Phaidon Stone Houses

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For millennia, stone has been used to craft homes all over the world. Stone Houses presents some of the most impressive architectural designs that make the most of this natural material. Edited by Phaidon, this book showcases 50 houses, each putting stone in a different light. Built around the world in countries like the United States, Italy, Argentina or Japan, these stone houses range from small cabins in the countryside to expansive residences in coastal areas. The different types of stone also highlight the diverse beauty of this material, from white marble and smooth granite to limestone, travertine, or slate. The book includes work completed by visionary, award-winning architects, including world-famous figures like Frank Lloyd Wright. Lovely as a gift for an architecture fan, Stone Houses is published as a hardcover with 300 stunning images.

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