Tropical Asian Style
Periplus Editions (Publisher)
Published on 22. February 2013
224 pages
978-1-4629-0675-8 (ISBN)
Description
Tropical Asian Style showcases contemporary residences throughout Southeast Asia-from Chiang Mai to Bali, Kuala Lampur to Java.
This contemporary Asian design book contains over 400 color photos by world-renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni. Each home is designed to achieve perfect harmony with its tropical surroundings. In this book, the essential design elements of these homes are presented thematically, to show the various ways in which the harmony and beauty is achieved.
Well-known architects, designers and authorities on Asia's cultural heritage provide insightful views on the houses and their design elements. A final section on tropical decorating provides helpful tips on selecting Asian fabrics, furniture and artifacts.
This contemporary Asian design book contains over 400 color photos by world-renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni. Each home is designed to achieve perfect harmony with its tropical surroundings. In this book, the essential design elements of these homes are presented thematically, to show the various ways in which the harmony and beauty is achieved.
Well-known architects, designers and authorities on Asia's cultural heritage provide insightful views on the houses and their design elements. A final section on tropical decorating provides helpful tips on selecting Asian fabrics, furniture and artifacts.
More details
Other editions
Additional editions
L. Tettoni
Tropical Asian Style
Book
12/2007
Tuttle Publishing
€55.90
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Person
William Warren, an American who has lived in Thailand since 1960, is also the author of The Tropical Garden and Thai Garden Style.
Content
- Frontcover
- Copyright
- Contents
- The Tropical HOuse
- Introduction
- The Southeast Asian House
- The Colonial Bungalow
- On the Verandah
- The Open Living Room
- Under the mosquito net
- The Open Bathroom
- A Rice Barn FOr the Guest
- Al Fresco Living
- The Tropical Pool
- Tropical Decorating
- Indonesian Furniture
- Thai Furniture
- Javanese Terracotta
- Basketware
- Lacquerware
- Ikat
- Weavings
- Indonesian Batik
- Thai Terracotta
- Thai Silk
- Glazed Ceramics
- Balinese Garden Sculpture
- The Contributors
- Other Ebooks
- Backcover
