Three and a half years after the international success of World's Finest Homes comes World's Finest Homes II a new journey through 29 extraordinary residences that redefine contemporary living across the globe. Bound in natural linen and crafted with the same care as the homes it celebrates, this second volume offers an intimate looks into architecture and interior design at their most refined where luxury speaks softly and beauty endures. From the urban sophistication of penthouse in Miami to the serene elegance of a beach-side retreat in Maui, each home tells a story of places, personality, and purpose. Throughout the book, readers will discover homes in Toronto, Los Angeles, Sydney, São Paulo, Sun Valley, Austin, Dubai, The Hamptons, Ireland, and beyond each designed by some of today's most inspiring architects and interior designers. SELLING POINTS: . This lavish coffee table book, bound in natural linen, showcases 29 of the most inviting residences, each embodying quiet luxury and understated elegance . A celebration of modern dwellings that are as diverse as their settings - a sculptural residence rising from the Nevada desert; a villa along the Côte d'Azur bathed in Mediterranean light; a tranquil farmstead in Tennessee where craftsmanship and landscape converge; and an historic château in Belgium brought gracefully into the present 400 colour illustrations