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Modernist Escapes: An Architectural Travel Guide
This sleek and insightful guide showcases modernist buildings from all over the world that are open to visit or even stay at.
Modernist fans will want to dive right into the pages of this guide to remarkable buildings designed by famous architectsfrom Alvar Aalto to Charlie Zehnder.Featuring over 130unique structuresthat span the globe, this book covers the full spectrum of modernist principles from Bauhaus to Brutalism. Author and designer Stefi Orazi choses buildings that are open to the public, with some even available for overnight stays.
Full-colour photography of the exterior and interiors highlight incredible details such as the bright red drum fireplace in Giancarlo de Carlo's Ca' Romanino, Urbino, Italy, or the constructivist-like staircase in Renaat Braem's house and studio in Antwerp, Belgium. Each building is accompanied by informative text offering visitor information and insights into its history. Whether you're looking for a unique holiday experience or a global overview of Modernist architecture,Modernist Escapesstylishly documents these unforgettable spaces.
Modernist fans will want to dive right into the pages of this guide to remarkable buildings designed by famous architectsfrom Alvar Aalto to Charlie Zehnder.Featuring over 130unique structuresthat span the globe, this book covers the full spectrum of modernist principles from Bauhaus to Brutalism. Author and designer Stefi Orazi choses buildings that are open to the public, with some even available for overnight stays.
Full-colour photography of the exterior and interiors highlight incredible details such as the bright red drum fireplace in Giancarlo de Carlo's Ca' Romanino, Urbino, Italy, or the constructivist-like staircase in Renaat Braem's house and studio in Antwerp, Belgium. Each building is accompanied by informative text offering visitor information and insights into its history. Whether you're looking for a unique holiday experience or a global overview of Modernist architecture,Modernist Escapesstylishly documents these unforgettable spaces.
- GenresNonfiction
336 pages, Hardcover
Published March 23, 2021
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May 30, 2025
A fascinating study of some impressive buildings. Whether I get to see many of them is an open question but it provides a useful reference resource.
June 2, 2022
This was a photographic gem of a book, over a hundred photos of amazing modernist houses throughout the world.
I hadn't realized though that the title, a "travel guide" really reflects the format of the book; each house gets around a half page written description, with perhaps one or two photos and then details of when tours are on/if you can stay there. I was hoping for more information on each house and more interior photos (some only feature one photo of the exterior, some from a distance). That was my own oversight however.
Overall the book is a lovely visual experience. Perusing through the pages at your own leisure is a relaxing and indulgent pastime.
What did strike me on the section of houses featured in the Czech Republic, is how the state was heinous in its confiscation of properties from families who had put their blood, sweat and tears into designing and building them, only to be pilfered by government! Some properties weren't returned until decades later, some having been trashed and allowed to slide into dereliction. What a travesty.
Recommended for architecture lovers, who knows, you might be able to visit some of these amazing properties.
I hadn't realized though that the title, a "travel guide" really reflects the format of the book; each house gets around a half page written description, with perhaps one or two photos and then details of when tours are on/if you can stay there. I was hoping for more information on each house and more interior photos (some only feature one photo of the exterior, some from a distance). That was my own oversight however.
Overall the book is a lovely visual experience. Perusing through the pages at your own leisure is a relaxing and indulgent pastime.
What did strike me on the section of houses featured in the Czech Republic, is how the state was heinous in its confiscation of properties from families who had put their blood, sweat and tears into designing and building them, only to be pilfered by government! Some properties weren't returned until decades later, some having been trashed and allowed to slide into dereliction. What a travesty.
Recommended for architecture lovers, who knows, you might be able to visit some of these amazing properties.
April 20, 2022
If you love visiting architecturally unique buildings on your travels then this is a great primer for modern buildings. Some buildings on the list are available for overnight stay to month rentals. I’m especially interested in SAS Royal in Copenhagen and TWA Hotel in New York.
May 20, 2021
an excellent company to the previous work, Modernist Estates Europe.
This one covers most of the world and is a great resource for planning future travel
This one covers most of the world and is a great resource for planning future travel
May 29, 2026
An excellent collection of buildings. Essays are laconic and only a single picture of two of each works, but those combine to pack a lot of interesting houses into one volume.
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