Synopses & Reviews
Graced with a warm tropical climate, plenty of indigenous building materials and Asian- and Latin-inspired style, the Philippines is home to some of Southeast Asia's most creative architects and interior designers.
Tropical Living explores the balance of form and functionality presentin these houses, and examines the diverse residential design styles found in the city, the countryside, the mountains and by the sea. With over 200 full-color photographs,
Tropical Living is an inspirational sourcebook of contemporary life.
Praise for the hardcover:
"A new generation of young Filipino designers is exploring stylish, sophisticated ways to keep spaces cool and airy."-Washington Post
Synopsis
Start with a warm tropical climate. Add an abundance of exotic natural building material. And then let the cross currents of Asian design and aesthetics create a rich architectural alchemy of its own. The result? The exquisite homes of the Philippines, a perfect balance of form and functionality, beautifully portrayed in Tropical Living.
Synopsis
Elizabeth V. Reyes writes about the Philippines, her homeland, for various travel and arts magazines. She is the author of 25 Tropical Houses in the Philippines and Tropical Interiors.
About the Author
"A new generation of young Filipino designers is exploring stylish, sophisticated ways to keep spaces cool and airy."Washington Post