The latest projects from prolific Belgian architect, interior, and product designer Vincent Van Duysen, bring the trilogy of monographs up tothe present day. The book includes eleven homes in Europe and North America, including his own house in Portugal, as well as boutiques, a hotel, a winery, and a beach club, each featuring his signature muted style and exquisite finishing. Van Duysen's work is synonymous with modern minimalism and this volume demonstrates the refinement of his ideas since the last book.
Each project is richly illustrated through photography, with accompanying plans and texts to explain the context and execution of the design. As in the previous books, residences, products, and interior schemes are interleaved, showing the clear through line of Van Duysen's design thinking.
In each, the reader can discern his clever use of natural materials, and the importance of comfort in the completed scheme. Concrete, oak, marble, lava stone, dark bronze, and aluminum are finished to best highlight their innate qualities and to create an atmosphere of elegant relaxation, whether that be in a chair, hotel interior, or home.
