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The Great American House : Tradition for the Way We Live Now by Gil Schafer III (2012, Hardcover)

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Format: Hardback or Cased Book. Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications. Publication Date: 9/18/2012. Your source for quality books at reduced prices.

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Acclaimed architect Gil Schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. As a traditional architect, Gil Schafer specializes in building new "old" houses as well as renovating historic homes. His work takes the best of American historic and classical architecture--its detailed moldings and harmonious proportions--and updates it, retaining its character and detail while simultaneously reworking it to be more in tune with the way we live now--comfortable, practical, family-oriented. In his first book, Schafer covers the three essential cornerstones of creating a great traditional house: architecture, landscape, and decoration. He discusses the important interplay between the interior architecture and the fabrics, furniture, and wall treatments. In-depth profiles build on these essays, including Schafer's own new "old" house in the Hudson Valley; the renovation of a historic home in Nashville designed by Charles Platt in 1915; and the restoration of a magnificent 1843 Greek Revival mansion in Charleston. Filled with hundreds of interior and detail shots, The Great American House is an invaluable resource for anyone who loves old houses and traditional design.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0847838722
ISBN-13
9780847838721
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128350644

Product Key Features

Book Title
Great American House : Tradition for the Way We Live Now
Author
Gil Schafer III
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Decorating, Regional
Publication Year
2012
Genre
House & Home, Architecture
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
12.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
10.2in
Item Weight
69.3 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Na7205
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"Each of the 256 pages in this tome is an inspiration to build one perfect home in your lifetime." ~ Papercity.com "These pages document Schafer's love...and illustrate how thoughtful architecture can infuse the spaces in which we live with meaning." ~Veranda Magazine "Anyone that has loved a house- or wants to fall in love all over again with their old one should get this book. Better yet-if your don't believe in Love- get the book, Schafer will convince you it can be found at Home." ~ Littleaugury.com "This is a remarkably good book season, The Great American House, should be on your list." ~ mrsblandings.blogspot.com, "...a stunning testimony to a life well-lived. His work melds the best of the past, present and future, with each home beautifully thought out, romantic and dreamy. Each of the 256 pages in this tome is an inspiration to build one perfect home in your lifetime." ~ Papercity.com "These pages document Schafer's love...and illustrate how thoughtful architecture can infuse the spaces in which we live with meaning." ~Veranda Magazine "I opened the book, and before I knew it, a few hours had passed. And really, I can't imagine a better way to spend a few hours than to read Gil's engaging text and pore over the big, beautiful photos of his work." ~ The Peak of Chic "Anyone that has loved a house--or wants to fall in love all over again with their old one should get this book. Better yet-if you don't believe in Love- get the book, Schafer will convince you it can be found at Home." ~ Littleaugury.com "This is a remarkably good book, " The Great American House", should be on your list." ~ mrsblandings.blogspot.com, "Each of the 256 pages in this tome is an inspiration to build one perfect home in your lifetime." ~ Papercity.com "These pages document Schafer's love...and illustrate how thoughtful architecture can infuse the spaces in which we live with meaning." ~Veranda Magazine, "Each of the 256 pages in this tome is an inspiration to build one perfect home in your lifetime." ~ Papercity.com "These pages document Schafer's love...and illustrate how thoughtful architecture can infuse the spaces in which we live with meaning." ~Veranda Magazine "Anyone that has loved a house- or wants to fall in love all over again with their old one should get this book. Better yet-if your don't believe in Love- get the book, Schafer will convince you it can be found at Home." ~ Littleaugury.com
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
728.0973
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by *flowerfarmer*Jun 01, 2017
Excellent resource for building or remodeling classic homes
I first became aware of Gil Schafer in Russell Versaci's book 'Creating a New Old House' which was my "Bible" when rehabbing and adding on to a stone house in the mid Atlantic. I fell in love with Mr. Schafer's new home in the Hudson Valley which was featured in the book. I've always hoped I might be able to build a new old house and my husband and and I are considering just that so I looked up Mr. Schafer's work and found this book. It covers his Hudson Valley home in much more depth--drool--and other homes he has worked on for clients. He is clearly one of the best as evidenced by those he has worked with. The pictures and landscape plans are wonderfully helpful. The forward of the book is by Bunny Williams which speaks volumes. If you are considering a build or are remodeling an old home this could be a valuable resource. I know that I often held books up to weary carpenters to show them exactly what I wanted. If you don't you will get the boring cookie cutter look that has spread across the landscape of America. Stand firm and make your contractor build the details the way you want them. It doesn't even have to cost more if you tell them from the beginning. Gil Schafer is a master and this book beautifully illustrates his craft.Read full review
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by melhivyleagueFeb 14, 2018
Gorgeous Book
Beautiful pictures take you on a strolling journey through history and architecture. The details were captured perfectly and the content is engaging. I will revisit this book many times I’m sure.
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by rutheshumat_0May 11, 2017
Just a great book
I read about his Grandmothers plantation a while back. He takes you to these wonderful places.
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by hart811Aug 03, 2023
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by jcrane.2012Aug 06, 2022
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