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Welcome to the desert. Welcome home. This visually stunning tour of the world’s most amazing desert homes will inspire you to create an oasis with “desert vibes” wherever you are.
Creatives are drawn in by the extreme landscapes and limited resources of the desert; in fact, they’re inspired by them, and the homes they’ve built here prove the power of an oasis. From renovated Airstreams to sprawling, modern stucco, desert has become the new beachfront.
In Oasis, artist iO Tillett Wright captures the best of this specific culture that emphasizes living simply, beautifully, and in connection with the earth. He highlights the homes that define this desert mindset, featuring the classics like Georgia O’Keefe’s in Abiquiu, New Mexico, alongside more modern homes such as Michael Barnard’s Solar House in Marfa, Texas. With Casey Dunn’s stunning photography, Oasis will transport you to these relaxing refuges, where you’ll learn what elements create the balance of intentionality, ease, style, and function that these homes exude.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Clarkson Potter (November 10, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525575154
ISBN-13 : 978-0525575153
Item Weight : 3.05 pounds
Dimensions : 8.91 x 1.23 x 10.17 inches
Reviewer: Mo.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful photos of desert homes
Review: I love the desert and this book reveals amazing homes and locations around the world! The problem is that it ends!! There are so many other desert homes and locations I wish were shared with us. Please create part 2 for your readers:)
Reviewer: Dr. Steve
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What a book!
Review: Not only is this not the traditional coffee table book.... thank goodness!This book is beautifully presented. Wonderful writing. Highly recommend and appreciate the quality!
Reviewer: Seth Rice
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must-have work for architecture enthusiasts from iO Tillett Wright
Review: First off, the print quality and the number of illustrations is phenomenal, especially for the price point!Oasis is a well-crafted curation of sensible, beautiful, and inspiring homes in the setting of the desert. In here youâll find homes that meet a blend of cozy mediterranean and minimalism, which integrate beautifully with the natural landscape they are situated in.One thing that really surprised me about this book is that it includes a tremendous account of the quite little-known, sustainablility-focused community, Arcosanti. I only became aware of it because itâs located near where I grew up.This book will be a gift to my good friend studying to be an architect, but if it was mine it would be on my coffee table just because of how visually pleasing it is.
Reviewer: Ryan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love
Review: I love this book! It takes me away to another world! Both in picture and in text!
Reviewer: Ronald C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful, insightful, well written, a pleasure.
Review: Beautiful look at design of homes built forA desert environment. Well written, with excellent details and photos. A real pleasure.
Reviewer: Taryn Roberts
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love but damaged
Review: I love book. Beautifully written, photography is amazing. However the book I received has damage so thatâs unfortunate.
Reviewer: V. Pantalone
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I almost think I could live in the desert.
Review: There is a surprising beauty in these homes and surroundings that makes me think I could live in the desert. But, then, the dry skin, intense heat, no one around for miles....probably not for me. This is a beautiful book and I love dreaming of another kind of escape over coffee.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Son loves it!
Review: I bought this is a gift for my son and his girlfriend, they recently bought a home in Joshua Tree. They absolutely love it and said they got tons of ideas for their remodel from it.
Reviewer: Sakhi Kapur
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book has my heart. Bought of for a book bench but have been reading it and looking at the pictures continuously
Reviewer: Hendrik Lindenblatt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Impulse purchase after reading about the release online, very solid book that I enjoyed
Reviewer: Tiffany Timmermans
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: If you're more into interiors than architecture this is for you. Although the book does touch on architectural points - the photos and text are mainly about the interiors. There's tons of inspiration to be had in this book, and the author writes in an informed yet still conversational tone. As a desert child myself, I've always drawn back to this landscape and this book really has some gems. 100% would recommend.
Customers say
Customers find the book visually pleasing, with excellent details and photos. They also find the insights insightful, intriguing, and amazing. Readers describe the writing quality as well-crafted and mention it takes them away to another world.
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