Kirkpatrick grant c (3 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : New. New from our store. Still in original publisher's shrink wrap.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Near Fine. 1st. Cloth, 256 pages, colour illustrations; 32 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. A massive coffee-table book. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "The stunning houses of Grant Kirkpatrick and his firm, KAA Design, exemplify why so many of us look to Southern California as the pinnacle of sophisticated modern living. Two dozen magnificent custom homes, modern in style, are built of sensuous materials and sited to make the most of nature, views, and sunlight. This collection of visionary residences, shown in gorgeous photographs and colorful drawings, represents the California Dream, by an architect chosen by celebrities including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Matt Damon, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for their personal retreats. Kirkpatrick offers his reflections on these beautiful projectsand the design strategies behind their creation." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Introduction: the nature of nature. THE IDEALS. Reveal: nature, integrity, and timelessness; Weave: seamless outdoor living; Sculpt: form, scale, and proportion; Delight: whimsy and imperfection; Craft: pride, legacy, and longevity; Levitate: bridge, cantilever, and soar. WHERE THEY LIVE. Shipshape; Sand streets; Pacific Belvedere; En plein air; Balance hill; Tower grove. Size: Folio. Collectible.…

Hardcover. Etat : New. New from our store.