The American House

(Hardback)

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An introduction to the history and architecture of the American house, from the 12th century to the present day. This book features 100 exemplary houses ranging from traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds. The houses are presented in chronological order and each entry features a full-page image with a short text describing the house, its designer and historical context.

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"What a wonderful idea: take 100 notable American dwellings, arrange them chronologically, and explain who dreamt them up. The familiar [...] rub shoulders with the totally unexpected."The Sunday Times

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Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors