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Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home (American Institute Architects)
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At the beginning of the new century, there's a groundswell of popular nostalgia for period houses with an authentic pedigree. Regional styles of old homes in all parts of the country have captured the imagination of homebuyers who are disillusioned with the cookie-cutter sameness of new home construction. Many are turning to the history and tradition of their own neighborhoods for inspiration in old houses--themes that will inspire and inform them in building a new home that will preserve a sense of place and the feeling of "home."
Creating a New Old House explores how architects, builders, and craftsmen are reinterpreting the traditional American house. Through photographs and engaging text, brief discussions of history and craftsmanship, and occasional sidelong glances at the workings of real old houses, Versaci employs his "Pillars of Traditional Design" to explain how traditional houses go together and what gives them their unique design appeal. The author explores the creative work of architects, builders, and craftsmen from all corners of America who are creating new "old" houses in a revival of the distinctive traditions of American homebuilding--and refitting them to work for the demands of modern family living.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.370288
EAN: 9781561587926
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561587923
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2007-01-02
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 2007-01-02
Studio: Taunton
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Magnificent -
Great book on how to update older or run down homes. The pictures are beautiful. It is a book on fine taste in home building.
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When building our new house; we turned to this book for inspiration.
The brand new homes in this book feel rooted to the ground. They have quirks and nooks like an old house full of character would have.
There are rooms with a brick wall, hinting at an addition built on over time, although it's a new house.
The subtle character that gives an old house its charm, is on full display with this beautiful book.
I couldn't recommend this book more!
back in time - 
This book was very interesting to look at. The pictures were great if you like old style homes. The title is deceiving. I was looking for a more modern looking style but this book is still a looker but if you're looking to modernize an old home, I would recommend Colonials: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) by Matthew Schoenherr.
Pulled into the Pages -
When you open this book expect not only to view, but become alive in the pages! This book is so full of true "old" techniques, patterns, shapes, forms, and use of the home.
Beautiful, quality pictures to make you feel as if you are right there in each room. Much to gather visually and use for your own home.
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For all home decor needs by Star City Home DecorNice but not what I expected. -
It's a nice book if you are expecting a general overview of renovated houses,
one in each of several architectural types. I had expected more detail about renovating any style of old house.
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