The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine is a feast for the senses, with 20 lovely projects, from a lakeside retreat to. Bobby can be reached through richard at our montgomery office. Dont expect bobby mcalpine to talk about the virtues of twostory foyers, indoor basketball courts and showy oversized rooms when he kicks off the 20 red diamond lecture series at the eighth annual antiques in the gardens at. During my research for masculine interiors, i remembered that the king of the most handsome rooms in the world is bobby mcalpine. This, our third book published by the fine folks at rizzoli, will be available october 1st. Join us for a day of style and design with lectures, book signings, floral. He creates homes with a soulful, timeless presence, including those built here in nashville, which started with two italianateinspired houses in the late 90s and continues today with a south african cape dutch that is just plain pretty.
Pulling from regional materials and references, most often dreamy locales in the american south, the creations of his firm, mcalpine, are extraordinarily lyrical and, as the books title promises, poetic. Bobby mcalpine is one of the most revered architects in america today. Residential architecture and interior design partnership. Architect bobby mcalpine and interior design partner susan ferrier share their. In the introduction to his new book, poetry of place rizzoli, architect bobby mcalpine explains how his passion for and knowledge of myriad aesthetics and styles gives him the freedom to crossbreed things that have never met before but somehow embolden each other portrait by sarah dorio. Mcalpine understands that each house tells the story of how it became a home. Hays town award winner bobby mcalpine we visited the celebrated architect in his 1965 atlanta home to talk about his life, career, and what hes learned from living in someone elses modern design. Mcalpine works in partnership with architects greg tankersley, chris tippett, john sease, and david baker, and. Throughout its 288 pages, mcalpines voice comes on as strong as if you were chatting with him in his office. In their newest book, the famed design team discusses the principles that guide their extraordinary work and share ideas for creating atmospheric environments. Written by kate abney photographed by susan sully portrait by erica george dines.
Bobby mcalpine books list of books by author bobby mcalpine. To quote bobby mcalpine, this new book picks up the conversation that i began in my last one. Bobbys critically acclaimed book, the home within us, remains a rizzoli best seller, and poetry of place, was released in october 2017. Through his poetic voice, bobby mcalpine narrates the story of each residence, pointing out its unique qualities. Marie flanigan interiors the finer points bobby mcalpine. Our favorite, bobby mcalpine, recommended it on his blog and he also happens to be good friends with jane and cindy. Bobby mcalpine how interesting to consider that the villa within john saladino is an inspiration to the home within bobby mcalpine. A romantic capedutch inspired lakefront house in batonrouge, oldworld refinement, suffused with light. Architect bobby mcalpine and interior designer susan ferrier will be the keynote speakers at atlanta decorative arts center tuesday, april event begins at pm. Bobby mcalpine will be featured speaker at antiques in the. Judith nasatir is a lifestyle writer who cowrites design books, including nancy braithwaite.
That thrill for narrative is central to his second book, poetry of place. Susan sully is a renowned architecture expert who has authored numerous books, including bobby mcalpines the home within us. Bobbys popular furniture line, mcalpine home, is available nationwide. We find sanctuary in a place that mirrors our soul. Theres not much sense in marking our favorite pages in this book with postits because, well, almost every page should have one. Mcalpines house in montgomery is a favorite of many of his devotees and many were especially curious to know who lived in that house now and what it. Through his poetic voice, bobby mcalpine narrates the story of each. Bobby mcalpines new book, poetry of place highlights his exceptional range of architectural talent. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine bobby mcalpine. He builds houses that look as if they have been there for years, yet still possess a fresh curb appeal. We want you to respond to these pieces with your emotions and feeling. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine, and more on. Bobby mcalpine, award winning, renowned architect, is one of my all time favorites.
Im so glad the book is out it was a labor of love they always are and it can take awhile to get things together, but its. Oct 31, 2017 architect bobby mcalpine recently debuted yet another accomplishment in his prolific career. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine by bobby mcalpine, susan sully online at alibris. Bobby mcalpine founded the thirtyfiveyearold firm mcalpine in montgomery, alabama, now with additional locations in new york, atlanta, and nashville. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine rizzoli new york, 2017 buy the book more from architect bobby mcalpine. In my mind, mcalpine is a name synonymous with excellent architecture. Born in an alabama sawmill town, bobby mcalpine designed his first house at he age of five and has not stopped since. To quote bobby mcalpine, this new book picks up the conversation that i. As we explore historical references and clues to the past, we move forward with a modern offering for todays interiors. This is a brandnew book we are thrilled to share with you from famed designers jane schwab and cindy smith of circa interiors and antiques. In their newest book, the famed design team discusses the principles that guide their extraordinary.
The finer points with bobby mcalpine marie flanigan. We sit down to talk about how he integrates houses within the landscape, a gardens role in the planning of architecture, and his early creative leanings. The latest book to showcase his residential work profiles twenty projects. Reflections on design, was selected on that very principle. The latest book to showcase his residential work profiles twenty projects, narrated by mcalpine. Through his poetic voice, bobby mcalpine narrates the story of. In particular, i closely watched a house being built on argonne drive, a. Hays town award winner bobby mcalpine southern living. Along with his furniture line, bobby is the author of the home within us, the critically acclaimed bestselling book from rizzoli publications, coauthor of art of the house, and his much anticipated third book, poetry of place, released in the fall of 2017.
Bobby mcalpine is the author of the home within us 4. A gorgeous interior from our art of the house book from famed design team of bobby mcalpine and susan ferrier. The latter is a concept, sentimental and individual. Macrae designs welcomes you to a new collection by bobby mcalpine. These days, ray divides his time between the firms nashville office and its expanded new york office, which allows him to keep one foot in the city and other in his native south. Bobby mcalpine founded his thirtyfiveyearold firm in montgomery, alabama, now with additional locations in new york, atlanta, and nashville. Catching up with bobby mcalpine over his 30year career, this architect has had a profound influence on the kinds of houses being built in neighborhoods across north america. Architect, romantic, poet, and entrepreneur, he envisions home as a timeless, graceful, and emotionally evocative place. Were elated to announce the publication of our new book, poetry of place. Architect and designer bobby mcalpine creates idyllic houses that.
The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine, published by rizzoli, architect bobby mcalpine transports readers through time and around the globe, translating influences and creating fresh takes on classic styles. Mcalpine always leaves on the ceiling fan and the turner classic movies channel, so when he comes home from traveling, his house feels instantly alive. Im so glad the book is out it was a labor of love they always are and it can take awhile to get things together, but its such a valuable. Architect bobby mcalpine and interior design partner susan ferrier share their poetic approach to creating beautiful interiors in this followup to the bestselling the home within us. Architect bobby mcalpine allows no ambiguity when defining the difference between a house and a home. He holds both architecture and interior design degrees and he continues his lifetime of learning in the worlds classroom.
A new book by bobby mcalpine and susan ferrier tells the tale behind the making of five very special houses. The best house is the house that looks like how we feel inside. Oct 11, 2017 bobby mcalpine founded his thirtyfiveyearold firm in montgomery, alabama, now with additional locations in new york, atlanta, and nashville. Today, known simply as mcalpine, the firm embraces a brilliant and eclectic family of architects and interior designers with offices in alabama, tennessee, georgia and new york.
Mcalpine works in partnership with architects greg tankersley, chris tippett, john sease, and david baker, and interior designers susan ferrier and ray booth. Recently, we welcomed bobby mcalpine as a guest on the skirted roundtable where he discussed the first house he built for himself modeled after edwin lutyens famous house homewood. This volume features the recent projects of mcalpine, one of the countrys most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses exemplifying the charm and elegance of traditional and vernacular english, american. Bobbys critically acclaimed first book, the home within us 2010, quickly became and remains a. Bobby mcalpine has long been one of my interior design idols.
Im so glad the book is out it was a labor of love they always are and it can take awhile to get things together, but its such a valuable experience. The finer points with bobby mcalpine marie flanigan interiors. The first book elegantly highlights some of mcalpines signature projects from the past 20 years by way of poemlike short stories. Dec 01, 2009 the first book elegantly highlights some of mcalpine s signature projects from the past 20 years by way of poemlike short stories. And, so for this months tribute to a great interior designer whos inspired me, im going with the great bobby mcalpine. Discover the work of bobby mcalpine and his partners, from a sleek tennessee home to a traditional house in baton rouge, louisiana. I would like to start things off by congratulating you on your beautiful new book we just got our hands on one and our team cant stop oohing and ahhing over it. Our fall book tour is in its crescendo, and we are heading into the last few events.
Bobby s popular furniture line, mcalpine home, is available nationwide. I think i love everything this man does, whether its designing a custom house, renovating an existing structure or just doing interior design he is a unique talent, a true genius, and someone who was blessed to be born with great taste. Below is our 20172018 book tour schedule of launch parties, lectures, book signings and events. The paintings, by artist michael marlowe, are of his beloved lake martin in alabama. We are gearing up for next weeks release of our new book, poetry of place, the new architecture and interiors of mcalpine and we will soon be on the road again. Oct 12, 2017 i would like to start things off by congratulating you on your beautiful new book we just got our hands on one and our team cant stop oohing and ahhing over it.
Written by both mcalpine and susan sully, this elegant book, photographed splendidly by. A decade later, reuniting with bobby mcalpine, his former professor, ray returned to mcalpine as a partner in its interior design firm. Architect bobby mcalpine recently debuted yet another accomplishment in his prolific career. Bobby s critically acclaimed first book, the home within us 2010, quickly became and remains a rizzoli bestseller. In particular, i closely watched a house being built on argonne drive, a charming street in the heart of buckhead. At only 4 inches wide and 6 inches tall, featuring only black and white photographs, the petite book has certainly whetted my appetite for what is to come in the fullsized, presumably color second book. Dec 06, 2017 discover the work of bobby mcalpine and his partners, from a sleek tennessee home to a traditional house in baton rouge, louisiana. See all books authored by bobby mcalpine, including art of the house. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine by bobby mcalpine and susan sully 2017, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Architect and designer bobby mcalpine creates idyllic houses that wed historical.
Experience the poetry of a bobby mcalpine home 1stdibs. Following from their first book, the home within us, this book profiles twenty stunning projects, from a stone tower folly standing in the gardens of a tudorstyle house to a humble yet elegant wooden lakeside retreat. Nov 09, 2017 bobby mcalpines new book, poetry of place highlights his exceptional range of architectural talent. Following from their first book, the home within us, this book profiles twenty stunning. Architect, romantic, poet, and entrepreneur, he envisions home as a. During my research for masculine interiors, i remembered that the king of the most. The new architecture and interiors of mcalpine hardcover. An appealing approach to creating dwellings blending vernacular styles, fine craftsmanship, and indigenous materials. Birmingham, al, 2058689199, talk and book signing with bobby mcalpine. Like his first retrospective published nearly a decade ago, mcalpine narrates this volume in the same thoughtful voice his fans have come to knowthat of an architect who speaks more about soulful retreats rather than showplaces. My racing certainties by bobby mcalpine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This volume features the recent projects of mcalpine, one of the countrys most highly respected architecture and. Some of my favorite projects are represented here and the signature style of bobby mcalpine is on full display. I think i love everything this man does, whether its designing a custom house, renovating an existing structure or just doing interior design he is a unique talent, a true genius.
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