{"product_id":"modern-houses-in-black-9781864709667","title":"Modern Houses in Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Explores the trend of black design in residential architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Carefully selected and curated, the book features 28 recently built residential projects across 19 countries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Illustrated with stunning photography showcasing beautiful and unique houses in both urban and rural locations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Informative interviews with architects examine how and why black was used in the designs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Will appeal to lovers of distinctive design, and especially those who appreciate the daring and sophistication that black offers residential architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black home commands attention. Black adds drama, sophistication, and edginess to residential architecture. In Modern Houses in Black, Susan Redman explores the trend in black home design through a curated collection of twenty-eight residential properties across the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with striking images of houses sited in either urban settings or remote rural landscapes, the book features these bespoke residences confidently displaying their dark exteriors, making a bold statement wherever they are located.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy including interviews with architects who explain their design choices for structure and materiality, from black-stained or burnt wood and metal cladding to black glazed brickwork and tinted concrete, Redman provides insights for current developments in the trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe homes featured will appeal to lovers of distinctive design, particularly to those who appreciate both the elegance and daring that black offers modern residential architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Redman is an Australian journalist and editor with a passion for architecture and design. This has led to a notable career writing about homes and the people who design, decorate, and live in them. She is currently the Homes Editor for \u003ci\u003eSunday Life\u003c\/i\u003e, a Fairfax Media lifestyle magazine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRedman has worked as a design columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue Australia, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJapan Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and has been a regular contributor to various home and design publications, including \u003ci\u003eVogue Living\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCountry Style\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHome\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBelle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGardening Australia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack + White\u003c\/i\u003e, Houzz, and Domain. She's also written extensively about fashion, art, and travel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to \u003ci\u003eModern Houses in Black\u003c\/i\u003e, Redman's other books are \u003ci\u003eMy Dream Kombi\u003c\/i\u003e, a title that celebrates the retro design icon and the fascinating stories of the surfies, hippies, and celebrities who travelled in them; and \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eShacks\u003c\/i\u003e, a book that not only features a collection of beautiful hideaways and retreats around the globe, but seeks to understand how people and places influence holiday home design., \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Images Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50692409295122,"sku":"9781864709667","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7c0041d8-9edf-430e-a30d-998ff9fbe2de.jpg?v=1734123328","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/modern-houses-in-black-9781864709667","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}