Details for Living

Discusses the importance of architectural detailing Architectural detailing makes every piece of architecture individual. Even Mies van der Rohe famously stated that 'God is in the details'. This book by Stephen Crafti, one of the world's most prolific architectural commentators, looks exclusively at architectural detailing for residential architecture. Details in a home can transform the building into something considerably more than just a house. An ideal guide for the homeowner, builder and architect. Whether it's a staircase, window treatment, the use of skylights, fireplaces or custom-made joinery, these details personalise space and create memorable architecture in the process. This book highlights many of these wonderful details. Also available: 'Details in Design' ISBN 9781920744281 GBP35.0 0 SELLING POINTS: - Book on the highly sought-after topic of architectural detailing, by one of the world's most prolific architectural writers, Stephen Crafti - 'Beach Houses Down Under, H2O' and many more - Focuses on architectural detailing in residential architecture - Projects accompanied by photographs, plans and drawings, and a minor text to explain the detail in focus - Projects are located around the world - Great book for architects and interior designers, and also for anyone interested in architecture and design 257 col., 53 b.andw.