Ultimate Tropical Coffee Table Book

Author: Tettoni, Luca InvernizziBrand: Brand: RizzoliFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 400Publisher: RizzoliRelease Date: 10-02-2009Details: Product description This is the definitive survey of domestic living in the tropics?from traditional forms to the latest in contemporary design?with a particular emphasis on Asia and Oceania. The authoritative selection of lush images and the informative commentary by a noted design writer set this title apart from others on the subject. Featuring over 500 photographs, this book depicts the amazing richness of architectural and interior design styles found throughout the tropics. Rustic and luxurious, simple and ornate, historic and contemporary?the tropics contain startling visual and stylistic juxtapositions that all share an exotic quality and somehow work together to create harmonious, comfortable spaces for living. The styles featured here range from traditional bamboo stilt houses filled with simple char