Awardwinning architect and ad 100 member gil schafer is consistently recognized as one of the worlds experts on contemporary classical architecture. His first book, 2012s the great american house, was a huge hit and is one of my top favorite design books in my library. On designing mud and laundry rooms and other overlooked. Building a 19thcentury greek revival in dutchess county, n. Rizzoli international has published two books by gil schafer, the great american house 2012 and a place to call home 2017. On designing mud and laundry rooms and other overlooked spaces.
Awardwinning architect and author of the new book a place to call home, gil schafer believes the most successful houses are the ones that celebrate living houses with timeless charm that are imbued with memory and a distinct sense of place. American architect gil schafer is known for creating personal and timeless homes that celebrate the lives of their owners. Its this dialogue between past and present that enables him to interpret traditional principles for a multiplicity of architectural styles within contemporary ways of living. Awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is one of the worlds leading experts on contemporary classical architecture. Gil schafer iii on tradition, renovation essentials, and more. Tag along for a behind the scenes visit to architect gil schafers iconic greek revival country house, middlefield, in upstate new york. A picturesque new york farmhouse embodies historical elegance. A member of the ad100, a winner of veranda s 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. Gil schafer has written a particularly captivating tale using. Jan 01, 2018 awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is a leading practitioner of contemporary classical architecture. They are spaces intended for making and keeping memories. A member of the ad100, a winner of verandas art of design award, and the author of the.
Photography below is via architectural digest and g. 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. Awardwinning architect and author of the new book a place to call home, gil schafer believes the most successful houses are the ones that celebrate livinghouses with timeless charm that are imbued with memory and a distinct sense of place. Oct 15, 2018 an interview with architects mark ferguson, russell windham, and gil schafer iii three of our countrys esteemed architects, mark ferguson, russell windham, and gil schafer iii, talk about classical design, how their environment shaped their ideas, and where they find inspirationand sometimes that elusive euphoria. Written by gil schafer iii, foreword by bunny williams.
Schafer, best known for conceiving historically focused houses rooted in. Please call 2257529565 to reserve a copy or visit us in store to view our selection of library favorites. See more ideas about home, interior and home decor. For those familiar with the architect gil schafers work, his house in brooklin, me. Here gil translates the rules of classic architecture for. As a traditional architect, gil schafer specializes in building new old houses as.
Our new book a place to call home gp schafer architect. I am such a huge fan of gil schafers work, and i highly recommend his books the great american house. 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. Jul 29, 2017 awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is a leading practitioner of contemporary classical architecture. Schafer was a young architect living in new york, he began to dream of buying and restoring a 19thcentury greek revival house in the hudson valley as a weekend retreat. This mill valley project by awardwinning architect gil schafer iii in collaboration with british interior designer rita konig has been the topic of numerous blog posts, several of them right here at cafe design. Aug 19, 2011 the new york architect gil schafer iii is an elegant anachronisma classicist who has made traditional architecture the height of fashion. At home in the country with gil schafer video posted on december 3, 2017 by stacey bewkes 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.
Dec 08, 2017 writing about architect gil schafer is always a pleasure. Once given secondclass status, behindthescenes, backofhouse spaces such as mud and laundry rooms are ready for their close upsand architect gil p. Smith, schafer is the man to call, whether you are undertaking the resuscitation of an 18thcentury house or building a new home you want to. The featured project on gil schafers website currently is the william c. For awardwinning architect gil schafer, the most successful houses are the. Schafer architect is a new york citybased architectural firm established in 2002 and led. Awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is a leading practitioner of contemporary classical architecture. Gil schafers latest book, a place to call home rizzoli, 2017, is available for sale at fireside antiques along with a vast curation of books on design and interiors. To that end, schafers brandnew book, a place to call home.
A member of architectural digests ad 100 and a winner of verandas art of design award, schafer is a member of the yale school of architecture deans council, a trustee of the thomas jefferson foundation, and served as president and then. I design houses to be comfortable, gracious, and understated, and to stand the test of time, architect gil schafer told ad. 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. In his new book, a place to call home schafer follows up his bestselling the. Gil schafer iii will deliver the 2020 lecture entitled unlocking the mysteries of place. Gil shares his love of embracing tradition and memory, why we should pursue our ideas with rigor and clarity, and the importance of moving past our comfort zone. 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. Sep 18, 2012 acclaimed architect gil schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history.
A few months ago, a wellregarded modern architect urged me to investigate the work of gil schafer iii. An interview with architects mark ferguson, russell windham. Dec 03, 2017 tag along for a behind the scenes visit to architect gil schafer s iconic greek revival country house, middlefield, in upstate new york. At home in the country with gil schafer video quintessence. When paired with crisp white trim, it sets off the architectural details in a room. The timing seemed fortuitous, so i obtained a copy and dived in. Gil schafers architecture is so beautiful and well proportioned. Dec 05, 2018 gil schafers country home in upstate new york, called middlefield, is one of the most exquisite ones you will find in america. Tradition, style, and memory in the new american house. In his first book, schafer covers the three essential cornerstones of creating a. Mar 02, 2017 a picturesque new york farmhouse embodies historical elegance.
The occasion is frequently because ive spied a new project on his site or spoken to him to get insight about a past one, but im delighted today to celebrate the publication of his fabulous first book, the great american house. Shortly afterward, i heard about schafers new book, the great american house. Nov 01, 2017 american architect gil schafer is known for creating personal and timeless homes that celebrate the lives of their owners. A place to call home by gil schafer reviving charm. Acclaimed architect gil schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a. In his first book, schafer covers the three essential cornerstones of creating a great traditional house. Schafer architect, middlefield, dutchess county, new york, 1999. Essentially, schafer believes a house is truly successful when the people who live there consider it home. After three years of searching in vain for just the right property in the region, gil schafer decided to built his own from scratch.
Everything is more informal these days, says architect gil p. Grounded in historic american architectural traditions and taste, the firms houses celebrate the way people live today. 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. The practice is known for new houses and residential renovations that combine american classical and traditional styles, historical and regional precedence, and contemporary preferences. We also talk with gil about simple design using beautiful materials, collaboration, his work with miles redd, and how he. Building a 19thcentury greek revival in dutchess county. As a traditional architect, gil schafer specializes in building new old houses as well as renovating historic homes. Gil schafers book the great american house was the first interior design book i ever purchased. He discusses the important interplay between the interior architecture and the fabrics, furniture, and wall treatments. The new york architect gil schafer iii is an elegant anachronisma classicist who has made traditional architecture the height of fashion. Sep 26, 2017 awardwinning architect gil schafer iii is a leading practitioner of contemporary classical architecture. In his bestselling first book, the great american house, gil schafer explored the qualities that make a house a home architecture, landscape, and decoration.
He designs new homes that look as if they were old, but classic and welldesigned old houses. His exquisite restorations across east coast america unite historic tradition with contemporary living. Schafer, best known for conceiving historically focused houses rooted in classical. Gill schafers middlefield bedroom, at his home in the hudson valley, new york is an example of schafers traditional tastes at its finest. The nod is for his ungilded paintings of the duke of york and for his love of things a having missed yet another calling, one as an architect, i always like to. A classical designer takes a modern turn in private the. An interview with architects mark ferguson, russell. Good design runs in his family, gil schafer is the. The great american house acclaimed architect gil schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. Then, we are joined by the incredible architect gil schafer. This latter, awardwinning architect gil schafer does effortlessly. We kick off todays episode with some talk about our favorite super bowl hosting tips, tricks, and recipes.
A classical designer takes a modern turn in private the new. I have a visceral attachment to this color because it is so similar to the color of the exterior of my grandmothers house in thomasville, georgia. Architect, gil schafer, inspires both a twinkle in my eye and a lopsided nod. Gil schafer is an architect and designer who almost needs no introduction. Schafer architect is a new york citybased architectural firm established in 2002 and led by founder and principal gil schafer iii. A day with architect gil schafer architectural digest. Aug 31, 2017 for those familiar with the architect gil schafers work, his house in brooklin, me. Tradition for the way we live now and a place to call home. 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. Apr 26, 2016 the salmonypumpkin shade has a vibrant warmth. An interview with architects mark ferguson, russell windham, and gil schafer iii three of our countrys esteemed architects, mark ferguson, russell windham, and gil schafer iii, talk about classical design, how their environment shaped their ideas, and where they find inspirationand sometimes that elusive euphoria. A picturesque new york farmhouse by gil schafer the glam pad. I do realize that ive crossed the fine line between admiration and obsession a long time ago. Schafer architect has 269 photos and videos on their instagram profile.
Beloved by such stylesetters as decorators miles redd and michael s. The most highly anticipated book this year has got to be architect gil schafers a place to call home from rizzoli. Smith, schafer is the man to call, whether you are undertaking the resuscitation of an 18thcentury house or building a new home you want to imbue with an old soul. The twinkle is for the roman numerals after his name, his picture holding a dog and his farm upbringing. Ad shadows schafer in anticipation of his latest book launch. Nov 16, 2018 photography below is via architectural digest and g. Schafer, who uses classicist traditions to create bluechip spaces steeped in elegance and charm. Gil schafers country home in upstate new york, called middlefield, is one of the most exquisite ones you will find in america. Acclaimed architect gil schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. In his bestselling first book, the great american house, gil schafer explored the qualities that make a house a home architecture, landscape, and. The homes will be even more lovely 50 years from now.
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