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Living in Bahia
Tudo bem in Bahia
Seen from the sea, Bahia’s coast still resembles what the Portuguese found 500 years ago when they first arrived. The tree-lined, white sand desert beaches and warm, clear waters continue to attract more tourists every year. Bahia’s regional architecture makes use of native materials, conveying a natural harmony with the local climate and nature, and is distinguished by the clear influence of the three cultures in the region (indigenous, Portuguese, and African). Bahia is one of the most interesting states in Brazil, notable for its cultural history, music, art, cuisine, and most famously, its laid-back lifestyle and architecture that have turned Bahia into a favorite destination for travellers from around the world.
We have searched high and low for Bahia’s loveliest homes and spots, from typical fisherman’s huts to sophisticated modern homes. Highlights include the house of Brazilian’s most brilliant and prodigious singer and composer Caetano Veloso in Salvador, a treehouse by sculptor and environmentalist Frans Krajcberg an experimental house with a bamboo roof, and a house perched on a cliff built by artist João Calazans.
About the editor:
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel.
About the photographer:
Tuca Reinés is a native and resident of Sao Paolo. For over 20 years, he has been a frequent contributor to magazines such as Vogue, Casa Vogue Brasil, and Wallpaper*, among others. He is the photographer of several architectural books and his work has also appeared in many publications, including TASCHEN's Seaside Interiors and Great Escapes South America.
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New! Living in Bahia
Taschen, Dr. Angelika (ED)
Lima, Mônica / Reines, Tuca Hardcover 10.2 x 11.9 in., 200 pages, $ 29.99 |
- Reviews (5 items)
"Sous la direction d'Angelika Taschen, les photos de Tuca Reinés et les textes de Mônica Luma nous emmènent faire un détour exotique dans l'Etat de Bahia, au Brésil. Ils nous invitent à découvrir son architecture et son art de vivre au travers de maisons traditionnelles, de bungalows de pêcheurs ou d'habitations d'artistes. Un voyage en images pour rêver d'horizons lointains et de styles de vie en harmonie avec la nature."
linternaute.com, France
linternaute.com, France
- Clippings (4 items)
Farbenprächtiger Tropicalismo auf 200 Seiten
Schaffhauser Nachrichten, Switzerland, June 16, 2008
Schaffhauser Nachrichten, Switzerland, June 16, 2008
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