A beautifully illustrated architecture book showcasing some of the most stunning Modernist houses which are or have been lived in by artists. This book is an enticing celebration of the most dynamic and unique architectural visions of artists who have designed their own houses, collaborated with or commissioned architects, or who have made major interventions into the existing architectural spaces where they live. Covering the mid to late 20th century, architectural journalist Harriet Thorpe catalogues 50 of the most extraordinary examples as well as the stories behind the artists who lived in them, demonstrating how visual art can inform and transform built living space.The buildings featured include Barbara Hepworth’s studio, Georgia O’Keeffe’s ranch in New Mexico, the Bauhaus Masters’ Houses in Germany, and the studio and houses of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Mexico City. Also included are a series of feature essays on subjects such as the house in modern art and the 20th century artist’s house museum.Illustrated throughout with striking colour photography, Artists’ Modernist Houses is a visual feast to be pored over by lovers of art and architecture alike.

Explore remarkable examples of Modern architecture built across Cambridge, from 1927 to 1997 with this two-sided guide map. Featuring over forty buildings, this guide includes original photography by Nigel Green and building details, captions and an introduction by Harriet.

London is a city of innovation. In its suburbs, green roofs grow on flats, homes are insulated with cork and light timber structures have been designed to be as beautiful as they are energy efficient; in the centre, striking new offices are retro-fitted over preserved buildings, while communal hubs are creatively built from reclaimed materials. This book looks at the way the capital is responding to the ever-pressing need to build with the environment foremost in mind - talking to the London architects, designers and residents who are creating a city that lives, works and plays sustainably.

A beautifully illustrated architecture book showcasing some of the most stunning Modernist houses which are or have been lived in by artists. This book is an enticing celebration of the most dynamic and unique architectural visions of artists who have designed their own houses, collaborated with or commissioned architects, or who have made major interventions into the existing architectural spaces where they live. Covering the mid to late 20th century, architectural journalist Harriet Thorpe catalogues 50 of the most extraordinary examples as well as the stories behind the artists who lived in them, demonstrating how visual art can inform and transform built living space.The buildings featured include Barbara Hepworth’s studio, Georgia O’Keeffe’s ranch in New Mexico, the Bauhaus Masters’ Houses in Germany, and the studio and houses of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Mexico City. Also included are a series of feature essays on subjects such as the house in modern art and the 20th century artist’s house museum.Illustrated throughout with striking colour photography, Artists’ Modernist Houses is a visual feast to be pored over by lovers of art and architecture alike.

Explore remarkable examples of Modern architecture built across Cambridge, from 1927 to 1997 with this two-sided guide map. Featuring over forty buildings, this guide includes original photography by Nigel Green and building details, captions and an introduction by Harriet.

London is a city of innovation. In its suburbs, green roofs grow on flats, homes are insulated with cork and light timber structures have been designed to be as beautiful as they are energy efficient; in the centre, striking new offices are retro-fitted over preserved buildings, while communal hubs are creatively built from reclaimed materials. This book looks at the way the capital is responding to the ever-pressing need to build with the environment foremost in mind - talking to the London architects, designers and residents who are creating a city that lives, works and plays sustainably.