The Country House Ideal
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The Country House Ideal
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Author : Jeremy Musson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Country House Ideal written by Jeremy Musson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Architecture categories.
ADAM Architecture has a worldwide reputation for traditional Western design. Although the practice is based in the UK, it has built award-winning projects of all types around the world, and is known for combining modern interpretations of the Classical tradition with the latest technology. Among its most admired work are its country houses, and 19 of these houses are the focus of this new book, written by architectural historian Jeremy Musson. Robert Adam co-founded the practice (as Winchester Design) in 1986, and has worked with technical director Paul Hanvey for more than 30 years (including at a previous incarnation of the practice). Adam now works with three other architect-directors - Nigel Anderson, Hugh Petter and George Saumarez Smith - to build country houses that are not period reproductions but creative interpretations of past traditions. Each director has his own architectural personality, together producing a body of work that uses historical precedents, including construction techniques, materials, layout and details, to give expression to thoroughly modern works. Their schemes address the modern-day realities of energy conservation, climate control, internet access, computer-managed systems and security - all prerequisites in contemporary house design. Unlike country houses of the past, today's houses must be functional without live-in staff. Kitchens are now the focus of much family life and entertaining, rather than spaces to be kept from sight. These and numerous other practical considerations receive meticulous attention in an ADAM Architecture country house. The book begins with two forewords, with Clive Aslet and Calder Loth offering their interpretations of the ideal country house from a British and an American perspective respectively. The introduction provides an overview of the rich and varied tradition of the English country house, from the medieval manor house to houses of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, and the Classically inspired designs of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through to the architecture of the Gothic Revival and then the Arts and Crafts Movement. Architects associated with the country house throughout the ages include, among others, John Vanburgh, William Chambers, Robert Adam, John Nash and Sir Edwin Lutyens. And now, today, ADAM Architecture is one of the leading practices designing and building new country houses.
The Architecture Of Country Houses
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Author : Andrew Jackson Downing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1850
The Architecture Of Country Houses written by Andrew Jackson Downing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1850 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
The Good Country House Guide
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Author : Lydia Greeves
language : en
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
Release Date : 1993-10-01
The Good Country House Guide written by Lydia Greeves and has been published by Pavilion Books, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-10-01 with Castles categories.
Best Contemporary Country Houses
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Author : Jade De Souza
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Best Contemporary Country Houses written by Jade De Souza and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
Country homes are becoming closer to our hearts and can offer the perfect sanctuary from our busy lives. This gorgeous book is a showcase of the very best contemporary country houses the world has to offer.
The Perfect English Country House
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Author : Candida Lycett Green
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 1991
The Perfect English Country House written by Candida Lycett Green and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Architecture categories.
The Story Of The Country House
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Author : Clive Aslet
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2021-09-14
The Story Of The Country House written by Clive Aslet and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Architecture categories.
The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present The Story of the Country House is an authoritative and vivid account of the British country house, exploring how they have evolved with the changing political and economic landscape. Clive Aslet reveals the captivating stories behind individual houses, their architects, and occupants, and paints a vivid picture of the wider context in which the country house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline before enjoying a renaissance in the twenty-first century. The genesis, style, and purpose of architectural masterpieces such as Hardwick Hall, Hatfield House, and Chatsworth are explored, alongside the numerous country houses lost to war and economic decline. We also meet a cavalcade of characters, owners with all their dynastic obsessions and diverse sources of wealth, and architects such as Inigo Jones, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Sir John Soane and A.W.N. Pugin, who dazzled or in some cases outraged their contemporaries. The Story of the Country House takes a fresh look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring why it continues to hold such fascination for us today.
How To Read A Country House
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Author : Jeremy Musson
language : en
Publisher: Ebury Press
Release Date : 2005
How To Read A Country House written by Jeremy Musson and has been published by Ebury Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Architecture categories.
Why was heraldry so important to the families for whom houses were built? How does the layout of a house reveal the values of the people who lived in it? By reading the architectural features of a house - even simple items such as windows, doors, chimneys and staircases - we can learn so much about the past. Interiors, as well as exteriors, have a story to tell, with floor layouts and contents of rooms revealing much about the people who built and lived in them. We can also read the iconography of a house: its symbols and images, spanning subjects such as classical mythology, religion and British history. Heraldry too is an essential tool for understanding much of the details found in country houses, from coats of arms to crests, or fireplace decorations and ceiling bosses. Through all this, we gain a glimpse into the social world of the families who lived there - and discover that the stories of many country houses are inextricably linked by marriage, royalty or political or military service. Richly illustrated with stunning photographs from the unique archive of Country Life magazine, this book is a joy for all those who want to learn more about our heritage, art and architecture, and the essential characteristics of a classic country house.
The Country House In Perspective
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Author : Gervase Jackson-Stops
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Country House In Perspective written by Gervase Jackson-Stops and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Architecture categories.
In this visual history of the English country house, the author employs the prospect, or "bird's eye view" to illustrate the development of British architecture and gardening over eight centuries. The book is published in association with the National Trust.
American Country Houses Of To Day
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Author : Samuel Howe
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Release Date : 2018-10-22
American Country Houses Of To Day written by Samuel Howe and has been published by Franklin Classics Trade Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-22 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Country House With Designs The Original Classic Edition
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Author : Alexis De Chateauneuf
language : en
Publisher: Tebbo
Release Date : 2013-03-01
The Country House With Designs The Original Classic Edition written by Alexis De Chateauneuf and has been published by Tebbo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Fiction categories.
Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Country House - With Designs. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Alexis de Chateauneuf, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have The Country House - With Designs in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside The Country House - With Designs: Look inside the book: I do not by so doing intend that it should be supposed I think that the many very intelligent architects in this country are incapable of giving me good advice; but independently of my friendship for you, and great respect for your talents, I wish to consult one who is not likely to be so much wedded to the routine of modern Italian villas, Elizabethan houses, and thatched cottages, as is the case with most of our English professors: not that I mean to say anything in disparagement of a Palladian villa, always beautiful, though not always best suited to our climate. ...It is a long time since I was in Italy, and when I was there I did not pay so much attention to architecture as I should do, if I were to go over the same ground again, now that I have got a house to build; but there is a strong impression on my mind that the other parts of Europe may rival or surpass us in palaces and grand architectural monuments, yet that there is no country which would present so many good hints in domestic architecture as England; always referring to the great points, convenience, and comfort; for I own, as fitness is the guiding principles of all perfection in building, I conceive it essential in purely domestic architecture, that a character of fitness for habitation and comfort should always be prominent.