Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home

by Russell Versaci

Overview

Through hundreds of inspiring photos and engaging text, the author describes what gives traditional homes their enduring appeal, and illustrates the creative work of builders who are forging the movement toward building new homes that capture old-home sensibility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561587926
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/02/2007
Series:	American Institute Architects Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Russell Versaci has been practicing traditional architecture for two decades. His firm, Russell Versaci Architecture, is noted for creating thoughtful, carefully executed designs for period-style homes that reflect a mastery of history. His first book, "Creating a New Old House," promotes the author's "Pillars of Traditional Design," a set of principles for creating authentic traditional architecture. Versaci's designs have been featured in national magazines, including "Traditional Home, Southern Accents, House Beautiful, "and "Southern Living," as well as on Good Morning, America.

Editorial Reviews

"People love old houses. Versaci explains why, and shows what it takes to create such enduring quality in home design today"
—Philip Morris, former Senior Architecture Editor, Southern Accents

"Versaci presents a masterful survey of the best in new, historically inspired homes...and shares the techniques that architects use to achieve historical resonance and emotional impact."
—Clem Labine, Editorial Director, Traditional Building

"The quality of the architecture presented in this book is excellent."
—Andres Duany, architect, founder of New Urbanism, Duany Plater-Zyberk & amp; Company

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