Tropical Style FROM THE PUBLISHER
With over 350 full-color photographs taken in more than 30 contemporary homes, Tropical Style evokes the essence of ﾽMalaysian Style.ﾽ Idyllic beach resort villas, classic courtyards, and beautiful townhouses set in lush tropical gardens demonstrate how indigenous cultural forms and natural materials blend with foreign influences to create a look distinct to tropical Asia. The author shows how local craftsmen adapt contemporary designs to a hot, humid climate. The result is a showcase of multicultural and multifaceted eclecticism that will delight and inspire.
Author Bio: Gillian Beal studied History of Art in the United Kingdom and has lived in London, Paris, Jeddah, and Bangkok. She worked as a media relations consultant in Hong Kong before moving to Bali in 1991, where she developed a strong interest in vernacular architecture and its application to contemporary homes and hotels. Her work has appeared in a number of regional magazines and newspapers and she is the author of Island Style: Tropical Dream Houses in Indonesia. She currently lives in Singapore.For over 20 years Jacob Termansen has photographed lifestyles as his subject matter. He now spends most of the year on the road with his camera documenting the beauty around him. His work has been featured in many international publications and most recently in Island Style: Tropical Dream Houses in Indonesia.
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