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Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines
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Manufacturer: Periplus Editions
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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 in the Philippines, a perfect balance of form and functionality. Tropical Living explores this dynamic experiment with breathtaking photography and fascinating text.Tropical Living examines diverse residential design styles in both the city and in the countryside, in mountains and at the sea. From a classic old-world penthouse in the Malate area to an Asian-fusion villa on Batangas Bay, over thirty private homes are showcased and captured in color photographs taken by noted photographer, Andrew Chester Ong. Featuring an introduction by anthropology professor, Fernando Nakpil Zialcita, this book is a feast for lovers of Southeast Asia and anyone interested in design concepts from this fascinating and underrepresented corner of the world.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 720
EAN: 9789625938769
ISBN: 9625938761
Label: Periplus Editions
Manufacturer: Periplus Editions
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2001-06-01
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Studio: Periplus Editions
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Yes, the title is misleading -
I bought this book because my wife and I are preparing to build a new house in the Philippines and hoped it would provide some design ideas. Unfortunately, most of the homes shown in this book are not uniquely tropical in any way and could be just nice homes anywhere in the world. There are two many immaculate living rooms that look like hoity-toity furniture showrooms. The photography is excellent, though.
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A top pick for any interior design collection focusing on modern innovations -
The Philippines houses some of Southeast Asia's most creative architects and interior designers - and TROPICAL LIVING profiles over 30 modern creations, making for a fine pick for any college-level library strong in interior design and world architecture. Color photos of a range of Filipino homes - some 400 of them - accompany descriptions and insights from some of the country's leading architects. A top pick for any interior design collection focusing on modern innovations.
I bought two copies! -
Good book if you want to look at good designs for Philippine houses. This is actually my second copy. A must have book.
Great pictures but the title is misleading and pictures are hadr to follow when reading the text -
I just bought a copy of this book. The pictures are great. I have the following problems with the book 1) The title is sly and deceiving. The bolded letters say "Tropical Living", and the rest of the title are in smaller letters. I bought the book thinking the featured homes are architectural entities uniquely tropical. They were not. Instead, the book is a hodgepodge of pretty homes artificially grouped through some whimsy of the author. 2) The pictures are hard to follow when you read the text. My advice, save your money and get yourself a subscription to a home design magazine. You will be better off.
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Highly Recommended! -
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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