Contemporary Design Secrets: The Art of Building a House in the Countryside - Jane Burnside

Designing a contemporary house in the landscape is one of the most exciting adventures you will ever embark upon. As you journey through this book, you'll discover that being contemporary is not the same thing as being faddish. Contemporary design is not about building wacky spaceships. Instead, being contemporary means drawing on a rich history of architectural influences - from Norman forts to labourers' cottages; Scottish castles to Renaissance villas; and from Irish bawns to Scandinavian eco-houses. Being truly contemporary, means being rooted in the past, yet responding to the present. In this book, we will explore what can be achieved artistically in the countryside. This isn't as grand, or high-flown, as it sounds. It's about creating something that is both practical and beautiful - and that is just what clients want. Ultimately, this book is about empowering people to get the best house they can from their architect.