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“It makes me feel guilty that anybody should have such a good time doing what they are supposed to do.” – Charles Eames on architecture. “A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” – Frank Lloyd Wright on architecture. Architectural travel is on the rise. With this book you not only have a reference book of 150 of the world’s most iconic private homes, but also a bucket list to plan your next country or city trip. These homes are unique, either because of the aesthetics of the interiors, the construction, or the sophisticated design. This is the ultimate architecture travel wish list. For each house, the authors provide a lively description of the building and its owners, in addition to the specifics of architect, date, and location. 150 Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the ultimate ‘architecture bucket list’ and the sequel to the successful 150 Bars You Need to Visit before You Die, 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit Before You Die and 150 Hotels You Need to Visit before You Die. Features houses in: Belgium, France, Spain, the US, Brazil, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Morocco, Portugal, Venezuela, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Scotland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Solvenia, Hawaii, Australia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Japan, Israel, Canada, Serbia, Poland, Norway, and England, by architects such as Moshe Safdie, Kisho Kurokawa, Harry Seidler, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Alvar Aalto, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Bruno Taut, Max Bill, Mario Botta, Gio Ponti, Adolf Loos, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Georgia O’Keeffe, Richard Neutra, Antoni Gaudi, and Victor Horta. AUTHORS: Thijs Demeulemeester is a Belgian lifestyle journalist who specialises in interior design, contemporary art and architecture. Jacinthe Gigou is director of Arkadia (Brussels, Belgium), and organises private tours in the most iconic buildings of her city. She is an art historian with a specialisation in Cultural Management. SELLING POINTS: . A selection of the 150 most beautiful architectural icons, with homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles and Ray Eames, Le Corbusier, and others . The ultimate ‘architecture bucket list’ and the sequel to the successful 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die, ISBN 9789401449120; 150 Restaurants You Need to Visit Before You Die, ISBN 9789401454421; and 150 Hotels You Need to Visit Before You Die, ISBN 9789401458061 150 colour, 30 b/w images