H.O.U.S.E. demonstrates that the space we live in doesn't have to be a dull cube. While it should meet the needs of its inhabitants and surroundings, it can also be distinctive, and sometimes utterly surprising. Witty, richly coloured drawings and concise, accessible descriptions of 35 extraordinary houses designed by the most prominent architects of the world.
A funky and fascinating book about contemporary architecture for children. Have you ever seen a house without walls? Is it possible to pack a house into a suitcase? Can a house behave like a turtle?
A funky and fascinating book about contemporary architecture for children. Have you ever seen a house without walls? Is it possible to pack a house into a suitcase? Can a house behave like a turtle?
What kind of house can homeless people have? Would you prefer to live in a moon, in a nut ... or inside a sewage pipe? Architecture is amazing!
H.O.U.S.E. is a book that fires the imagination. A splendid example of imagination and good design, it deserves its place on the IBBY Honour List. - Magpies Magazine
Readers of all ages can study the innovative designs, layouts, and building materials used. Each page is filled with fascinating facts and useful maps show where the houses are built. - The Weekend Sun
H.O.U.S.E. introduces kids to the amazing art of architecture, cartoon-style. - The Listener
Author
About Aleksandra Machowiak
Aleksandra Machowiak and Daniel Mizielinski graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland in 2008. They have their own graphic design business called Hipopotam Studio. HOUSE is their first book.
A funky and fascinating book about contemporary architecture for children. Have you ever seen a house without walls? Is it possible to pack a house into a suitcase?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed H.O.U.S.E. and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
H.O.U.S.E. features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Science, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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H.O.U.S.E. was written by Aleksandra Machowiak and published by Gecko Press
H.O.U.S.E. has 155 pages
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