Cabins

自梭羅在一八五四年發表了《湖濱散記》，在小屋內體驗四季交替、和自己相處的生活方式就讓廣大的讀者印象深刻。「小屋」是一種極簡、對環境影響小、通常都是有些孤立的住所，這樣獨特的特性吸引了在現代物質漫溢的社會中，想要有些脫去負擔、放鬆感覺、感受大自然的人。本書蒐集了世界各地的特色小屋，從英國英格蘭、美國加州到亞洲的日本札幌和印度，書中的小屋不僅以大量的精彩照片呈現，還加上現代插畫，充滿獨特觀察的文字更是有畫龍點睛的作用。本書不僅提供了建築愛好者一個收藏、欣賞小屋的機會，也是展示人類想像力可以發揮的空間很大，居住空間和環境的關係可以不用那麼緊繃，靠著建築設計、技術和科技的創新，或許人類可以找到一個和環境和平共存的居住方式。Life in the WoodsCreative cabin architecture, from California to SapporoEver since Henry David Thoreau s described his two years, two months, and two days of refuge existence at Walden Pond, Massachusetts, in Walden, or, Life in the Woods (1854), the idea of a cabin dwelling has seduced the modern psyche. In the past decade, as our material existence and environmental footprint has grown exponentially, architects around the globe have become particularly interested in the possibilities of the minimal, low-impact, and isolated abode.This Bibliotheca Universalis edition of Cabins combines insightful text, rich photography, and bright, contemporary illustrations by Marie-Laure Cruschi to show how this particular architectural type presents special opportunities for creative thinking. In eschewing excess, the cabin limits actual spatial intrusion to the bare essentials of living requirements, while in responding to its typically rustic setting, it foregrounds eco-friendly solutions. The cabin comes to showcase some of the most inventive and forward-looking practice of contemporary architecture, with Renzo Piano, Terunobu Fujimori, Tom Kundig, and many fresh young professionals all embracing such distilled sanctuary spaces.The book showcases the variety of cabins in use and geography. From an artist studio on the Suffolk coast in England to eco-home huts in the Western Ghats region of India, this collection is as exciting in its international reach as it is in its array of briefs, clients, and situations. Constant throughout, however, is architectural innovation, and an inspiring sense of contemplation and coexistence as people return to nature and to a less destructive model of being in the world.About the series:Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together more than 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm s delight never bore, always excite!Text in English, French, and German