California Houses: Creativity in Context [Hardcover]

From the earliest pioneers to the innovators of Silicon Valley, California has always attracted adventurous spirits. The latest expression of that daring is contained in these thirty-six unique houses created by talented architects to enrich the land and enhance the lives of their owners. Elegant... The judicious selection of houses emphasizes the playful and unusual, and Webb's assured commentary illuminates the inventive ways architects engage with municipal and natural constraints. Its a striking survey of some of the Golden State's more remarkable homes. Webb brings his encyclopedic knowledge?and rich experience of Golden State Architecture.? It does every architectand architecture lovergood to see a fine selection of high-quality recent houses, and this compilation by the accomplished Michael Webb does the job magnificently.