Phaidon Releases 'Architects' Houses' by Dominic Bradbury, Featuring 200 Residences
Dominic Bradbury has released a new book titled "Architects' Houses" through Phaidon, featuring an extensive look at more than 200 architect-designed homes from the last 75 years. Available for £69.95, the book includes works by renowned figures like Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra, and Frank Gehry. In a recent conversation with Wallpaper*, Bradbury explained his criteria for selection, emphasizing innovative designs from 1950 onward. He also shines a light on up-and-coming architects such as Marcos Acayaba and Kulapat Yantrasast, showcasing their unique approaches while emphasizing the importance of sustainability and creativity in residential architecture.
Key facts
- Architects' Houses is a new book by Dominic Bradbury, published by Phaidon.
- The book features over 200 residences designed by architects from the last 75 years.
- It includes homes by Charles and Ray Eames, Lina Bo Bardi, Richard Neutra, Frank Gehry, Peter Zumthor, and Shoei Yoh.
- The selection process aimed for an international survey spanning from 1950 to today.
- Lesser-known architects featured include Marcos Acayaba and Kulapat Yantrasast.
- Each entry includes a short paragraph on the architect's design theories, dreams, and beliefs.
- Common themes among the homes include respect for context and sustainability.
- Experimental houses highlighted include Javier Senosiain's Casa Orgánica and Juan O'Gorman's Casa Cueva.
- The book is priced at £69.95 and available via phaidon.com.
Entities
Artists
- Dominic Bradbury
- Charles Eames
- Ray Eames
- Lina Bo Bardi
- Richard Neutra
- Frank Gehry
- Peter Zumthor
- Shoei Yoh
- Marcos Acayaba
- Kulapat Yantrasast
- Hiroshi Hara
- Albert Frey
- Javier Senosiain
- Juan O'Gorman
- Eduardo Longo
- Richard Foster
- Agustin Hernández
- Tianna Williams
Institutions
- Phaidon
- Wallpaper*
- J. Paul Getty Trust
- Getty Research Institute
Locations
- Los Angeles
- California
- USA
- Brazil
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Palm Springs