Ir. Jan de Bie Leuveling Tjeenk (1885-1940) maakte na zijn afstuderen aan de Technische Hoogeschool in Delft in 1912 en 1913 een wereldreis, waarbij hij behalve Amerika en Canada ook vele landen in Azië doorkruiste, om tenslotte Nederlands-Indië aan te doen. Zijn bevindingen op het gebied van architectuur, kunst, toneel en dans, zijn contacten met medereizigers, onder wie de jonge Azië-kenner Hervey Wetzel (1888-1918), legde hij vast in dagboeken die bewaard zijn gebleven. Terug in Nederla...

A journey through dreamlike landscapes, bizarre buildings, and whimsical interiors floating between reality and fantasy.

Oscar Wilde claimed that "progress is the realization of utopia." Dreamscapes illustrates utopian visions and invites the reader into otherworldly scenes that manifest visions of idealised worlds, offering a path toward a better future. The showcased pieces blur the lines between practical applications for architecture and design, abstract artistic expressions, and...

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.

Surfing is a way of life. A life dominated by the waves and the tide with a cozy place to pause in between. Creative personalities crafting bold homes, Surf Shacks illustrates how surfers live both on and off shore.

Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York City apartments, cabins nestled next to national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas. Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers' home...