boundary sequence illusion

This book considers the contemporary house through close scrutiny of works designed by Ian MacDonald, and the ideas that are embedded within them. The architect explores boundary and illusion, and considers site and sightings in both the city and countryside to create houses that appear, disappear, and re-appear. Energetic explorations of land and considerations of weather provide the basis for MacDonald's designs of residential spaces that capture particular views, establish sequences of movement, and make inspiring places to live in nature. Featuring a well-illustrated selection of projects designed over the past twenty years, the book outlines Macdonald's way of working. Foreword by Christine Macy, introduction by Brian Carter, essays by Barry Sampson and David Dorenbaum, statement by Ian MacDonald.

Brian Carter, a graduate of the University of Toronto and a registered architect in the UK, worked with Arup in London prior to being appointed Chair of Architecture at the University of Michigan. The author of books on contemporary architecture and curator of exhibitions on Eero Saarinen, Albert Kahn, Peter Rice, and Aires Mateus, he is currently Professor of Architecture at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. Brian Carter is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Annette W. LeCuyer trained at the Architectural Association and worked in London prior to joining the faculty at the University of Michigan. A Professor of Architecture at the University at Buffalo, she is a contributor to architectural journals and author of books on architecture, technology, and design.