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architectural case studies book
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contemporary home design
courtyard-centered residences
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forthcoming
indoor-outdoor living guide
interior-exterior integration
modern courtyard design book
patio houses architecture
residential architecture photography
sustainable materials in homes
Product details
- ISBN 9780764372117
- Weight: 45g
- Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 28 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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An exploration of 36 modern patio houses, highlighting their
architectural design and integration of interior and exterior spaces.
Patio Living: Spaces Around the World That Blend Indoors and Outdoors examines 36 contemporary residential projects from around the world. The book features projects in Miami, Brooklyn, Melbourne, Oeiras, Portugal, and other international locations, showing how patios provide light, privacy, and social-gathering spaces.
Architectural insights reveal strategies for balancing public and private areas, augmenting residents' connection to nature, integrating natural materials, and creating multifunctional indoor-outdoor living. Photography emphasizes spatial relationships, materials, and environmental design features. From compact urban homes to expansive villas, each case study demonstrates how patios become the heart of a residence, blending comfort, sustainability, and aesthetic elegance.
Key Features:
Patio Living: Spaces Around the World That Blend Indoors and Outdoors examines 36 contemporary residential projects from around the world. The book features projects in Miami, Brooklyn, Melbourne, Oeiras, Portugal, and other international locations, showing how patios provide light, privacy, and social-gathering spaces.
Architectural insights reveal strategies for balancing public and private areas, augmenting residents' connection to nature, integrating natural materials, and creating multifunctional indoor-outdoor living. Photography emphasizes spatial relationships, materials, and environmental design features. From compact urban homes to expansive villas, each case study demonstrates how patios become the heart of a residence, blending comfort, sustainability, and aesthetic elegance.
Key Features:
- High-quality photography capturing interiors, exteriors, and courtyard spaces.
- Architectural analysis of patios as centers of light, privacy, and social interaction.
- Projects feature sustainable design using natural materials and environmentally conscious strategies.
- Discussion of methods for seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living areas.
- Discussion of the evolution of the patio from ancient Roman villas to modern courtyard-centered homes.
Pierre Toromanoff has worked in various positions for
different art publishers for over 25 years. He has
authored more than 30 publications on fashion, lifestyle, visual
arts, and pop culture. He lives in Potsdam, Germany. Agata Toromanoff is an art historian who has authored
and designed numerous books on architecture, art, design, and
photography. Her works have been published worldwide and translated into 10 languages. She lives in Potsdam, Germany.
