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The Tropical house : cutting edge design in the Philippines / Elizabeth V. Reyes and Luca Invernizzi Tettoni

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Tuttle Publishing, c2009Edition: Reissue edDescription: 211 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cmISBN:
  • 9780804840828
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NK 2081 .R49 2009
Contents:
Tropical contemporary: the new modern: Bacolod beauty; exotic menagerie; playful surprises -- retro modern -- beachfront hideaway -- homage to art deco -- modernist mansion -- garden paradise -- serene guest villa -- passion for wood -- three-in-one house -- contemporary chic -- multi-layered spaces -- luxe living -- ethnic fusion -- modular structure -- tropical elegance -- natural harmony -- light and water -- vernacular nostalgia -- ando-inspired abode -- timber haven -- east-west blend -- graphic design -- art haven -- earthly delights -- eclectic asian -- collector's retreat -- acknowledgments.
Summary: The Tropical House celebrates a growing trend toward stylish globalization in interior design. More than 25 stunning houses and condos comprise a synthesis of East-West trends and contemporary furnishings--as Filipino designers merge sleek modernist furniture with local designers' "soulful creations" in natural hardwoods and other tropical materials. Over 250 full-color photographs of outstanding Filipino residences will inspire readers with their diverse and contemporary looks. From vintage glamour to classic modern with bold artful accents, to the clean, glam look known as contemporary.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Architecture Filipiniana Architecture FIL NK 2081 .R49 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000018717

Tropical contemporary: the new modern: Bacolod beauty; exotic menagerie; playful surprises -- retro modern -- beachfront hideaway -- homage to art deco -- modernist mansion -- garden paradise -- serene guest villa -- passion for wood -- three-in-one house -- contemporary chic -- multi-layered spaces -- luxe living -- ethnic fusion -- modular structure -- tropical elegance -- natural harmony -- light and water -- vernacular nostalgia -- ando-inspired abode -- timber haven -- east-west blend -- graphic design -- art haven -- earthly delights -- eclectic asian -- collector's retreat -- acknowledgments.

The Tropical House celebrates a growing trend toward stylish globalization in interior design. More than 25 stunning houses and condos comprise a synthesis of East-West trends and contemporary furnishings--as Filipino designers merge sleek modernist furniture with local designers' "soulful creations" in natural hardwoods and other tropical materials. Over 250 full-color photographs of outstanding Filipino residences will inspire readers with their diverse and contemporary looks. From vintage glamour to classic modern with bold artful accents, to the clean, glam look known as contemporary.

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