New Natural Living: Michaelis Boyd Architects

An architectural monograph on leading cross-Atlantic practice Michaelis Boyd’s largely residential projects, focusing on the importance of connecting design to sustainability and the natural world.

Architects Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd are known for their site-sensitive and highly contextual approach to design. Their houses, hotels and escapist havens are thoughtful responses to unique settings, with designs that draw inspiration from nature and the natural world. Residential work has always been at the heart of Michaelis Boyd's practice. They have designed a series of landmark hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as members’ clubs and retreats, which tend to adopt concepts and comforts traditionally associated with our own homes.

New Natural Living concentrates on twenty of these fresh and ambitious projects, including private houses and enticing escapes in the UK, France, the United States and Africa. Their common thread is a focus upon the natural world and architecture that offers a vivid sense of connection between inside and outside space.

About the Author

Dominic Bradbury is the author of many books on architecture and design, including Mountain Modern, New Brazilian House, Vertical Living, Mid Century Modern Complete, The Iconic Interior, Mediterranean Modern, New Natural Home and The Iconic House, all published by Thames & Hudson. Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd founded their eponymous practice in 1995. Michaelis Boyd’s sophisticated, design-led approach emphasizes environmentally conscious materials and building techniques.