Small Spaces (Conran Octopus Interiors) by Sir Terence Conran

by Terence Conran

Small Spaces looks both at practical and conceptual ideas for entire living spaces, with an emphasis on making the most of limited areas - starting from the perspective that a small idea can transform a small space. It includes a range of examples and features a number of new and recently converted small living and working environments. A main case study is included within each of the five chapters as well as smaller sequences of pictures which give a more detailed overview of the different aspects of a space. Overhead plans are included to clarify the distribution of design fixtures, main elements and furniture within individual rooms.

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2001

About the author

Sir Terence Conran was educated at Bryanston School, Dorset, and trained as a textile designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. Hand in hand with his much-publicized career as an arbiter of good taste for a whole generation goes a career in cookery and restaurant management. Having learned the basic skills in the kitchens of a two-star Parisian establishment, he opened several small restaurants in London.These were later sold to finance his fast-expanding furniture business, from which grew the hugely successful Habitat stores. No-one has had a greater influence on contemporary living style than Conran. From the outset of his career, in the brilliant era of the '60s, he devoted his talents to interpreting the home-making aspirations of the bright, busy people of his generation - and to providing them with an excellence of craftsmanship and design at a price they could afford.

Reviews

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book on contemporary design and smaller spaces.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one.