By Philip Jodidio

Cover Photo Courtesy of Taschen

For those of us who are into contemporary architecture, here’s a book that feeds this passion of ours! Time has witnessed a remarkable evolution in architecture and interior design, and this is one of many ways to travel through the most modern homes of our time.

From small cottages to stunning villas, beach houses and forest refuges, this volume explores modern architecture through talents such as Shigeru Ban and Marcio Kogan, and rising names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Desai Chia and Shunri Nishizawa. The finest of modern homes around the world are showcased in this edition – taking us on journeys to Australia, New Zealand, China, Vietnam, United States, Mexico and least expected places like Ecuador and Costa Rica – to name a few.

More than 50 contemporary homes are on display in this wonderful book that not only highlights how much they have in common, but also what sets them apart.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad