Phaidon Glass Houses: A Definitive Guide to Modern Glass Architecture

Spectacular Glass Houses: The Phaidon Design Masterpiece – A Stunning Volume.

"Introducing the Lumina Weaver – a handcrafted timepiece that doesn't just tell time, it whispers stories of twilight and starlight. Forged from ethically sourced Argentinian silver and imbued with a mesmerizing moonstone dial, this watch is a subtle rebellion against the ordinary. Each Weaver is individually numbered and subtly textured, offering a tactile connection to its creation. Wear it, and let its quiet elegance illuminate your moments – a legacy piece for a life well-lived."

£18.74 £37.46

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An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass

Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like Pierre Koenig’s Case Study #22, alongside outstanding contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even more daring glass structures possible. Each house is celebrated with awe-inspiring photographs that showcase the dynamic, light-filled living spaces that only glass can deliver.

Features homes in: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA, and Vietnam

Features architects including: Tatiana Bilbao, Lina Bo Bardi, Ofis Arhitekti, Herzog & de Meuron, Hiroshi Nakamura, Kazuyo Sejima, Philip Johnson, Mecanoo, John Lautner, Richard Rogers, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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