Tradition Made New
Houses with a Sense of Soul and History
Published on 9. September 2025
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-8478-7447-7 (ISBN)
Description
Architect Adams has long had a passion for design. His appreciation for how things are made had its genesis in his childhood experiences on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina. As a boy, Adams always had a pencil in hand, sketching for hours. Today, it is his understanding of craft and response to place that sets him apart. Informed by Adams s deep knowledge of historic precedents, proportions, and details, the homes featured in this book are imbued with soul, whether it s a charming house in the woods on the lake, a refined contemporary beachside retreat, or a traditional manor house in town. While the homes featured range in scale and style Tudor, Arts and Crafts, French country, Southern farmhouse Adams imbues each with natural materials such as bespoke architectural details in millwork and molding, arched doorways, and oversized windows. He brilliantly weaves wood, stone, copper, and other natural substances through the interiors to create an effect that casts a spell inside and out. These are houses that are grounded in the past, designed for the present, and intended to remain beautiful and functional over the long term.
Reviews / Votes
AD Best Design Book Releases This Season, According to AD EditorsHouse Beautiful Best New Design Book of 2025: "Growing up on a farm in North Carolina, architect Timothy Adams cultivated a keen respect for how things are built. That reverence permeates his first book, which gives an intimate look into the historical background, authentic craftsmanship, and intrinsic depth that colors each of his homes."
Interior Design Master Class Favorite Interior Design Books for 2025: "Timothy S. Adams's architecturally grounded homes honor craft, place, and timeless design principles. From lakeside retreats to traditional manors, each project showcases his masterful use of natural materials-wood, stone, copper-as rendered in bespoke details. Rooted in historic precedent yet designed for contemporary living, the houses in Tradition Made New underscore the value of good taste, creating enduring spaces meant to delight for generations."
"Atlanta-based architect Tim Adams showcases 10 expressive homes in Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History (Rizzoli, $57.50). Rooted in craft with a deep sense of place, each project reveals Adams' mastery of natural materialsand bespoke details, presenting a fresh perspective on classic design." - Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
200 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Dimensions
Height: 309 mm
Width: 247 mm
Thickness: 39 mm
Weight
2084 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8478-7447-7 (9780847874477)
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Persons
Timothy S. Adams is an award-winning architect and a lifelong scholar who draws inspiration from many classic architectural forms and styles. With offices in Atlanta and Newnan, Georgia, T. S. Adams Studio Architects works across the country as well as abroad. Beth Webb is an interior designer and the author of An Eye for Beauty and Embracing Beauty. Kyle Hoepner is a design and lifestyle writer, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, other leading publications, and several books.