Published by Flammarion in 2004, “Hideaways” is an evocative journey into the private sanctuaries adults create to escape the pressures of modern life. Sonya Faure explores over 200 diverse models of personal architecture—from rustic treehouses and hidden garden huts to sophisticated weekend studios designed by masters like Le Corbusier. The book illustrates how these “backyard kingdoms” serve as essential retreats for city-dwellers, artists, and writers seeking a place to imagine and dream. With rich photography capturing retreats across three continents, the work serves as both a source of architectural inspiration and a sociological study on the universal human need for a “special place” of one’s own.