Houses on the Edge

by Alejandro Bahamón

To build a house -- a livable, workable, practical house -- in inhospitable environments is among the most ambitious projects an architect can undertake. Houses on the Edge features 28 homes from around the world built on mountainsides, cliff faces, and other such spaces -- ll of which combine remarkable site control with cutting edge architecture to create truly spectacular examples of residential architecture with exquisite views, exceptional privacy, and incredible technical and artistic achievement. Truly, these are among the world's most inspiring houses.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published December 23, 2003

About the author

Alejandro Bahamón, an architect, photographer, and editor of architecture books, is the author of numerous publications on contemporary architecture, including Sketch Plan Build, The Magic of Tents, Treehouses, Glass Houses, Houses on the Edge, and (with Ana María Álvarez), Light Color Sound. He lives in Barcelona.