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These exceptional houses—distinguished by their classical style and artistic integrity—represent the highest level of design and craftsmanship, fashioned for historic taste. A return to classicism and traditional styles has been widely observed in the world of architecture and design, and the houses in this volume represent the finest examples of new design based on historical precedents. These stunning residences are graced with regional character, impeccable craftsmanship, and classic beauty. Collaborating with leading landscape designers, decorators, and artisans, architects Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian have produced homes that—whether country estates, suburban houses, or city apartments—are exquisite examples of timeless design for those who are inspired by historic styles. With lush photography capturing the allure of these of exteriors, interiors, and details—as well as original drawings and plans—the book will appeal to architects, interior designers, and homeowners with an eye for fine design and anyone wishing to be inspired by the poetry of history. Recognized by Architectural Digest in 2010 as being among the most important and influential architecture firms at work today, this beautifully illustrated volume presents Ferguson & Shamamian's finest work, including new houses, apartments, alterations and additions, and unbuilt design plans. Each of the nineteen homes featured in the book will be presented in detail, with full color photography and project descriptions written by the architects themselves. Eleven unbuilt projects will be represented by drawings, and eleven alterations and additions will be included in an appendix.

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The book explores functional and artistic elements of residential site design, with a focus on appreciation of quality and updated standards for site development, maintenance techniques and training. It clearly illustrates and discusses the actual procedures and underlying principles utilized by experienced residential site designers. The "Second Edition" features two totally new chapters designed to assist designers to become more sensitive to the environment and the architectural character of the house.

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The author was the draughtsman to Her Majesty's Surveying Ship 'The Beagle'

lloRE than three years have elapsed since the occurrence of thc evcnts }'ccorded in this volume. The interval, with thc exccption of the last few months, has been chiefly spent by the author tossing about on the -vide ocean. Sailors are the only class of men who now-a.-days see anything like stirring adventure; and many things which to fire-side people appear strange and romantic, to them seem as com .. mon-place as a jacket out at elbows. Yet, notwithstanding the familiarity of sailors with all SOl'ts of curious ad venture, the incidents recorded in the following pages have often served, when "spun as a yarn," not only to relieve the weariness of many a night-watch at sea, but to excite the warmest sympathies of the author's shipmates. He has been therefore led to think that his story could scarcely fail to interest those who are less familiar than the sailor with a life of adventure. In his account of the singular and interesting people among whom he was thr

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; CHAPTER I; The Sea-Longings for Shore-A Land-sick Ship-Destination of the; Voyagers-The Marquesas-Adventures of a :Missionary's Wife; among the Savages-Characteristic anecdote of the Queen of Nuku·; l1cva •• 41 •••••• 'I' , II II , ; CHAPTER II; Passage from the Cruising Ground to the Marquesas-Sleepy times; aboard Ship-South Sea Sce,nery-Land ho !-The French Squadron; discovered at anchor in the Bay of Nukuheva-Strange PilotEscort; of Canoes-A Flotilla of Cocoa-nuts-Swimming Visitors-; 1; The Dolly boarded by them-State of affairs that ensue, ••••• ~ • 9; CHAPTER III; Some account of the late operations of the French at the MarquesasPrudent; conduct of the Admiral-Sensation produced by the arrival; of the Strangers-The first horse seen by the Islanders-Reflections-; Miserable subterfuge of the French-Digression concerning; Tahiti-St:izure of the island by the Admiral-Spirited conduct of; an English Lady II •• t II ••••••• II