5 in Five - BEDMaR and SHi

In this captivating collection of five houses built in five differentAsian-Pacific countries, Argentinean-born designer Ernesto Bedmar exploreshis fascination with traditional architectural styles and reinvents themfor the contemporary world. Using his deep understanding of the historiesand building cultures of these regions, Bedmar seamlessly knits his designsinto the collective memory of each site. The five houses in India,Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and New Zealand demonstrate the flexibilityof the designers trademark tropical architecture and showcase a diverse setof modern forms that resonate deeply with the local landscape and make useof water as a unifying and harmonizing element. The book contains a wealthof drawings and plans that detail the innovative construction techniques,and the resulting houses are captured in a breathtaking series ofphotographs showing the use of spaces and materials as well as spectacularsites on which they sit.