Summer Houses

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Summer Houses presents 50 beautiful architect-designed homes that embrace the key elements of the season. From luxury beach houses and private island escapes to more modest, intimate getaways, this collection showcases homes that embody summer s defining qualities light, water, lush foliage, and vibrant colors. It explores the many ways architects capture the character of the warmest season through open-air spaces, natural materials, and connecting to the surrounding landscape. With stunning interior and exterior photography, Summer Houses offers a global tour of remarkable homes designed to make the most of long days, outdoor living, and the carefree pleasures of summer.

Featuring homes in: Australia, Argentina, The Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, The Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The United Arab Emirates, UK and USA.

Showcasing work by renowned architects: Manuel Aires Mateus, Studio Arthur Casas, Tom Dixon, Steven Harris Architects, Adrian James Architects, Olson Kundig, LEVER Architecture, Studio mk27, NADAAA, Norm Architects, Atelier du Pont, Rees Roberts & Partners, Studio Saxe, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, Walker Warner Architects and Antonio Zaninovic.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781837290932
Published: February 2026

Number of pages: 240
Width: 250 mm
Height: 290 mm
Depth: 26 mm

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd