Tag Archives: Books

Book: Classical Invention: The Architecture of John B. Murray

November 2, 2013

Beautiful egg and dart moldings, richly grained doors and the elegant simplicity of the balusters create architectural details that are sophisticated and refined. Slideshow

A summer program in architecture at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh changed the career direction of John Murray from uninspired pre-med student to architect. And, from his large and distinguished body of work, fifteen projects are presented in his new book CLASSICAL INVENTION, THE ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN MURRAY.  The book confirms my belief that Murray’s decision to immerse himself in the language of classical design was the right one–his work  has certainly enriched the lives of his patrons and clients.

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Books: Steven Gambrel: Time and Place

November 30, 2012

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Steven Gambrel, friend and influential interior designer, is trained as an architect and brings a skilled eye for architectural details and a deliberate approach to composition in every room he creates. His interiors are stunning and feature his signature mix of modern and traditional, expertly layered with texture, color, objects and anything that captivates his eye. He finds beauty in old things, from weathered painted doors to hardware, and repurposes them in unexpected places for that remarkable added patina. His new book, STEVEN GAMBREL: TIME AND PLACE demonstrates his commitment  to authenticity, his passion for salvage yards, and his keen eye for proportion and scale.

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Books: The Classicist

November 25, 2012

Many of you know that I am on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. The  national headquarters is located in New York and  the organization supports 15  local chapters across the US. The mission of the ICAA is dedicated to making the built environment  more beautiful, sustainable and humane. It accomplishes this through education, publications and advocacy with lectures, salons, classes and travel programs for students, design professionals and the general public.

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The Perfectly Imperfect Home: Deborah Needelman

November 23, 2012

The charming cover of THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT HOME by Deborah Needleman.Slideshow

Last Sunday I was on my treadmill, as I often am at 8:30am on weekends, watching Open House NYC. It is always so much fun when someone I know appears on TV. And, on January 8th Deborah Needleman, editor in chief of the WSJ Magazine and creator of the Off Duty section of the Wall Street Journal, was featured. When I first met Deborah she was the Founding Editor in Chief of Domino, the much missed youthful, lighthearted, helpful shelter magazine that made design accessible and revealed designers insider secrets.

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