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Jean-Louis Deniot: Interiors by Diane Dorrans Saeks with photography by Xavier Bejot (RIZZOLI, 2014) - $65 Combining the past with the present is one of the talents that makes Jean-Louis Deniot a sought- after designer by the world's most discerning homeowners. This is the first book showcasing the works of one of France's most gifted interior designers. In modern or traditional settings, Deniot can take classical French furnishings and mix them with modern lines and contemporary textures that make antiques and period pieces decidedly unfussy. This is the kind of design book you'll want to consult before launching your next redecorating project. required reading Five Best Architecture and Design Books of 2014 Our annual Required Reading list is back, this time featuring a couple of children's titles for your favorite little architects-to-be. You'll also get a taste for modern Mexican design that goes beyond arches and red-tile roofs, and a glimpse at exquisite homes around the world by a renowned French designer. Browse our top picks and give some unforgettable holiday gifts, or pick some favorites for yourself! BY PAMELA CORANTE-HANSEN 3 2 1 3 4 5 30 ARCHITECT | DESIGN | BUILD 12.19.2014 Contemporary Mexican Architecture: Continuing the Heritage of Luis Barragán by Sandy Baum (SCHIFFER PUBLISHING, LTD., 2014) - $51.40 See Mexican architecture from a new perspective with this collection featuring the works of modern Mexican architects inspired by Mexico's most renowned modern master, Luis Barragán. Indulge your taste for geometric lines and symmetry with an infusion of Mexican traditions and the culture's appreciation for blending the natural and built environments almost seamlessly. Get ideas for your own modern residential project, or just treat yourself to a visual escape. Who Built That? Modern Houses: An Introduction to Modern Houses and their Architects by Didier Cornille (PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, 2014) - $16.95 This slim but engagingly written introduction to modern architecture is a great way to introduce kids 7 to 12 to the great modern architects. Ten modern houses built between 1924 and 2002 are rendered in colorful illustrations with a description of the house itself and the architect who designed it. Everything from Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house to Frank Gehry's residence and Rem Koolhaas' Bordeaux house are featured. 1 2 Saarinen Houses by Jari Jetsonen (PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, 2014) $50 If you've ever flown through Kennedy Airport in New York, you may have seen the futuristic TWA Terminal, designed by Eero Saarinen, son of the architect Eliel Saarinen, whose Art Nouveau-period designs can be seen in Helsinki and other cities in the Saarinens' native Finland. The pair designed numerous residences that may not enjoy the same level of fame as some of their public works but warrant a closer look for their distinctive looks. This book presents 17 homes spanning 60 years' worth of collaborative and independent projects by the father-and-son architects. 4 Come With Me To Paris by Gloria Fowler with illustrations by Min Heo (AMMO BOOKS, 2014) - $15 We couldn't resist this adorable introduction to the great architectural monuments of the City of Lights, written for toddlers. Cultivate an appreciation for Parisian landmarks among your favorite wee ones with this poetic jaunt through the city, featuring whimsical illustrations. Sacré-Coeur, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, along with other notable buildings and structures, are captured in rhyming verse. Author Gloria Fowler has taught at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena for more than 20 years. 5