Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine
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An appealing approach to creating dwellings blending vernacular styles, fine craftsmanship, and indigenous materials. This volume features the recent projects of McAlpine, one of the country’s most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses exemplifying the charm and elegance of traditional and vernacular English, American, and European styles blended with a modern sensibility. Following from their first book, The Home Within Us , this book profiles twenty stunning projects, from a stone tower folly standing in the gardens of a Tudor-style house to a humble yet elegant wooden lakeside retreat. Through his poetic voice, Bobby McAlpine narrates the story of each residence, pointing out its unique qualities. Featured are an exotic Florida Panhandle beach house; a Tuscan-style horse farm; a rambling Colonial Revival compound; and a miniature European manor house, among others. These dwellings are classically understated and welcoming. With its gorgeous photography of inspiring interiors and exteriors, Poetry of Place will appeal to those interested in design romancing the past. Review: Beautiful collection of McAlpine's architecture! - Lovely book! Beautiful photography that captures McAlpine's exquisite talent. High quality prints and paper from beginning to end. Includes some sketches that allow the reader a glimpse of the project in the planning stages. I highly recommend this to anyone that appreciates architecture and home design. Review: Love this book - Not only is this book really great to look through and read and has such beautiful inspiring pictures, but it also looks gorgeous on display in our home.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 204 Reviews |
C**.
Beautiful collection of McAlpine's architecture!
Lovely book! Beautiful photography that captures McAlpine's exquisite talent. High quality prints and paper from beginning to end. Includes some sketches that allow the reader a glimpse of the project in the planning stages. I highly recommend this to anyone that appreciates architecture and home design.
K**J
Love this book
Not only is this book really great to look through and read and has such beautiful inspiring pictures, but it also looks gorgeous on display in our home.
G**G
Fabulous book of beautiful homes
McAlpine designs beautiful and comfortable homes. I enjoyed the book and used it also to learn. Added to my collection. I love design.
A**K
Poetry of Place
Book OK. A little farfetched.
L**G
Very satisfied
The book arrived quickly, in perfect condition, and securely packaged. Couldn't have asked for anything better!
L**D
Beautiful Book
This is an excellent book on architecture and interiors. Being from Alabama, I'm partial to Bobby McAlpine's work and bought this book for my daughter, who is an interior designer. The book is very well written, has beautiful photographs that will inspire your creativity and makes a great coffee table book.
M**R
beautiful, tangible interpretation of their wants and needs
Bobby McAlpine IS Architecture .... His knowledge of true architecture is his first qualification....Yet he literally and professionally and most of all he generously listens to his clients and gives them a most magical home...of their own ....an exquisite, beautiful, tangible interpretation of their wants and needs....Their is no one since Frank Lloyd Wright that has displayed such talent...But unlike Wright he is gracious... the most lovely soul....It is a privilege to be present in his genius
R**P
Beautiful book
I have always been a HUGE fan of this architect and when I saw he had a book, I was so excited! It is easily one of my favorites and did not disappoint.
F**N
Heart felt and flawlessly crafted homes
Uplifting, magical, inspiring...so much more than most books on architecture and interior design. It makes me so happy to know that there are those with the vision and resources to create such authentic and truly beautiful homes, and live in them! Highly recommended.
S**N
Gorgeous book
This is a gorgeous book. I will savour reading and gushing over the beautiful pictures. Plus the architectural information is also interesting.
R**Y
Five Stars
All is well
A**R
Glorious! Truly spectacular.
Ray Booth and McAlpine and their team are beyond words. Their spaces ... well... Its subliminal. Its understood in so many ways without a word .. I truly love every page.
D**E
Regretted buying this book
I was truly looking forward to reading details about the different projects. Although the pictures are beautiful, it is lacking in dialogue.
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