H.O.U.S.E.

(Hardback)

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Have you ever seen a house without walls Is it possible to pack a house into a suitcase Can a house behave like a turtle What kind of house can homeless people have Would you prefer to live in a moon, in a nut ... or inside a sewage pipe Architecture is amazing! HOUSE demonstrates that the space we live in doesnt have to be a dull cube. While it should meet the needs of its inhabitants and surroundings, it can also be distinctive, and sometimes utterly surprising. Witty, richly coloured drawings and concise, accessible descriptions of 35 extraordinary houses designed by the most prominent architects of the world.

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"Readers of all ages can study the innovative designs, layouts, and building materials used. Each page is filled with fascinating facts and useful maps show where the houses are built."

"H.O.U.S.E. is a book that fires the imagination. A splendid example of imagination and good design, it deserves its place on the IBBY Honour List."

"This book about contemporary domestic architecture is full of vivid illustrations and cool facts."

Author Bio

Aleksandra Machowiakand Daniel Mizieliski are graduates of the Faculty of Graphic Arts of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and founders of the Hipopotam Studio. They are authors of internationally recognized childrens books and creators of fonts, apps and websites. Their prize winning bookMapswas a worldwide bestseller.