{"product_id":"timeless-architecture-homes-of-distinction-by-harrison-design-associates-schiffers-leading-architects-series","title":"Timeless Architecture: Homes of Distinction by Harrison Design Associates (Schiffer's Leading Architects Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing a recent trend to radicalize or modernize domestic architecture  both professional and lay audiences must relearn the lessons of the traditional architect. This book is an excellent 101 course in historic design for todays home  taught by a professor of architecture  illustrated with more than 400 color images. It answers the needs of patrons  professionals  and the merely inquisitive to reconsider the tenets of classical or traditional design that were universally followed for more than twenty-five centuries. Drawing from one of Americas leading design firms  it presents the traditional concepts that all fine buildings must satisfy  being well-built  easy to use  and inspiringly beautiful. The partners of Harrison Design Associates (Bill Harrison  AIA   and Greg Palmer  AIA) answer their clients desires with buildings that fit their context and climate  provide comfortable and familiar imagery  and respond to the time honored desire for a beautiful environment. Many residential designs are presented in three contexts as seen in the writings of the Roman Vitruvius and the Renaissance author Alberti -- beauty  function  and firmness. Beauty is explored through historical styles  including Eighteenth Century American Colonial  Georgian and Federal  Arts and Crafts  American Beaux-Arts  Philadelphia Style  American Eclectic  and Italian Influence. For utility  a tour of twentieth-first century homes includes kitchens and keeping rooms  bath suites  pools  outdoor rooms and gardens  wine cellars  bars  and entertainment rooms. In chapter three  structural materials are discussed and illustrated  culminating in a set of fascinating renovations of residential design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986580402229,"sku":"ByrdShop_0764318950","price":53.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780764318955_5608a705-89a9-4ae4-916e-fb26ddce4298.jpg?v=1772686042","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/timeless-architecture-homes-of-distinction-by-harrison-design-associates-schiffers-leading-architects-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}