the houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick and KAA Design Kirkpatrick, Grant Camden creator text nyu 2018 First edition. monographic eng

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256 p. : ill. ; photo. ; col. ; 32 cm. "A showcase of homes designed by Grant Kirkpatrick, a native son of Southern California. His work evokes a luxurious and idyllic lifestyle through a welcoming modernism that incorporates nature. More than just houses, these homes are personal sanctuaries for their residents as well as individual interpretations of the California Dream"-- Preface -- Introduction: The Nature of Nature -- Part One: The Ideals -- Reveal: Nature, Integrity, and Timelessness -- Weave: Seamless Outdoor Living -- Sculpt: Form, Scale, and Proportion -- Delight: Whimsy and Imperfection -- Craft: Pride, Legacy, and Longevity -- Levitate: Bridge, Cantilever, and Soar -- Part Two: Where They Live -- Shipshape -- Sand Streets -- Pacific Belvedere -- En Plein Air -- Balance Hill -- Tower Grove -- Acknowledgements -- Project Credits -- Grant Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick, Grant Camden Themes, motives KAA Design Group. Architect-designed houses California ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / Monographs NA737.K56 A4 2018 728/.3709794 9781616896584 pucpr 170728 20230124141326.0 eng