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Manufacturer: Flammarion

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Following his highly successful volume Maison, interior design guru Christian Liaigre takes us inside six exclusive properties to unveil his luxurious world of design. Liaigre unleashes his masterful eye on diverse, international settings—a hidden Spanish residence, a luxury yacht, a massive Swiss farmstead, a thatched-roof paradise in Bora Bora, a modern Canadian manor, and a villa in the South of France. He combines local materials with the personality of the owner, while remaining true to the signature style that has made him one of the most sought-after designers of our time. Close-up photographs feature a wealth of design details—embossed leather and velour upholstery, generously proportioned furniture, and splashes of jewel-tone accessories that sparkle against the warm earthy tones of the natural, local materials. These creative details are contextualized via panoramic views throughout the book. This handsome, oversized volume is rich in ideas for amateur and professional interior designers alike.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 645
EAN: 9782080300614
ISBN: 208030061X
Label: Flammarion
Manufacturer: Flammarion
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2008-09-30
Publisher: Flammarion
Release Date: 2008-09-30
Studio: Flammarion


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Not bad as a second book if you have the first one already -
I have to say the second book does not impress as much as the first book. Thought the first book was much more beautiful in terms of visual aesthetics. Too much digital photography was used in this second book and it didn't really fit the style of the design so well because it made it look cold. In terms of content this book was more interesting than the first book because it offered a more analytical look at the projects and not just a visual glorification. Definitely worth the money if you are a true fan, however if you had to pick between the two I'd get the first one first then get this one.

great! -
I just recieved this book, and it's my new favorite! I have his last book which I also loved. This time around, the flavor of the design is a lot more diverse. The large size, the nice thick paper, the beautiful photos, and the great way the pictures are layed out make this book an important book to have in your design library. Even if you're not familiar with this designers work, you will definitely find great details and modern ways of looking at design without the design becoming so cold and "chrome and glass". GET THIS BOOK!!!

A rip off of others... -
The Book and the work is a bit disappointing. Heavy even Baroque in some elements. It also appears that Liaigre was influenced heavily by Peter Zumthor's Thermal Baths at Val. The projects are so similar , I thought at first it was the same project. No credit was given to Zumthor in any way.... very strange. I have to think that Zumthor's was the original since his project won the Nobel Prize for Art. It is a very blatant reproduction down to the towel bars and stone texture. If my assumptions are in error please correct me. Perhaps they collaborated on these projects .... no credits indicate that is the case. Perhaps Liaigre project was the first of the two... Zumthor's has been out for a while since the project was complete in the mid 90"s , so its doubtful. Perhaps there is pending litigation between the parties and they are bound to silence. If anyone knows or has an explanation it would be welcomed.
I think this one is going back!

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