Suggesting not only where to stay, eat, and drink, this guide to New York explores what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he or she has a week or just 24 hours in the city. Includes color-coded city maps, rate and currency cards, and an easy navigational tool.
An introduction to the history and architecture of the American house, from the 12th century to the present day. This book features 100 exemplary houses ranging from traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds. The houses are presented in chronological order and each entry features a full-page image with a short text describing the house, its designer and historical context.