Whatever their style, whatever their size, great beach houses have one common
element: They blend the spirit of the sea into the overall mood of the house. A
location by the ocean affects not only the siting of the home, but the layout of
the spaces and the entire design concept. What does water say to us? What is its
elemental pull? Explore these questions through the hundreds of stunning color
photographs and insightful commentary in New Perspective: Coastal Houses.