Waterfront Retreats [Hardcover]

Ana G. Canizares (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2003

A home by the lake or sea, a refuge by the water's edge, is the romantic dream of almost every homeowner. But the technical and aesthetic challenges of waterside construction place unique demands on the builder. Through exquisite photography and detailed architectural plans, this volume explores innovative residential designs from around the globe to illustrate how top architectural firms have met those challenges and created some of the most strikingly beautiful homes in the world.

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About the Author

Ana G. CaÑizares is a writer specializing in interior design and architecture. Her previous books include Waterfront Retreats, Great New Buildings, and Lofts DesignSource.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Collins Design (November 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060536098
• ISBN-13: 978-0060536091
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,270,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 21 Architects made proud, March 24, 2006

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M. Vacha (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waterfront Retreats (Hardcover)

My compliments to both Ana and Harper Design for this publication. This is a book about 21 uniquely Modern homes on the waterfront. Each is showcased with a floor plan, quick synopsis, and photos. It is mostly a picturebook. One of the wonderful things about this book is that it presents itself as a portfolio. You get the sense that such a presentation was handled with the sense of care and understanding that each architect himself would have put into representing his/her house had they done them individually. Unlike other books showcasing Modern architecture, this one provides a good range of solutions architects have employed to capture that "million-dollar view", whether it is siting, materials, or spatial organization. I would have rated it higher had it given the details to compliment the photography. This is a wonderful addition to any architectural library.