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As the twentieth centry draws to a close, the discussion begins as to the future of house architecture and interior design. The 1990s as imagined mid-century was to be a functional space-age utopia of polished surfaces, minimalist furniture and fitted technology. Now, living in that future, we know it isn't so: Victorian values, period features, Georgian simplicity are as relevant to contemporry tastes as they were forty years or more ago. Yet retro styles do not confront the true realities of our future -- the need on the one hand for energy efficiency, non-exploitative materials, technology that is an organic part of the design rather than piped in or bolted on, while on the other (and just as importantly) for a social space which reflects and supports contemporary living patterns. A Victorian family might gather round the piano in the parlour while the cook prepared dinner in a cramped and cheerless kitchen. Today a family gathers in a kitchen, conversing with whomever is preparing the meal, against a background of television, radio or music. <p>In <i>The Hardworking House,</i> leading domestic designer Johnny Grey continues the theme he began with his <i>The Art of Kitchen Des

Author

Grey, Johnny

Publisher

London: Seven Dials

Published

1997

Language

EN

ISBN

9781841881157

Subjects

Art, Religion, Crafts & Hobbies

Rating

3.4 / 5 (7 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14