Residential Houses showcases 103 of the most influential houses in architectural history of the 20th and 21st centuries –¬ from groundbreaking works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe to architectural masterpieces by contemporary architects such as Tadao Ando, ​​Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron.
The examples from all over the world are diverse and belong to very different architectural styles, but they are all exemplary in their reference to context and environment, their appreciation of local materials and construction methods and their sensitivity to the needs of the customer. Each house follows its own innovative approach, which was often radical for its time and had a lasting influence on the architecture of living. Concise, informative texts are accompanied by numerous large-format photos and detailed drawings and cuts. A bibliography, a mailing list of all houses open to the public, and a listing of houses by style provide additional useful information.