Tropical retreats : the poetics of place / Tan Hock Beng



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Tropical retreats : the poetics of place / Tan Hock Beng

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Tropical Asia is one of the culturally richest regions of the world. This lavishly photographed book highlights the sensual qualities found in the tactile buildings of the region. The architecture of the tropics is indeed a delightful synthesis of simple materiality, consummate craftsmanship and rich moods. Many of these exclusive enclaves and private retreats, designed for an unabashedly hedonistic contemporary lifestyle, are a poetic response to the tropical climate.

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Architecture, Tropical Architecture, Tropical--Southeast Asia Architecture, Modern--20th century--Southeast Asia Architecture, Tropical--Pictorial works

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Architectural photography Architecture

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Title
Tropical retreats : the poetics of place / Tan Hock Beng
Creators
  • Tan, Hock Beng, 1962-
Subject
  • Architecture, Tropical
  • Architecture, Tropical--Southeast Asia
  • Architecture, Modern--20th century--Southeast Asia
  • Architecture, Tropical--Pictorial works
Publisher
  • Page One Pub.,
  • National Library Board Singapore,
Digital Description
application/pdf, col. ill.
Table of Contents
  • Introduction -- Tactility. Banyan Tree Kamandalu, Bali, Indonesia... -- Lightness. Pangkor Laut Resort, Pangkor Laut, Malaysia... -- Tranquillity. House at Namly Drive, Singapore... -- Transparency. Everton Road Shophouse, Singapore. Burghley Drive Residence, Singapore... -- Ambiguity. House at Jalan Jambu Ayer, Singapore... -- Shadows. impiana Resort, Cherating, Malaysia... -- Synthesis. Bali Hyatt, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia... -- Bibliography...
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.