<p>A black home commands attention. Black adds drama, sophistication, and edginess to residential architecture. In <strong><em>Modern Houses in Black</em></strong>, Susan Redman explores the trend in black home design through a curated collection of twenty-eight residential properties across the world. <br>Illustrated with striking images of houses sited in either urban settings or remote rural landscapes, the book features these bespoke residences confidently displaying their dark exteriors, making a bold statement wherever they are located. <br>By including interviews with architects who explain their design choices for structure and materiality, from black-stained or burnt wood and metal cladding to black glazed brickwork and tinted concrete, Redman provides insights for current developments in the trend. <br>The homes featured will appeal to lovers of distinctive design, particularly to those who appreciate both the elegance and daring that black offers modern residential architect