Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman - Hardcover

Skurman, Andrew

 
9781616890889: Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman

Synopsis

Architect Andrew Skurman is an unabashed classicist. His award-winning San Francisco-based firm, Andrew Skurman Architects, specializes in designing superbly crafted custom residences inspired by the building traditions of French chteaux, Mediterranean villas, and Georgian country houses. Skurman draws on an extensive architectural library of European and American design with the precision of an eminent art historian, skillfully adapting timeless design elements to suit today's lifestyles. Collaborating with well-respected contractors, interior and landscape designers, lighting and audiovisual experts, and other consultants, Skurman blends modern comfort and conveniences into traditional settings. Featuring gorgeous photography and exquisite watercolor studies, Contemporary Classical showcases an exceptional range of residential work, including the new Pelican Hill Resort on the Newport Coast of California.

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About the Author

Since founding his own firm in 1992 in San Francisco, Andrew Skurman, principal and owner of Andrew Skurman Architects, has run a practice that focuses on high-end, well-crafted custom houses. His expertise lies in Classical architecture and the interpretation of its forms in French, Georgian, and Mediterranean styles.

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