The first major survey of contemporary apartment buildings that foster a sense of community while giving every resident an inspiring place to live
Michael Webb has authored more than 20 books on architecture and design and is a regular contributor to leading journals in the US and Europe. He lives in a classic Richard Neutra apartment in Los Angeles.
'It’s fascinating to see these creative responses to the
deceptively simple challenge of fitting a lot of people into a
small space' - 1843 (The Economist)
'In a world of risk-averse, profit-driven developers, creativity
has taken a back seat. But Michael Webb celebrates the shining
examples in which design has reached the next level' -
Independent
'The journey through the book is interesting and fact-heavy,
providing new perspective on the walls that surround most people' -
Book Witty
'With cities all over the world struggling to keep up with the
demand for social and affordable housing, these inspiring
buildings…showcase what good design can actually do for
communities' - Culture Trip
'A well-judged book, useful, interesting and attractive' - World of
Interiors
'Ambitious in scope and geographical reference' - Architectural
Review
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