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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 indoor and outdoor space, using local materials, and emphasizing spectacular views, each structure celebrates an outdoor lifestyle while protecting its inhabitants from the elements.
About the Author
Dominic Bradbury is a freelance writer, journalist, lecturer and consultant. He has contributed to many magazines and newspapers in the UK and around the world, including The Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Observer, House & Garden, World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Elle Decoration, Vogue Living, Belle, Dwell and others. His first book was published in 2000 and since then he has written a wide range of titles on architecture, interiors and design. Recent releases include The Atlas of Interior Design and The Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses from Phaidon, Off the Grid: Houses for Escape, New Nordic Houses and Modernist Design Complete, a survey of pioneering Modernist designers and architects from the Twenties and Thirties, published by Thames & Hudson and as Essential Modernism by Yale in the States. Other key projects include Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook, a definitive study of 1950s and '60s design, furniture and interiors, published by Thames & Hudson.Two other landmark projects to date are The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior, with special photography by Richard Powers, published by Thames & Hudson. These international surveys of the landmark houses and interiors of the 20th Century have been translated into many languages and published around the world, including updated and revised editions. More recently, Bradbury & Powers released a follow up volume, The Iconic American House. Bradbury is married, with three children, and lives in Norfolk, England. For more background see www.dominicbradbury.net Instagram - Dominic_BradburyTwitter - BradburyD
