Modern living typically represents the comprising of a diverse number of
considerations in place of the practical. We make our dwellings conform
to our lifestyles, but most in the end are constrained by issues of
space or cost. For the houses featured in this volume, no concessions
have been made. Spanning the globe and featuring some of the most
magnificent projects of recent years - most of which utilize new
innovations in engineering and materials to create spaces at once
livable and aspirational. Lines are blurred between indoor and outdoor
as plants and water features move indoors and furniture moves outdoors.
Open floor plans and the use of natural lighting add warmth to social
activity and reinforce priorities.
