Traditional American Rooms Winterthur Style Sourcebook

Author : Brent Hull
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781607650355

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Traditional American Rooms (Winterthur Style Sourcebook) by Brent Hull Pdf

The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the Winterthur' s most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each room' s discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.

Author : Brent Hull,Christine G. H. Franck
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-31
Category : Architectural woodwork
ISBN : 1565234456

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Traditional American Rooms by Brent Hull,Christine G. H. Franck Pdf

The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the Winterthur's most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each room's discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.

Author : Brent Hull,Christine G. H. Franck
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1565233220

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Traditional American Rooms by Brent Hull,Christine G. H. Franck Pdf

An ideal sourcebook for architects, woodworkers, and homeowners, this beautiful reference showcases the stunning architectural details of the Winterthur Museum. This guided tour explores 33 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods with stunning photography, architectural terms, detailed drawings, and fascinating commentary.

Author : Brent Hull
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-02-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471416227

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Historic Millwork by Brent Hull Pdf

* Features hundreds of detailed illustrations from actual period millwork catalogs. * Demonstrates how to properly specify millwork. * Include a glossary of key terms.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822037548989

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marianne Cusato,Ben Pentreath,Richard Sammons,Leon Krier
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781402776229

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Get Your House Right by Marianne Cusato,Ben Pentreath,Richard Sammons,Leon Krier Pdf

“[A] much needed book both for homeowners who want a beautiful and well proportioned house and for the professionals who help them to realize that dream.” —Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and author of The Not So Big series and Home by Design Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award–winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right—to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the dos and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings—clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying “avoid” and “use” versions of the same elements side by side. “This ‘Rosetta stone’ of design will guarantee Cusato a place in the history of twenty-first century American architecture.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “[Cusato] provides a vision of how we live together and build on our planet, and points out the consequences of flawed building practices not only to our environment, but to our spirit and our soul.” —Michael Lykoudis, Dean, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture

Author : Ruth Lord,R. W. B. Lewis
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0300070748

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Henry F. Du Pont and Winterthur by Ruth Lord,R. W. B. Lewis Pdf

The story of Henry du Pont and the museum of Americana he envisioned.

Author : Brent Hull
Publisher : BrownBooks.ORM
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781612542034

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Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age by Brent Hull Pdf

The author of Traditional American Rooms examines the evolution of home construction, making a case against mass-produced homes. HISTORY®’s Lone Star Restoration star, Brent Hull is a master craftsman, and hands-on preservationist. Hull—a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist for architectural non-fiction—challenges us to consider the impact our decisions will have when building a house. What do our homes say about us? What stories are they telling? Are they declarations of integrity, beauty, and heritage? Or do they suggest we have lost our sense of value, craft, and harmony? Nationally recognized as an authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings, and millwork, Hull is uniquely qualified to speak to the craft of building and art of design. In an age of “instant”‘ homes, how do we build something timeless that weaves a tale of character, values, history, and heart? The decisions we make for our homes are not inconsequential. What we build defines us. In fact, the contrast between the way we build today and how structures used to be built has become only more vivid. What happened to craft? What happened to the art of building? Our values and what we believe about life have changed as well. We have come to see houses as a tradable commodity. We live in a time that is obsessed with “what’s next?” We need to be careful of fooling ourselves into thinking that a bottom-line mentality is the best way to approach building a home. Now is the time to examine ourselves, our motives, and our hearts. Praise for Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age “Part call to action, part exploration of technique, the result is a persuasive and enjoyable reminder that our homes are reflections of ourselves . . . . A pleasing, educational look at traditional home construction.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Brent Hull
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1565233859

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Hull Historical Molding Catalog by Brent Hull Pdf

A visual resource that profiles the best and most popular designs from the golden age of American millwork, this collection showcases authentic moldings from the Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Period Revival, and Eclectic eras of style. Taking the guesswork out of selecting appropriate millwork for any home, this reference features more than 500 moldings and categorizes them by original date, maximizing ease of use. From beam ceiling details and window casings to rosettes, wainscots, and cornice and crown moldings, this manual can be adapted to any type of home, including Spanish, Prairie, Tudor, French or Mission style. Further resources include a brief history of the key types of moldings and a look at how molding catalogs have changed throughout time.

Author : Sir William Chambers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Architecture
ISBN : NYPL:33433082117213

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A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture by Sir William Chambers Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Winterthur Museum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Decorative arts
ISBN : 091272465X

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Guide to Winterthur Museum & Country Estate by Anonim Pdf

Winterthur offers a rare combination of beauty, history, art, and learning. Nestled in the scenic Brandywine Valley of Delaware, the estate is the former home of three generations of du Ponts, including Henry Francis du Pont, a scion of the family whose industrial achievements played a significant role in American history. Entering the estate, visitors encounter tangible reminders of its past. Rolling meadows, freshwater ponds, stone bridges, greenhouses, dairy barns, a vast garden, workers' housing, and an imposing mansion all remind us of the days when Winterthur figured prominently in the American country estate movement. In the 1920s, the property encompassed more than 2,600 acres and housed some 250 resident workers. It consisted of numerous farms; the finest dairy herd of Holstein-Friesian cattle in America; an expansive, wooded landscape with a naturalistic garden; and a family manor house that provided the perfect setting for country-house weekend entertaining. While developing the family home as a country estate and collecting the finest American decorative arts, H. F. du Pont was also beginning to envision a wider role for his Winterthur--one that would eventually include opening the mansion and grounds to the public, offering all a glimpse of life in the past: "My idea of Winterthur is that it is a country estate museum, to show Americans of the future what a country place and farm were like." Since 1951, its guests have enjoyed just that experience. Today Winterthur's thousand-acre estate offers much for visitors to explore: a world-class museum of decorative arts that celebrates the best in style and craftsmanship; a romantic landscape of incomparable beauty that imparts the peace and great calm of a country place; a naturalistic garden that combines the art of horticulture and landscape design; and a superlative research library that supports Winterthur's graduate programs in early American culture and art conservation.

Author : Robert Adam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1991-04-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015047743979

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Classical Architecture by Robert Adam Pdf

In Classical Architecture Robert Adam traces the history of classical design to the present day and provides examples of virtually every one of its applications.

Author : Nancy E. Berry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 161673504X

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Architectural Trim by Nancy E. Berry Pdf

Author : Jay Silber
Publisher : Creative Homeowner Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1580110789

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Decorating with Architectural Trimwork by Jay Silber Pdf

Shows homeowners how to choose and use moldings and trim. Includes design concepts. Over 500 full-color photos and illustrations.

Author : William R. Ware
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780486137698

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The American Vignola by William R. Ware Pdf

This includes tables of the Classical Orders, measured drawings of monuments, and practical instruction on classical design. 304 illustrations.