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The Architect's House

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Featuring twenty diverse homes from around the world and the architects who live there

An architect generally works to a client’s brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, without the constraints of a client, must certainly be at the top of their wish list.

Featuring twenty architects from around the world, The Architect's House will truly inspire those contemplating building a new home or renovating an older style of residence to take on the adventurous spirit. At a time when people are being cautious, both in terms of finances and ideas, they will find inspiration to go beyond the prosaic or not simply to chase the idea of a home with only resale value in mind.

The properties featured here are diverse - from apartments through to large detached homes surrounded by hectares of native forest. However, what 'stitches' them together is the architects' determination to create homes that perfectly suit the way they choose to live, both in the present and in the future. And because the projects don't follow trends but beautifully capture the 'voice' of the owners, they remain timeless.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews)

Grace ★★★★★

The profiles of the architects are almost as fascinating as their houses—I kept flipping back to compare how their personal spaces mirror their design philosophies. Twenty homes is a solid sweep across continents, and the photography makes you feel like you're walking through each door.

Hazel W. ★★★★★

Twenty diverse homes, each with the architect’s own story woven in—I ended up reading it cover to cover in one sitting. The photos are sharp and the floor plans give real insight into how each space works. Definitely worth the money for anyone into design.

Edward E. ★★★★★

I was a little worried it would be all glossy photos and no substance, but the way each chapter ties the architect’s design philosophy to how they actually live in the space is genuinely insightful. The twenty homes give it real global variety, too.