The most recent book from Images Publishing that continues the theme of two previous Small Spaces books (Making the Most of Small Spaces & Making More of Small Spaces). All three books look at a variety of small spaces from around the world and include not only intriguing small residential projects, but retail, commercial, and other spaces as well. “Ingenuity is the common trait that makes all these spaces work, despite their physical constraints. Floor plans, drawings and detailed photographs throw light on the architects clever and carefully considered responses to the many challenges posed by restricted spaces.”. Judging from the contents, there’s a distinct trend to smaller, more sustainable living spaces. Architects and designers are pushing the parameters of available space, from “modern houses discreetly tucked into Victorian terraces, deceptively spacious apartments layered into dense developments and renovated light-filled cottages”. Hardcover, 176 pages, well illustrated, $31.50 at Amazon.

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