Start with a warm tropical climate. Add an abundance of exotic natural building material. And then let the cross currents of Asian design and aesthetics create a rich architectural alchemy of its own. The result? The exquisite homes of the Philippines, a perfect balance of form and functionality, beautifully portrayed in Tropical Living.
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These books use beautiful color photographs to reveal the interiors of homes found in their respective countries. Private Sydney and South Africa provide a glimpse at contemporary interior design as practiced in each place, in some cases incorporating items from the native locale. Tropical Living and Contemporary Thai highlight the vernacular furniture, fabric, floor coverings, and decorative accessories of their respective countries in addition to showing contemporary interiors. Purchase where there is an interest in contemporary interior design.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“A generation of young Filipino designers is exploring stylish, sophisticated ways to keep spaces cool and airy.” -- Washington Post
“Luscious photos of contemporary Philippine homes in fascinating variety.” -- Times-Picayune
“Luscious photos of contemporary Philippine homes in fascinating variety.” -- Times-Picayune
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Philippine Dream Homes,
By Teresa Finnegan (Hillsborough, California United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines (Hardcover)
This was truly a feast for my senses. The Filipino elite is a highly sophisticated, well travelled, cosmopolitan, tropical, and casually elegant group who have developed a blended taste and style of their own. This book could be renamed "Tropical Dream Homes of the Philippines Rich and Famous". What is truly visible in this book is the rich diversity and fusion of the different cultures - Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, Malaysian, and American - creating a Philippine cosmo-Asian blend. I highly recommend this book.
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This review is from: Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully photographed and well-organized showcase of wonderful Philippine homes. The range of houses covered is amazing and you're sure to get inspiration from one of the many fine examples of East meets West design as well as the seamless blend of Spanish, Malay, and Western heritage that the Philippines has. The homes are fabulous and even if you aren't thinking of redecorating, you will be after you finish it. One of the things that I particularly like about this is that unlike many books on Asian homes which focus only on either architectural design OR the interiors, this one gives a good balance of both. I just wish that the book had more pages.
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Highly Recommended!,
By Angel U. Labrador (Davao, Philippines) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines (Hardcover)
If you are into tropical architecture, this sure is the book for you! Not much text which makes it of "worth" + great photography! Before planning a house, this sure is a must-have! Houses featured here has its owne individuality and character! Dont miss it!...
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The Republic of the Philippines shares with Indonesia the distinction of being the largest tropical archipelagos in the world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rustic assemblage, tropical living, wide eaves, asian fusions, clockwise from top left Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arturo Luz, Budji Layug, Gus Albor, International Style, Ang Kiukok, Claude Tayag, Fernando Zobel, Roberto Chabet, Ben Chan, Chelo Hofilena, Lanelle Abueva, Philippine Cordillera, Puerto Galera, Southeast Asia, Wendy Regalado New!
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The Republic of the Philippines shares with Indonesia the distinction of being the largest tropical archipelagos in the world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rustic assemblage, tropical living, wide eaves, asian fusions, clockwise from top left Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arturo Luz, Budji Layug, Gus Albor, International Style, Ang Kiukok, Claude Tayag, Fernando Zobel, Roberto Chabet, Ben Chan, Chelo Hofilena, Lanelle Abueva, Philippine Cordillera, Puerto Galera, Southeast Asia, Wendy Regalado New!
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