California Contemporary
The Houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick and KAA Design
Published on 15. May 2018
256 pages
978-1-61689-738-3 (ISBN)
Description
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Two dozen custom-designed homes that welcome in sunlight and accentuate gorgeous vistas, and the architect's thoughts behind them."
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Luxe Interiors + Design
The stunning houses of Grant Kirkpatrick and his firm, KAA Design, exemplify why so many of us look to Southern California as the pinnacle of sophisticated modern living. The twenty-four magnificent custom homes featured in this book, modern in style, are built of sensuous materials and sited to make the most of nature, views, and sunlight.
This collection of visionary residences, shown in gorgeous photographs and colorful drawings, represents the California Dream, shaped by an architect chosen by celebrities including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Matt Damon, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for their personal retreats. Kirkpatrick offers his reflections on these beautiful projects-and the design strategies behind their creation.
"Beautiful... For anyone who loves contemporary design and architectural masterpieces." - Library Journal
The stunning houses of Grant Kirkpatrick and his firm, KAA Design, exemplify why so many of us look to Southern California as the pinnacle of sophisticated modern living. The twenty-four magnificent custom homes featured in this book, modern in style, are built of sensuous materials and sited to make the most of nature, views, and sunlight.
This collection of visionary residences, shown in gorgeous photographs and colorful drawings, represents the California Dream, shaped by an architect chosen by celebrities including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Matt Damon, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for their personal retreats. Kirkpatrick offers his reflections on these beautiful projects-and the design strategies behind their creation.
"Beautiful... For anyone who loves contemporary design and architectural masterpieces." - Library Journal
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Princeton Architectural Press
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Person
Grant Kirkpatrick, a native son of Southern California, writes and speaks frequently on Southern California as a hotbed for design. His work has been extensively published in design magazines such as Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, New York Times, L.A. Times, Coastal Living, Sunset magazine, and the Robb Report. His outdoor furniture is available through Design Within Reach, as well as a line of prefab homes.
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Introduction: The Nature of Nature
- Over Time
- The Farmer
- The Marriage of Contrasts
- Part One: The Ideals
- Reveal: Nature, Integrity, and Timelessness
- Weave: Seamless Outdoor Living
- Sculpt: Form, Scale, and Proportion
- Delight: Whimsy and Imperfection
- Craft: Pride, Legacy, and Longevity
- Levitate: Bridge, Cantilever, and Soar
- Part Two: Where They Live
- Shipshape
- Sand Streets
- Pacific Belvedere
- En Plein Air
- Balance Hill
- Tower Grove
- Acknowledgments
- Project Credits
- Photography Credits
- About the Author
