Patio Living

Spaces Around the World That Blend Indoors and Outdoors
An exploration of 36 modern patio houses, highlighting their architectural design and integration of interior and exterior spaces.


An exploration of 36 modern patio houses, highlighting their architectural design and integration of interior and exterior spaces.

Patio Living: Spaces Around the World That Blend Indoors and Outdoors examines 36 contemporary residential projects from around the world. The book features projects in Miami, Brooklyn, Melbourne, Oeiras, Portugal, and other international locations, showing how patios provide light, privacy, and social-gathering spaces.

Architectural insights reveal strategies for balancing public and private areas, augmenting residents' connection to nature, integrating natural materials, and creating multifunctional indoor-outdoor living. Photography emphasizes spatial relationships, materials, and environmental design features. From compact urban homes to expansive villas, each case study demonstrates how patios become the heart of a residence, blending comfort, sustainability, and aesthetic elegance.

Key Features:

• High-quality photography capturing interiors, exteriors, and courtyard spaces.
• Architectural analysis of patios as centers of light, privacy, and social interaction.
• Projects feature sustainable design using natural materials and environmentally conscious strategies.
• Discussion of methods for seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living areas.
• Discussion of the evolution of the patio from ancient Roman villas to modern courtyard-centered homes.

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• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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