Living on Water: Architecture aquatic

The new book that explores houses built on, over and next to water

From tranquil rivers to craggy coastlines, water – and how it shapes the surrounding landscape – has long posed both opportunities and challenges to architects looking to make the most of the natural environment. A new tome from Phaidon examines some of the most groundbreaking contemporary responses, split into three sections: houses built to look out onto water, those built on water and those designed to be reflected by the water. Here we take a look at some of the most eye-catching examples.

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