Eight decades of Japanese architecture and design, approached chronologically. More illustrations than there are pages; the author has spent four of these decades based in Japan.
Smalley's architectural work is renowned for its simplicity, clarity and understatement. As well as his own work, he includes here a Palladian villa, Barbara Hepworth's studio, houses in Mex... read more
The authors took Madame de Pompadour's maiden name for their design company, inspired by their restoration projects and their recreation of C18th domino papers. Their work is enchanting and ... read more
Glamorous pictures of the iconic Brazilian hotel, patronised by the author's family since it opened in 1923. Matteoli has included many anecdotes of former days.
The beautiful C17th baroque villa near Siena was bought by Tony Lambton in the 1970s and recently restored by the next generation after a fire, with the help of Camilla Guinness.
The British designer's take on the scrapbook, collecting and interiors with brief reminiscences of her family and their houses - including Clementine Churchill and Chartwell.
The architecture and interiors of Pompeii, photographed in natural light and in marvellous detail. This lavish book has emerged from a project undertaken by Spina and the Parco Archeologico ... read more
Images, ideas and stories relating to projects from the 1960s to the present, from the most amiable and able guru of interiors. With text by the distinguished writer.