Thinking and Living Like an Architect

Alex Michaelis, Tim Boyd

ISBN 10: 1908337036 / ISBN 13: 9781908337030

Published by Clearview, 2016

About this Item

New oversized hardcover in matte casewraps. (8 x 0.5 x 10 inches) Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes index and high quality full color photos. 160 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Michaelis Boyd has earned a reputation for simple, elegant architecture with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally sound solutions. Founders Alex Michaels and Tim Boyd possess a uniquely creative approach that challenges and develops a client's brief by adding a quirkiness and lightness of touch to the completed project. This book showcases over 30 of their most inspiring projects, ranging from residential new build and renovation through to. hotels, restaurants and bars for clients all over the world. Recent commissions include Soho House Istanbul, Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, the Williamsburg Hotel New York, Kichwa Tembo Game Reserve in Kenya and restaurants for Michelin star chef Tom Aikens.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thinking and Living Like an Architect
• Publisher: Clearview
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908337036
• ISBN 13: 9781908337030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art: Architecture

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Synopsis

Divided into three chapters, Houses in the City, Houses in the Country and Places People Go To, the book showcases some of MBA's most spectacular projects, showing site pictures before, during and after construction. Most architecture books gloss over the nightmare part of the build, but the authors are keen to explain exactly what to expect during the process. Scattered throughout the book are some of the inspirations for MBA's designs, things they like and items that inspire them. While much of their work is focused in Central London, MBA has undertaken commissions worldwide including France,Germany and Los Angeles. In particular, their work for the Soho House Group and their emphasis on recycling and the environment have been the hallmarks of their success. Whether their commissions are commercial, residential or charitable, country or town houses, hotels, restaurants or bars, MBA create spaces you really want to eat, live or stay in. A quirky sense of humour is always at play, infusing their work with an empathy and warmth that many architects in the same filed just miss. Theirs is a vibrant and very busy practice.

About the Author

Michaelis Boyd Associates (MBA) was formed in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd and has established itself as a practice producing simple, elegant architecture with an environmental emphasis. Alex and Tim met whilst working in the same practice and prior to doing so, had worked for Richard Rogers & Partners, Colquhoun and Wickham and Associates. Clients include UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, Harry Enfield, the film director Paul Weiland and numerous media and financial leaders.