JAPANESE WOODEN MODEL OF A THATCHED HOUSE

A wonderful Japanese model of a traditional tea house, each room with latticework sliding doors, tatami mats and miniature decorations hanging on the walls,...

Afra and Tobia Scarpa paperboard model (maquette) of Aobadai House, Tokyo 1995 Residential villa and Embassy of Brunei - Aobadai House in Tokyo (Japan) Architectural design: Af...

"Another winner from Phaidon... a must for those interested in architecture and design" —selectism. com. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a host of new architectural practices ushering in an era of continuous experimentation. Featuring more than 400 houses, one per page, one image per house, Jutaku: Japanese Houses is a fast-paced, shock to the system that shines a Harajuku–bright neon light on the sheer volume, variety and novelty of contemporary Japanese residential architecture. Featuring the work of many of Japan’s most famous architects including Shigeru Ban, Sou Fujimoto...

An antique scratch built model of Montacute House, in Somerset, dating to the early 20th century. The Elizabethan mansion was built from local ham stone in the late 16th century by Sir Edward Phelps, Master of the Rolls and the Prosecutor during the Gunpowder Trial. In Elizabethan style after the manor, this unusual detailed and intricate model is constructed from pine with some internal features including stairs and fireplaces. A wonderful display piece for those looking to appreciate English heritage. It certainly gives you a glimpse into how people once lived. Montacute House Completed in 1601 and always intended to be a symbol of power and wealth, Montacute House with its towering walls of glass and glowing ham stone is surrounded by garden and parkland. The architecture is established in Gothic and polished with Flemish and Renaissance influences. Original owner Sir Edward Phelps made his fortune as a lawyer before entering parliament in 1584. He played a key role in the gunpowder trials, making the opening statement for prosecution against the infamous Guy Fawkes...

Vintage model wood house featuring front portico and door with many windows and four dormers. House has interior bulb that functions to light interior a...

Rare antique handmade model of the Paris Opera House. The detail is exceptional to all sides. All four corners on the base are complete, the photographs just seem to cut some of the ...