The book explores the British architect-designed house as a 'vehicle for the investigation of architectural ideas' by Britain's second generation modernist architects and designers, and demonstrates the ways in which architectural discourse and practice intersected with the experience, performance, and representation of domestic modernity in post-war Britain.

Fiona Fisher, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Kingston University, London, UK

Introduction, 1. Kenneth Wood: An Introduction, 2.The Modern House, 3. House for an Artist: Whitewood, 1958, 4. Flexible House: Wildwood, 1958, 5. Timber House: British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers' Competition, 1957, 6. Exhibited House: Vincent House, 1959, 7. Developing House: Fenwycks, 1959, 8. Show House: Hampton House, 1961, 9. Converted House: Torrent House, 1965, 10. House for Art: Picker House, 1968, Conclusion