogle over, but somehow in "Liaigre" there's more of a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous vibe that to me feels a bit off-putting and claustrophobic. Liaigre as a designer is clearly evolving and trying new things, so that's interesting to see, but I wouldn't say his ideas seem more creative overall, just more Baroque and expensive. And the clients' personalities seem kind of lost. Maybe it's just familiarity with his work, but I think the first book, "Maison", is more accessible and, frankly, better. Having said that I like both and I am still a huge Liaigre fan. If you love the first book and want more of the same, I might try Vincent van Duysen's new book or maybe John Pawson instead.

A superb coffee table book which has pride of place in my sitting room. Beautiful photographs of beautiful places & things - simple but stunning. I bought it for my architect as a Christmas present and paid a fortune in an Australian design store - but after seeing his I decided I wanted one also. Thank goodness for Amazon (so much cheaper).

This book is a feast for the eyes. The projects are presented in depth with great photos. The project in Canada is a true work of art. If you have a sophisticated eye for design you will love this book!

I just recieved this book, and it's my new favorite! I have his last book which I also loved. This time around, the flavor of the design is a lot more diverse. The large size, the nice thick paper, the beautiful photos, and the great way the pictures are layed out make this book an important book to have in your design library. Even if you're not familiar with this designers work, you will definitely find great details and modern ways of looking at design without the design becoming so cold and "chrome and glass". GET THIS BOOK!!!

The Book and the work is a bit disappointing. Heavy even Baroque in some elements. It also appears that Liaigre was influenced heavily by Peter Zumthor's Thermal Baths at Val. The projects are so similar , I thought at first it was the same project. No credit was given to Zumthor in any way.... very strange. I have to think that Zumthor's was the original since his project won the Nobel Prize for Art. It is a very blatant reproduction down to the towel bars and stone texture. If my assumptions are in error please correct me. Perhaps they collaborated on these projects .... no credits indicate that is the case. Perhaps Liaigre project was the first of the two... Zumthor's has been out for a while since the project was complete in the mid 90"s , so its doubtful. Perhaps there is pending litigation between the parties and they are bound to silence. If anyone knows or has an explanation it would be welcomed.
I think this one is going back!

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the Zumthor project