Designs for Living: Houses by Robert A. M. Stern Architects

In Designs for Living Roger H. Seifter Randy M. Correll Grant F. Marani and Gary L. Brewer who lead the residential practice at Robert A.M. Stern Architects present fifteen houses the firm has completed over the past ten years. From contemporary interpretations of the shingle style to robust Mediterranean designs the houses are stylistically diverse reflecting RAMSA’s deep knowledge of history and precedent. Each partner provides insight into the design process and his individual approach to working with clients.  Houses are located in dramatic settings from Napa and Sonoma to the spectacular coastline of the Hamptons and New England. Whether overlooking the ocean or nestled into the mountainside these remarkable houses reveal the architects’ emphasis on the importance of context and their dedication to exploring the nature of place and environment. Each house invokes the vernacular architectural heritage particular to its region while gracefully reflecting its natural surroundings.Connecting contemporary lifestyles to traditional American aesthetics these residences are exceptional both for their timelessness and their ability to evoke a conversation with the past—a dialogue the RAMSA partners believe lies at the heart of architecture.

Hardcover: 400 pages

Publisher: The Monacelli Press; First edition (May 13 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9781580933810

ISBN-13: 978-1580933810

ASIN: 1580933815

Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 1.5 x 12.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 6 pounds