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Together with Stéphane Houlmann, Mirko Beetschen has published three Interior books. «Bergwärts» (2012) shows contemporary living in the Swiss Alps, «Men's Homes» (2013) presents unusual living spaces for men from all over the world, and «Wohnort Zurich» (2014) provides an insight into Zurich's rich design life.
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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
Male abodes
«Gender neutrality aside, secretly we all ask ourselves: Do men live differently? The beautifully curated interiors of this book create the impression that the male preference for clean, dark things isn’t just a cliché. Definitely suitable for inspiring the ladies as well.»
August 2013
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The diversity of downtown Switzerland
«The most important monuments and nicests spots are presented in impressive photographies – often taken from a surprising perspective -, a city guide shows the hot spots of architecture, design, gastronomy and shopping. The beautifully designed book wraps the city's flair within two covers and thus becomes a publication for anyone who loves Zurich or wants to know more about the city.»
May 2014
Do men live differently?
20 creative men show how they have created their own individual living environment with personal commitment. Whether traditional, classically elegant or surprisingly playful, the furnishing solutions presented here break new ground and offer real alternatives to the usual specifications of interior professionals. Information on questions of style, architectural details, furniture brands and design are combined with reports on the extraordinary CVs of the men presented here. They prove that there are still unusual and inspiring living ideas. This book more than does justice to the new attention paid to men's issues; it sets new standards for the living area in a particularly intelligent and aesthetic way.
2013, 191 pages, 26.4 x 20.2 x 2 cm, Hardback, German,
Publisher: Kneesebeck, ISBN: 978-3-86873-598-7
CHf 69.- /29.-
Men's Homes
Mirko Beetschen and Stephane Houlmann
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Swiss living
«Young, urban and international - «Wohnort Zürich» captures the lifestyle of the Swiss metropolis on Lake Zurich. The book gives inspiring insights into private houses and apartments and shows scenes from city life in impressively beautiful photos. A city guide introduces the hot spots in terms of architecture and design - from hip bars and unique museums to off-the-mainstream shops. A pool of ideas for all visitors and residents of Zurich - a city between Mediterranean flair and Swiss perfection.»
2014, 192 pages, 300 photographs, 23.3 x 28.7 cm, Hardback German,
Publisher: DVA, ISBN: 978-3-421-03928-6
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Mirko Beetschen and Stephane Houlmann
Wohnort Zürich
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Absolutely home
«Bergwärts» shows houses and apartments around the Swiss Alps, between Zurich and Lake Maggiore, between Welschland and Graubünden. Whether it’s a chalet or a modern residential building, a grand hotel from the 19th century or a contemporary timber construction – all properties have in common that they incorporate traditional elements, but are lived in in a contemporary way: with respect for nature and local traditions, with local color and international design and far from the usual chalet clichés. All objects and their inhabitants have a strong authenticity and honesty - it's not about sham design or luxury, but about authenticity and a natural, fresh aesthetic.
Bergwärts
Mirko Beetschen & Stephane Houlmann
2012, 208 pages, 28.6cm x 23.6cm, hardback, German,
Publisher: DVA, ISBN: 978-3-421-03885-2
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