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New UPDATED EDITION 2014 The unique Black and White house in Singapore is the most distinctive and imposing of the island's colonial architectural legacy. Surviving examples are testament to their physical and aesthetic durability - a unique tropical style with a colourful pedigree of architectural influences. In this updated edition, an additional chapter on residential life in these extraordinary homes adds depth and added information to an already comprehensive book. The colonials of yesteryear enjoyed a life of undisputed privilege - and even today, many of these beautiful houses continue to serve their original purpose as gracious family homes. Others have been adapted successfully as restaurants, offices and artisan's studios. Researched, written and photographed with flair, Black and White traces their evolution through the architects and practices that designed them - houses as relevant today as when they first appeared over 100 years ago.

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Julian Davison is the son of an architect and grew up in Singapore and Malaysia. He was educated in England and has a doctorate in social anthropology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Dr Davison has edited several reference books and scholarly works relating to the region, including books on Balinese and Indonesian architecture. About the photographer: Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, a world-renowned photographer ,has over 50 books to his credit, including the International bestsellers Thai Style, The Tropical Garden and Arts and Crafts of Thailand (Thames & Hudson), as well as a number of books on spas and wellness, hotels, interior design, architecture and more. Luca was honoured with a knighthood in his native Italy but after a career as an archeologist spent his professional life in Asia. He died in Bangkok, his adopted city in 2013.

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