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Mediterranean Modern (Design House)

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This is a good book for readers who are looking for architectural floor plan examples and extensive pictures of mediterranean architectural work. This book also has good architectural concept explanations and their impact on the physical structures built. It also gives a comprehensive discourse on the nature of mediterranean architecture, it's influences and motivations. I recommend this book for anyone who is looking to build a mediterranean-style structure and is looking for inspiration, ideas or finished-product examples.

This book was featured in an issue of Dwell magazine some time ago. I thought I would like to acquire a copy some day, then forgot to look for it in stores. I am in the cabinet design business, and have also lived in the mediterranean, so wanted to see what was featured in this book. Mediterranean Modern blends my favorite design style with my favorite region of the world and includes beautiful photos and editorial on each home.

This book is a spectacular example of the classic modern style of homes that are so pleasing to the palette. The very homes whose clean lines melt right into the surrounding milieu inviting you to come join in this union of nature and man-made. Make this master of texts a great addition to your library. I'm very glad that I did!

As a former architecture major (my freshman year), and a draftsman (at a local architect's office), I added this tome to my collection (Gwathmey, Wright, Greene/Greene, etc.). However, it is short on interiors, story, and strong on a duplication of swimming pools.
bgeary263@live.com (I include my address in case a reader can recommend a truly fine book.)