Get inspirations for your working spaces with book selections from Periplus

Courtyard Living: Contemporary Houses of the AsiaPacific 735,000 Rp.

Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade, and the use of space. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realising courtyard living afresh. Structured by courtyard function, the book’s five chapters--on privacy; social spaces; sightlines; air, light, and shade; and blending boundaries--are richly illustrated with photography and architectural sketches that reveal the position of the courtyard within the floor plan. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living.

Bedmar & Shi: In the Tropics 2.840,000 Rp.

This two volume slipcased monograph presents a comprehensive portrait of the works of Singaporean firm BEDMAR & SHI. Established in 1986, Bedmar & Shi is known today as one of the most successful high end residential architecture firms in the Southeast Asia/pacific region. Volume One - ‘Thirty Years’ - thoroughly compiles the work done by the firm across a variety of programmes and scales, including shops & restaurants, houses & complexes, and shophouses & conversions. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, sketches, working drawings, and perspectives of more than 150 extraordinary works, the book also features an indepth discussion with founder Ernesto Bedmar, and an introductory essay by the design critic Byron Hawes. Volume Two - ‘Singapore’ - introduces ten of the most recent houses completed by the firm in this invigorated country, offering a unique understanding of the tenets of tropical residential architecture through BEDMAR & Shi’s cultural and aesthetic interpretation of the vast socio-cultural melting pot that is that the majestic Garden City. Collectively, these two volumes provide a cohesive look at the wide-ranging output of one of Southeast Asia’s most prolific, and highly respected, architecture and design firms.

The White Home: Inspirational Ideas for Calming Spaces Rp. 615,000

“The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can’t beat it.” - Chrissie Rucker. Whether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house, The White Home offers the definitive book on decorating with white and neutral tones. From room schemes for light, bright family kitchens and calming bedrooms to the all-important details - including lighting, display and window treatments - this is a book to be inspired by again and again. Organised into three sections - White Homes, White Rooms and White Living - to provide both inspiration and the practical advice needed to fully transform your home.

Tiny Interiors: Compact Living Spaces 735,000 Rp.

The desire for as much space as possible on as little room as necessary is neither automatically connected to an alternative lifestyle nor is it a protest against our luxury-oriented society. Sometimes it simply makes life easier, more comfortable, and more economical. The “Tiny House Movement“lifestyle trend, which began in the United States, has spread throughout the entire world intensified by the construction and financial crisis. This title presents contemporary projects from around the world that take on the simple yet challenging task to develop enthralling room concepts and spatial solutions for the efficient use of the smallest living spaces. The furnishings need to be carefully designed and compact to make the most of the available space. These mini interiors investigate the possibility of providing a better setting for everyday living based on what is necessary, what is desired and what is possible.