Stone Houses brings together 50 residences from across the globe to map the full expressive range of stone as an architectural material — from polished marble in refined contemporary interiors to rough-hewn slate on rural facades.
About This Book
Stone is one of architecture's oldest and most demanding materials, and this Phaidon collection demonstrates why it remains one of its most compelling. Spanning imposing mansions and modest cottages alike, the 50 houses gathered here show how leading architects have worked with stone's inherent diversity — its colours, textures, and regional character — to produce homes that are at once rooted in place and formally distinct. Presented through both interior and exterior photography, the selection captures stone residential architecture across a wide range of climates, cultures, and scales. Essential reading for architects, interior designers, and anyone drawn to the material intelligence of built form.
Key Features
- 240 pages of interior and exterior photography across 50 curated stone houses
- Published by Phaidon, ISBN 9781838669041
What You'll Discover
- How architects harness stone's textural range — from sleek white marble and polished granite to grey slate and beige travertine — as a primary design driver
- The breadth of stone residential architecture across global contexts, from imposing mansions to intimate cottages
- The relationship between interior and exterior material expression in stone construction, explored through dual-perspective photography
- How a material with centuries of vernacular building history continues to inform contemporary residential design at every scale
About the Author
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Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 240
- Dimensions: 29.7 x 25.9 x 2.5 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781838669041
- Publisher: Phaidon
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and interior designers working with natural materials, students of residential design, and collectors drawn to stone's enduring role in architectural history.