"Houses" presents 103 of the most influential houses in the architectural history of the 20th and 21st centuries - from groundbreaking works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe to architectural masterpieces by contemporary architects such as Tadao Ando, Rem Koolhaas, and Herzog & de Meuron. The examples from around the world are diverse and belong to various architectural styles, yet they all serve as role models in their reference to context and environment, their appreciation of regional materials and construction methods, and their sensitivity to the needs of the client. Each house follows its own innovative approach, often radical for its time, and has had a lasting impact on residential architecture. Concise, informative texts are complemented by numerous large-format photographs and details.