Leaving the City Behind - by Lisa Baker (Hardcover)

Name: Leaving the City Behind - by Lisa Baker (Hardcover)
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Discovering the elegance of contemporary country house architecture - where tradition meets modern design in stunning rural settingsCountry houses have long served as places of retreat, offering withdrawal, deceleration, and contemplation away from the fast pace of urban life.
About the Author: Lisa Baker was born in Ireland in 1982.
192 Pages
Architecture, Buildings

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Discovering the elegance of contemporary country house architecture - where tradition meets modern design in stunning rural settings

Country houses have long served as places of retreat, offering withdrawal, deceleration, and contemplation away from the fast pace of urban life. Set within forests, fields, or coastal landscapes, they provide refuge while reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. Today, architects are reimagining rural living for the 21st century, creating a symbiosis of comfort, environmental awareness, and aesthetic restraint.

New houses as well as sensitively converted barns and farm buildings demonstrate how contemporary architecture can blend harmoniously with the landscape. Flexible interiors, often accommodating home offices or multi-generational households, respond to changing lifestyles. Together, the featured projects showcase the diversity of contemporary rural architecture while preserving the identity of the countryside.

About the Author

Lisa Baker was born in Ireland in 1982. After travelling extensively, she began studying journalism and architecture in Dublin. Since moving to Germany in 2008, she has worked for a number of publishing companies and magazines.

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Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Architecture

Sub-Genre: Buildings

Publisher: Braun

Theme: Residential

Format: Hardcover

Author: Lisa Baker

Language: English

Street Date: August 18, 2026

TCIN: 1004472340

UPC: 9783037683101

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-6176

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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