Comments on the style saloniste: The Definitive New Architecture Book: ‘Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman’ was recently published by Princeton Architectural Press, New York

i am so happy for andrew's success..i went to ...

2014-11-16T05:37:37.144-08:00

i am so happy for andrew's success..i went to school with andrew in NY as we were classmates at long beach jrhs class 8-16..andrew had a great sense of humor as one of his jokes had us lol in miss plant's english class

Powerful images, powerful words.

2012-10-20T11:47:59.371-07:00

Powerful images, powerful words.

Dear Kit- Love your observation. You are absolute...

2012-10-17T11:55:24.930-07:00

Dear Kit-

Love your observation.
You are absolutely right that each shot--the columns, the exteriors, the doors, the interiors, that bathroom (an apartment on Nob Hill) with the 'quilted' tile floor--and so much more--are so perfect and so elegant.
The key is that Andy is a classically trained architect--and he has traveled the world looking at the real thing, the best examples of centuries-old classical architecture. His proportions and materials are all sublime--and yet he is not trying to make these houses look old! That's the key. He trims the molding and simplifies the detail so that everything looks crisp and contemporary. But first he gets the proportions and placement right. No wonder he is so popular.
Oh, the house...it is in CARMEL VALLEY...and you are right it looks like the Napa Valley.It's on a large property at the end of a miles-long road, very lovely.
See you soon, DIANE

Diane there is so much to see in his work.. these ...

2012-10-17T11:47:35.393-07:00

Diane there is so much to see in his work.. these images are wonderful... I love love the setting of the huge Georgian home in the golden hills of (I'm guessing here) north of San Francisco in the hills of wine country?

Splendid as are all your posts!

xo

Kit

Dear Philip- Thank you so much for this appraisal...

2012-10-16T22:25:58.985-07:00

Dear Philip-

Thank you so much for this appraisal of Andy's work.
It's fortunate for us that he is in San Francisco. So inspiring...and just ten minutes away along Sacramento Street.
Philip--as I look at Andy's ultra-polished and beautifully proportioned architecture, I see how important it is for everyone to see classical modern architecture at its best. Everything is correct. The columns are so elegant. The placement of windows and doors is impeccable. This is design by a classically trained architect--not guesswork.
Thanks Philip...see you at the antique show.
very best, DIANE

Breathtaking images, and Skurman re-energizes clas...

2012-10-16T22:14:47.800-07:00

Breathtaking images, and Skurman re-energizes classicism as a philosophy that is not only compatible with contemporary living, but enhances it. Classicism is not really at odds with Modernism, and it was Skrman himself who related to me the Mies was, in an underlying sense, a classicist. While there are few out there as Skurman who are as conversant today with classical orders, Palladian ratios and proportion, his work, I think, ultimately is about an idea that is truly timeless.Loved your post, Diane, the images, text, and as always, about intriguing ideas, and a pleasure to look at and read.

Dear Greet and Michael and Peggy- You are all abs...

2012-10-16T18:55:39.739-07:00

Dear Greet and Michael and Peggy-

You are all absolute experts and I so appreciate your wonderful comments.
I also love enthusiasm..it will get you through life, I believe.
I agree that Andrew is a genius architect--and that his houses are poetic, emotional, elegant, and human in scale.
I'm always so happy when readers discover Andrew's work--and tell me that they dream of having a house by his firm. Delicious.
very best, DIANE

Skurman makes wonderful "eye falls" whic...

2012-10-16T08:11:28.362-07:00

Skurman makes wonderful "eye falls" which I adore! would love to work with him. Sent this to a friend/client. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

I am thrilled that there is finally a book on Andr...

2012-10-16T06:50:03.480-07:00

I am thrilled that there is finally a book on Andrews work which gives us a glimpse into his extraordinary work. I have had the privelege of working on two projects with Andrew and his office. The perfection of the interior architecture makes the interior decoration easy! Thank you for sharing.

Michael

Andrew is a genius!!! I definitely order his new b...

2012-10-16T05:03:29.156-07:00

Andrew is a genius!!!
I definitely order his new book!
Thank you for letting us know about it!!
xx
Greet

Hi Tara- Agree with you on landscaping. Essential...

2012-10-15T20:58:20.330-07:00

Hi Tara-

Agree with you on landscaping. Essential.

Hi Columnist...far away and not so...(wish I was in Bangkok on the way to Burma...)-
Yes...well...keep Andrew Skurman in mind.
He's mild-mannered, extremely learned, and wonderfully generous and kind to his clients.
Plus...look at the drawings and plans and models! So inspiring. Be sure to stay in touch, DIANE

Quite recently I was expressing to my better half ...

2012-10-15T20:32:49.897-07:00

Quite recently I was expressing to my better half how I would like to build a neoclassical house, but with elements designed for today's living, and Andrew Skurman looks like he would be the man with the plan. (I merely have to find the moolah, and the choice piece of land.)

Adore trinities. Client, interior designer, archi...

2012-10-15T13:09:55.198-07:00

Adore trinities.

Client, interior designer, architect is MISSING huge element.

Landscape.

Garden & Be Well, XO Tara