Books on Architecture and Interior Design

Côte d’Azur Living, The Residences and Interiors of the French Riviera
Compiled by: Gestalten & Harriet Thorpe

Explore the cultural soul of the Côte d'Azur through the lens of architectural and interior stories. For centuries, the French Riviera has been known as a place of relaxation, inspiration, and luxury. This book takes you to the region's most iconic homes, from the 18th century to the present, revealing the architectural styles and interior designs that make the Côte d'Azur so unique.

What to expect?

• An in-depth look at the architecture and interior designs of the French Riviera, from historic country houses to contemporary villas.
• Insight into the cultural influences that shape the architectural style of this exclusive region.
• Contributions from renowned experts in design and architecture.

From Menton to Arles, Côte d’Azur Living offers a carefully curated selection of unique homes, enriched with stunning photography that reflects the charm of the region. The book provides a rare glimpse into the design world of France's most prestigious and beloved coastal area.

About the author:
Harriet Thorpe is a writer, journalist, and editor specializing in architecture and design. After her career in London, she has recently spent more time in the South of France. Her work has been published in leading magazines such as Wallpaper, The World of Interiors, and Icon, as well as in Gestalten's Concrete Jungle.

A must-have for lovers of design, architecture, and the unique charm of the French Riviera.

Interior Design in Latin America
Author: Ana Elena Mallet

Interior Design in Latin America is a rich and inspiring coffee table book that reveals the soul of Latin American interior design. With bold colors, layered textures, and a strong connection to tradition, this luxurious book showcases how heritage and contemporary design seamlessly merge in the region.

Through exclusive photography, in-depth interviews, and historical context, this book offers a unique glimpse into private homes and creative living spaces across Latin America. From rural colonial houses to modern city lofts by pioneering architects, each interior tells a story where craftsmanship, culture, and identity are central.

This photo book highlights intercultural influences, local craftsmanship, and material use, demonstrating how designers combine traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Interior Design in Latin America is therefore not only a visual statement but also a substantively strong reference work for lovers of interior design, architecture, and design with depth.

What to expect

• A colorful and versatile exploration of Latin American interior design
• Exclusive access to private homes and insights from leading designers
  
• Attention to textiles, furniture, materials, and artisanal traditions
• Historical and cultural context that deepens the designs
• High-quality execution with luxurious details and rich photography
• An essential coffee table book for interior professionals and design enthusiasts

About the author

Ana Elena Mallet is a renowned Mexican curator, design historian, and writer, specializing in contemporary design and applied arts in Latin America. She has made an international name for herself with her research, exhibitions, and publications on design culture and heritage. With Interior Design in Latin America, Mallet brings together her profound knowledge and passion in an authoritative and inspiring work that convincingly portrays the richness and diversity of Latin American design.

Interior Design in Latin America
Author: Ana Elena Mallet

Interior Design in Latin America is a rich and inspiring coffee table book that reveals the soul of Latin American interior design. With bold colors, layered textures, and a strong connection to tradition, this luxurious book showcases how heritage and contemporary design seamlessly merge in the region.

Through exclusive photography, in-depth interviews, and historical context, this book offers a unique glimpse into private homes and creative living spaces across Latin America. From rural colonial houses to modern city lofts by pioneering architects, each interior tells a story where craftsmanship, culture, and identity are central.

This photo book highlights intercultural influences, local craftsmanship, and material use, demonstrating how designers combine traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Interior Design in Latin America is therefore not only a visual statement but also a substantively strong reference work for lovers of interior design, architecture, and design with depth.

What to expect

• A colorful and versatile exploration of Latin American interior design
• Exclusive access to private homes and insights from leading designers
  
• Attention to textiles, furniture, materials, and artisanal traditions
• Historical and cultural context that deepens the designs
• High-quality execution with luxurious details and rich photography
• An essential coffee table book for interior professionals and design enthusiasts

About the author

Ana Elena Mallet is a renowned Mexican curator, design historian, and writer, specializing in contemporary design and applied arts in Latin America. She has made an international name for herself with her research, exhibitions, and publications on design culture and heritage. With Interior Design in Latin America, Mallet brings together her profound knowledge and passion in an authoritative and inspiring work that convincingly portrays the richness and diversity of Latin American design.

Stillness, An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics in Architecture and Design

Discover the refined beauty of Japanese aesthetics through the unique Scandinavian lens of Norm Architects.

After more than a decade of travel, study, and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects shares their vision of the Japanese traditions that have shaped their contemporary projects. The coffee table book Stillness offers a visually rich account of visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture, and cultural sites. It reveals how Japanese influences have become an integral part of projects such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden and the Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark.

The photo book uncovers an intriguing dialogue between images of Japan and the work of Norm Architects. This visual combination highlights the age-old connections between the design traditions of Japan and Scandinavia, with mutual respect and shared philosophies at their core. Enriched with insights from experts from both regions, Stillness offers a deep understanding of essential design principles and an ode to Japanese beauty.

More than a coffee table book: Stillness is a personal journey, an aesthetic manifesto, and a tribute to one of the most admired creative cultures in the world.

About Norm Architects
Norm Architects, based in Copenhagen and founded in 2008, is a leading agency in architecture, interior design, product design, and photography. Their work is characterized by a balance between richness and simplicity, order and complexity. Through years of close collaboration with Japanese designers and building upon centuries of cultural exchange between Japan and Scandinavia, Norm Architects has developed a unique design philosophy that brings together serene beauty and timeless elegance.

With Stillness, Norm Architects invites you to discover the harmonious connection between two worlds and be inspired by the timeless principles of Japanese aesthetics.

Surf Shacks Vol. 3, Exploring the Spirit of Coastal Living
Authors: gestalten & Matt Titone

Surf Shacks Vol. 3 continues the beloved Surf Shacks series, delving deeper into the world of surfers, their homes, and the creative coastal lifestyle. This coffee table book shows how surf culture is not only played out on the water but also expressed in architecture, interior design, community, and a conscious way of life.

From airy beach cabins in California and handmade shelters in Hawaii to contemporary design retreats in Portugal and Panama: Surf Shacks Vol. 3 brings together an eclectic mix of places and personalities. The focus is not only on the residents themselves but also on the architects, designers, and builders who are shaping a new generation of surf-inspired homes.

With documentary photography, intimate portraits, and cultural context, this third volume paints a rich and authentic picture of modern coastal living. This photo book shows where creativity, simplicity, and connection come together, and how living by the sea remains a source of inspiration for creators worldwide. A must-have for lovers of surf culture, coastal design, and slow living.

What to expect

• An inspiring journey through surf culture as a lifestyle and architectural expression
• Exclusive insights into the homes of surfers, artists, and creators from California to Portugal
• Focus on innovative architects, designers, and builders in surf-oriented living
• High-quality photography and personal stories about living in harmony with the coast
• A stylish coffee table book about creativity, community, and coastal living

About the authors

gestalten is a leading international publisher from Berlin, known for its visually strong and content-rich books on design, architecture, travel, and contemporary culture. The Surf Shacks series is among their most iconic publications.

Matt Titone is a designer, creative director, and passionate surfer. He effortlessly moves between branding, editorial storytelling, and surf culture. As the founder of Indoek and co-founder of ITAL / C Studio, he has been documenting the cross-pollination between creativity and life by the sea for over a decade. With the Surf Shacks series, he has established himself as one of the most important chroniclers of modern coastal living.

Andrew Martin, Interior Design Review Vol. 29
Author: Andrew Martin

Product description:

The interior design bible is back! Andrew Martin, Interior Design Review Vol. 29 spectacularly brings together the most influential interior trends, striking styles, and top talent from the international design world. Across more than 500 richly illustrated pages, you'll find over 1,000 breathtaking photos of interiors ranging from timelessly classic to daringly avant-garde.

Each year, Andrew Martin compiles a unique selection of global interior designers, including the winner of the prestigious "Designer of the Year" award. This impressive coffee table book is not only a visual spectacle but also an essential reference work for interior professionals, designers, and lovers of stylish living.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your own interior or want to discover the latest design trends from around the world, this photo book is an indispensable addition to any interior design book collection. From innovative materials to harmonious color combinations and impressive spaces: this edition celebrates the creativity of the international interior design world in all its glory.

About the author:
Andrew Martin is an iconic name in the world of interior design. As the founder of the eponymous design label and creator of the annual Interior Design Review, he has been setting the tone in the industry for nearly three decades. With his keen eye for aesthetics, originality, and global trends, Martin has created a platform that effortlessly transcends the boundary between art, interior, and lifestyle.

Designed to Stay, The Design Hotels™ Book
Authors: gestalten & Design Hotels™

More than a stay, a journey through the world's most beautiful design hotels.
• Explore 300+ unique hotels where architecture, culture, and experience merge
• An inspiring look at contemporary hospitality and interior design
• For lovers of travel, design, lifestyle, and architecture

Designed to Stay is a visual and substantive ode to the world of Design Hotels™, a global collection of over 300 independent hotels distinguished by innovative design, local embeddedness, and authentic hospitality. Each hotel is a creative masterpiece, designed by passionate hoteliers - the so-called Originals - who translate their personal vision into a unique place full of character.

Whether it's a hidden gem in the heart of a bustling metropolis or a secluded retreat in harmony with nature: each hotel tells its own story. In this coffee table book, you'll discover accommodation concepts that go beyond just spending the night. They invite connection, reflection, and discovery.

With breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, and sharp insights, Designed to Stay shows how contemporary hospitality is evolving into an art of experience, where aesthetics, emotion, and location converge.

What to expect:

• A carefully curated selection of Design Hotels™ worldwide, from urban hotspots to remote havens
• Impressive photography that brings the atmosphere, design, and character of each location to life
• Stories behind the hotels, focusing on architecture, culture, and the vision of the founders

About the authors:

Design Hotels™ has been a leading platform since 1993 for independent hotels that prioritize design and local culture. The collection now comprises over 300 hotels worldwide, from avant-garde city hotels in New York, Paris, and Tokyo to serene retreats on hidden beaches or mountaintops. Each hotel is a personal translation of the hotelier's vision, an ode to uniqueness, authenticity, and sensory experience. Together with publisher Gestalten, known for their visually powerful lifestyle books, they bundle their passion for travel, aesthetics, and meaningful hospitality in the photo book Designed to Stay.

Slow Home
Author: David Andreu

This book is an ode to peace, simplicity and thoughtful design
Slow Home takes you to interiors where peace, light and balance play the main role. This beautifully produced coffee table book explores homes where natural materials, soft pastel colours and sustainable design come together in an atmosphere of harmony and well-being. Each house in this book is carefully designed with attention to simplicity, comfort and connection with nature.

More than just a style book, Slow Home is an invitation to live consciously and transform your living space into a place of serenity and contemplation. The breathtaking photography and inspiring texts make this book a visual respite in a busy world.

“Slow Home is where calm meets beauty - a celebration of serene spaces and mindful living.”

Why you'll want this book

• A source of inspiration for interior design, architecture and sustainable living
• Beautiful photography of calm, timeless interiors
• Full of ideas for a mindful lifestyle and natural decor
• Ideal for design lovers, architects and anyone who appreciates simplicity and beauty
  

About the author

David Andreu is a renowned author and expert in interior and architectural publications. His work focuses on contemporary design that strikes a balance between aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. With Slow Home, he shares his vision of a lifestyle where peace, simplicity and natural beauty are central — a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to transform their home into an oasis of calm.