The American Houses of Robert A. M. Stern
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847814335 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stern is one of the country's most prolific and inventive architects. The visual presentation of the houses is accompanied by an introduction which provides an overview of the common themes in the architect's work, and a project list, which includes detailed information about each project.. As demonstrated by the projects presented here-- generously illustrated through color photographs, drawings, and watercolors-- the architect has created in each house a complete domestic world for his clients to inhabit. Stern presents thirty-one of his most significant houses in the United States. Working within a historical tradition of domestic architecture, he has created rich and evocative designs that call on the forms of the past and the values of American culture while responding to contemporary needs.The American Houses of Robert A.M. This diverse group, which ranges in location from the seaside to the mountain
An annotated project list provides additional information on each house. . Ward Jandl, National Park Svce., Washington, D.C.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Stern's exquisitely romantic country estates, beach cottages, and in-town mansions have graced the pages of architectural journals and design magazines for over 25 years. Essential for collections on U.S. Clive Aslet's introduction is respectful; the photographs are breathtaking, capturing Stern's careful attention to details of architecture, furnishings, and landscaping. This lavish book contains 31 of his most-noted designs, from the Venturi-inspired Wiseman house of 1965 to the more recent projects influenced by the works of McKim Mead and White, Sir Edwin Luytens, and Charles Platt. For the most part, Stern's houses represent new old architecture; they clearly recall an earlier, m
"Five Stars" according to historyjoe. Great resource. Text and photos just great. A nice addition to my library.