There is nothing quite so relaxing and inviting as being by the water. As the title implies, this compilation showcases beautiful beach houses (both holiday homes and permanent abodes) from around the world. The wide variety of styles and décor on offer will appeal to a cross-section of readers and also provide a great resource for architects and designers. Locations featured include: USA, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Malta, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Indonesia, Canada, Hawaii, Uruguay. Architects featured include: Estes/Twombly Architects, Bernardes Jacobsen Arquitetura, Studio 9one2, Paul Uhlmann Architects, SJB Architects, studioKAP, RAD Architecture, Inc., Artichoke Design Studios, Girvin Associates and Manolo Mestre, Helliwell + Smith: Blue Sky Architecture, Gabbiani & Associati, Humberta Farias, Centrum Architects, Longhi Architects, Alexandros N. Tombazis and Associates Architects Ltd.