India Modern : Traditional Forms And Contemporary Design
By
Herbert J.M. Ypma
Contributor
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Item Type
Paperback
Periodical
0
Serial
7747
Publisher
Phaidon
Description
236
ISBN / ISSN No.
0714836461
Summay
[Summary Plus Entry] Written by notable design traveler and author Herbert J.M. Ypma, this highly visual 236-page Phaidon publication explores a significant design movement that fuses timeless, vernacular Indian architectural forms with slick, Western minimalist modernism. The book showcases stunning residential architecture, luxury boutique hotels, and artist studios across India that capture this unique harmony. It deep-dives into how regional design concepts—such as open courtyards, rough-hewn local stone, deep verandahs, and indigenous terracotta textiles—are adapted into sleek, contemporary spatial plans to suit modern lifestyles while remaining deeply respectful of regional climates and historical crafts.
Keyword
India Modern, Herbert Ypma, Phaidon, Contemporary Indian Design, Vernacular Fusion, Modern Indian Architecture, Minimalist Design
Accession No.
7747
Current Location
Neeti Bagh
Status
Available
Category
Architecture-India
Gifted Detail
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