works of Carol A. Wilson Architect Wilson, Carol A., Carol A. Wilson 1953- creator author. Pinna, Enrico writer of foreword. Pallasmaa, Juhani writer of introduction. Leroux, John 1970- interviewer. text nyu 2017 1st. edition monographic eng

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207 p. ill.; col.; plans.; maps.; 29 cm. This intimate portrait of eight houses by the Maine architect Carol A. Wilson illustrates how 'local' is an idea as close to architecture as it is to food. Focusing on climate, seasons, views, local materials, the ecological history of building sites, and collaborations with local artisans, Wilson crafts exquisitely designed and built houses that celebrate the beauty of New England and the power of architecture to combine modern forms with a traditional built landscape. Following introductory texts by Enrico Pinna and Juhani Pallasmaa, and a conversation between Wilson and John Leroux, each project opens with a foldout of plans--transitioning from hand-drawn to computer-aided--and information about the house, before culminating in brilliant exterior, interior, and detail photographs. The book closes with an interview in twenty questions that elaborates on Wilson's working principles and the history of her studio for the past thirty years. Foreword by Enrico Pinna -- Introduction by Juhani Pallasmaa -- Beauty and vernacular with John Leroux -- Writer's Studio -- Mayor House -- Mills House -- Beach House & Pavilion -- Bisharat House -- Mere Point -- Weir Residence -- Batson River House -- Twenty questions. -- [Carol A. Wilson ; contributions by Enrico Pinna and Juhani Pallasmaa]. Include index Wilson, Carol A 1953- Themes, motives Wilson, Carol A 1953- Interviews Architecture, Domestic Maine History 21st century Architecture, Domestic New Hampshire History 21st century NA737.W54 A4 2017 728.09741 9781616896119 1616896116 2016050180 pucpr 161031 20220801122915.0 eng