In his bestselling first book, gil schafer explored the qualities that make a house a homearchitecture, landscape, and decoration. It was a wonderful time of celebrating great company and a great work. Only an hour and change outside of manhattan, millbrook is known for its lush landscape and gorgeous homes. The practice is known for new houses and residential renovations that combine american classical and traditional styles, historical and regional precedence, and contemporary preferences.
Mar 02, 2017 for a 400acre working farm in new yorks bucolic dutchess county, gil schafer has written a particularly captivating tale using a vocabulary of rugged fieldstone, painted clapboard, and. Many of you are probably familiar with his work through the many national publications in which it has been featured as he works with many top name designers such. Tour beautiful westview, a classic greek revival designed. To find out more about londonbased designer and writer rita konig, please click here. See more ideas about beautiful interiors, home and house. At the time, they were on holiday in california, where blythe grew up. Lecture and book signing by awardwinning architect and author gil schafer iii with. For awardwinning architect gil schafer, the most successful houses are the ones.
Join him for a talk and book signing on august 14 at the northeast harbor library on. Nov 01, 2017 the book also includes a tour of seven of his projects around the country. Dutch colonial home by gil schafer if youre a fan of historic residential architecture me. For awardwinning architect gil schafer, the most successful ho. A picturesque new york farmhouse embodies historical elegance. Documented in his second book, a place to call home, a tour of this project was also published in milieus fall 2018 edition but i would love to highlight several spaces that i.
Schafer chatted with eal about his upcoming talk, how it ties into his recently released book and what he is hoping resonates with the attendees. Sep 18, 2012 gil schafer s new book does everything that one hopes it will do, and with considerable polish. Sep 21, 2017 gil schafer, a place to call home the most highly anticipated book this year has got to be architect gil schafers a place to call home from rizzoli. Interior designer thomas jayne of jayne design studio, gil schafer of g. In the classic style of a greek revival farmhouse, he created a structure that feels as if it has always been there, grown in stages over. Awardwinning architect and ad 100 member gil schafer is consistently recognized as one of the worlds experts on contemporary classical architecture. The most highly anticipated book this year has got to be architect gil schafers a place to call home from rizzoli. I love the quintessence blogs at home series, including the latest video, a tour of architect gil schafer s country house. Eric piaseckis photography is featured regularly in.
Tradition, style, and memory in the new american house, schafer shows how traditional and classical principles can blend with a sense of place to create beautifully realized. Aug 31, 2017 for those familiar with the architect gil schafers work, his house in brooklin, me. Sep 26, 2017 in his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the great american house, by pulling the curtain back on his distinctive approach, sharing his process complete with unexpected, accessible ideas readers can work into their own projects and taking readers on a detailed tour of seven beautifully realized houses in a. For those familiar with the architect gil schafers work, his house in brooklin, me. Dec 07, 2014 i recently referenced gil schafer, the architect who is on his way to being one of the great american architects.
Gil and deborah nevins on ads new podcast ad aesthete gil schafer iii biography. A place to call home book signing october 11, 2017 we were honored to host a signing of gil schafers new book a place to call home at our boston showroom. Since then, he has become known as one of the countrys greatest proponents of classic residential architecture. The title of this book is a place to call home and it was written by gil schafer iii, eric piasecki photographer. Schafer architect, and interior designers marshall watson and beth webb will present examples of their timeless designs that bridge past and present, with relevance to modern life and reverence for the past. In his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the. The practice is known for new houses and residential renovations that combine american classical and traditional styles, historical and. This past weekend, we were watching this episode which included a tour of an upstate new york home done in the greek revival style the same style being used on part of the project home. Nov 16, 2018 schafer is known for his keen ability to sensitively renovate historic homes, and for building historically accurate new old homes. His new book, a place to call home was recently released, and is on my. This greek revival features 5 bedrooms, a beautiful pool, wonderful views from every room, a gourmet kitchen, tons of fireplaces andddd it was designed by the amazingly talented architect gil schafer one of my faves.
There is no doubt that i am crazy about his work, so i thought it was worth mentioning that his book, the great american house, is superb. Tradition, style, and memory in the new american house that was released at the end of september. Awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is a leading practitioner of contemporary classical architecture. Lecture and book signing by awardwinning architect and author gil schafer iii with complimentary coffee and scones. A day with architect gil schafer architectural digest. From 1999 to 2006, schafer served as president and. A picturesque new york farmhouse by gil schafer the glam pad. Tour a historic gil schafer designed home and our favorite weekend sales and shopping on design chic today. A place to call home by gil schafer reviving charm. Mar 09, 2016 blythe and mark harris, with their children, olive and freddie, at their mill valley, california, home, which was renovated by architect gil schafer and interior designer rita konig. It was published by rizzoli and has a total of 288 pages in the book.
If you have even the slightest interest in architecture and or design you should take a look. If you enjoyed todays tour and youd like to find out more about the work of architect gil schafer, please visit his portfolio here. Schafer architect has 269 photos and videos on their instagram profile. Todays post is more than anything, an excuse for me to show you a stunning farmhouse kitchen inside a colonialstyle house restored by gil schafer and his team. Jul 29, 2017 in his bestselling first book, gil schafer explored the qualities that make a house a homearchitecture, landscape, and decoration. For so many of us in the world of design, any new project emanating from the office of architect gil schafer elicits a sense of excitement. Blythe and mark harris, with their children, olive and freddie, at their mill valley, california, home, which was renovated by architect gil schafer and interior designer rita konig. It was an old summer camp in mill valley aka heaven that was recreated into this beautiful and quirky family home. At home with katie ridder and peter pennoyer youtube. A member of the ad100, a winner of verandas art of design award, and the author of the great american house, his work has been featured in such publications as architectural digest, elle decor, veranda, and the wall street journal. The images i am sharing today are from the new book via gil shafers website and amazon. Two tickets to the peachtree bluff town takeover and touron beauforts signature double decker red buses. Dec 17, 2014 some of the pictures are grouped together, then it skips and they are all throughout the book. A place to call home goodreads meet your next favorite book.
As many of you know, as was chronicled in gil s first book, the great american house, his futile three year search for a real old house led him to this 45 acre property in duchess county, ny, where he ultimately built middlefield 18 years ago. But the completed house which will be included in mr. For a 400acre working farm in new yorks bucolic dutchess county, gil schafer has written a particularly captivating tale using a vocabulary of rugged fieldstone, painted clapboard, and. Ill be back on wednesday with an update on our own home. Tradition, style and memory in the new american house.
Gil schafer if you are drawn to this blog because of your love of design, then chances are, todays interview subject, gil schafer needs no introduction. Gil is delighted to be speaking at two different events in maine this august. It was originally featured in the june 2012 issue of architectural digest, and im not sure how i missed it. Dutch colonial home by gil schafer katie considers. Next, i head up to see fred smith, our rep at the waterworks showroom on 20th street, to find samples of the bathroom tile. Tag along for a visit to architect gil schafers beautiful greek revival country home in our latest at home with video tour. The homes featured in the great american house are really beautiful. How tradition, style and memory can inspire ways of living. I recently referenced gil schafer, the architect who is on his way to being one of the great american architects. He fuses the best of old and new, designing homes that have the look and feel of an old house yet with all the comfort and conveniences of a modern build. Apr 17, 2019 in his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the great american house, by pulling the curtain back on his distinctive approach, sharing his process complete with unexpected, accessible ideas readers can work into their own projects and taking us on a detailed tour of seven beautifully realized houses in a range of styles located around the countryeach in a. Ive waxed poetic before about my love of gil schafer designed homes, but this one might take the cake. Jan 30, 2019 todays post is more than anything, an excuse for me to show you a stunning farmhouse kitchen inside a colonialstyle house restored by gil schafer and his team.
The great american house, and i had to share it with you. This beautiful home was designed by architect, gil schafer in the classic greek revival style and if you didnt know better, you would believe it was an historic home that has been fully restored. His first book, 2012s the great american house, was a huge hit and is one of my top favorite design books in my library. Oct 11, 2017 a place to call home book signing october 11, 2017 we were honored to host a signing of gil schafers new book a place to call home at our boston showroom. I first became familiar with architect gil schafer when his own country home in upstate new york, middlefield, was published well over a decade ago. The book also includes a tour of seven of his projects around the country. Historic beauty in mill valley september 12, 2018 by designchic 4 comments if you arent familiar with the talented team at gil schafer architects and the fabulous london based designer rita konig, you definitely need to keep reading. A place to call home by gil schafer iii the glam pad.
Schafer, best known for conceiving historically focused houses rooted in classical. Tour beautiful westview, a classic greek revival designed for. Ad shadows schafer in anticipation of his latest book launch. Some of the pictures are grouped together, then it skips and they are all throughout the book. In his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the great american house, by pulling the curtain back on his distinctive approach, sharing his process complete with unexpected, accessible ideas readers can work into their own projects and taking us on a detailed tour of seven beautifully realized houses in a range of styles located around the countryeach in a. I love the quintessence blogs at home series, including the latest video, a tour of architect gil schafers country house. I almost didnt purchase this book back in november 2012 when i first came across it because the cover picture, though lovely, is kind of. In his eagerly awaited second book, a place to call home.
Why you have to attend gil schafers upcoming lecture. In his bestselling first book, the great american house, gil schafer explored the qualities. A place to call home invites readers into gil schafers world of comfortable. Gils books, a place to call home and the great american house are. The thirdgeneration architect has designed some of the most beautiful, thoughtful homes in the american vernacular for the past twenty five years and is one of the most. This is a remarkably good book, the great american house, should be on your list. Yes, gil schafer is a trained classical architect, but thats not why i love his book. For awardwinning architect gil schafer, the most successful houses are the ones that celebrate the small moments of lifehouses with timeless charm that are imbued with memory and anchored in a distinct sense of place. Our new book a place to call home gp schafer architect. Tradition, style, and memory in the new american house written by gil schafer iii, photographed by eric piasecki. The 9,000 square foot colonial revival main house was built of connecticut granite fieldstone, and the interior was designed to reinforce the idea that the house grew over time, with the interior architecture and. In his bestselling first book, the great american house, gil schafer explored the qualities that make a house a home architecture, landscape, and decoration. Lecture and book signing at the northeast harbor library.
Gil schafer is not only a talented architect and designer but he is also the author of several books including a place to call home. Designed alongside another favorite designer, rita konig, who brings her english sensibilities to the space, ive always loved the story behind this house. This beautiful home is located on a 400acre working farm in new yorks bucolic dutchess county and was commissioned by a manhattan couple with three children, all avid. As many of you know, as was chronicled in gils first book, the great american house, his futile three year search for a real old house led him to this 45 acre property in duchess county, ny, where he ultimately built middlefield 18 years ago. Tradition, style, and memory in the new american house, published in september by rizzoli is no starkly minimalist abodethe new york times awardwinning architect and author gil schafer celebrated the art of living with a lecture inspired by his book, creating places to call home. Oct 03, 2017 ad shadows schafer in anticipation of his latest book launch. Feb 19, 2014 i just received my copy of gil schafers new book. Alternatively, pick up a book at one of the remaining book tour events. Tag along for a visit to katie ridder and peter pennoyers magical house in the country. Oct 22, 2018 if you enjoyed todays tour and youd like to find out more about the work of architect gil schafer, please visit his portfolio here. May 10, 20 award winning architect and president of the icaa, gil schafer spoke in georgetown about his life, his work, and his book, the great american house. Schafer is a master of his craft and loves what he does. You check out this page to see if gil schafer is coming to a town near you. Schafer architect is a new york citybased architectural firm established in 2002 and led by founder and principal gil schafer iii.
For those familiar with the architect gil schafer s work, his house in brooklin, me. At home in the country with gil schafer video quintessence. Award winning architect and president of the icaa, gil schafer spoke in georgetown about his life, his work, and his book, the great american house. The new york citybased architect is famous for building new homes with historical charm and this new jersey residence published by. Schafer, best known for conceiving historically focused houses rooted in. For awardwinning architect gil schafer, the most successful houses are the ones that celebrate the small moments of lifehouses. A classical designer takes a modern turn in private the new. A classical designer takes a modern turn in private the.
Heres norm standing in front of the visited home with architect gil. His classic american style is the perfect bridge between past and present rooted in history, with a timeless sense of scale and proportion, yet effortlessly translated for comfortable modern living. In his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the great american house, by pulling the curtain back on his distinctive approach, sharing his process complete with unexpected, accessible ideas readers can work into their own projects and taking readers on a detailed tour of seven beautifully realized houses in a. From his discussions of his background and design philosophy to descriptions of the planning and execution of the four projects presented, its obvious that mr. As part of the new york school of interior designs lineup of spring programming, architect gil schafer will be hosting februarys event, creating places to call home. Yes, gil schafer is one of the new ad 100, but thats.
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