Nomadic Homes 9783836562331

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“A stunning source of inspiration for low-impact living.” — Buro 247, Dubai In this illustrated volume about nomadic homes , Philip Jodidio explores some of the most remarkable examples of homes on the move , from revamped Airstreams and clever luxury houseboats to refugee housing by Shigeru Ban. In an abundance of shapes, sizes, and extremes, each abode is presented with interior and exterior photography and a profile of its concept, designer, and inhabitants . Nomadic homes come in all shapes and sizes. They are for the wealthy and the poor, the trendy and the out-of-luck. Changing one’s place of residence is an endeavor that is as old as humanity, for reasons of season, or, more recently, to better occupy leisure time. Written and edited by Philip Jodidio, this volume with illustrations by Russ Gray contains some of the most remarkable examples of homes on the move . Starting with totally revamped Airstream mobile homes , and going on to spectacular moveable vacation houses of the Epic Retreats “pop-up boutique hotel” in Wales, this book doesn’t stop moving, surveying the best in campers and tents , and going on to extravagant marine dwellings like BIG’s Urban Rigger, or the Man

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