Waterside Modern
From river sun decks to beachfront pools, a dream tour of great contemporary homes around the world that make exquisite use of their proximity to water
The most luxurious homes in the world incorporate elements of the surrounding environment into their design, and waterside homes bespeak a particular kind of luxury. Waterside Modern is a dream tour through some of the most beautiful modern homes in the world, all set against spectacular views of lakes, rivers, and oceans. From California to Long Island, Sydney to Singapore, South America to Europe and the Mediterranean–some of the most beautiful countries in the world provide the backdrop for twenty-five architect-designed single-family houses that make the most of their desirable settings.
By maximizing the link between…
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October 27, 2015RICHARD POWERS is the bestselling author of Bewilderment, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize; The Overstory, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and the William Dean Howells Medal, and a finalist for the Booker Prize; and The Echo Maker, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction. Powers is also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and the Pushcart Prize, among other accolades.
Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Off the Grid: Houses for Escape Across North America, The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic American Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic British House: Modern Architectural Works Since 1900, and The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present.