Barn: Preservation and Adaptation, The Evolution of a Vernacular Icon
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847842894 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. David Larkin is a book designer, editor, and art director whose work includes The Essential Book of Shaker, Frank Lloyd Wright: The Masterworks, and Frederick Law Olmsted, among other books. Elric Endersby and Alexander Greenwood are principals of The New Jersey Barn Company and coauthors, along with David Larkin, of Barn: The Art of a Working Building
They also show successful efforts to restore, adapt, and repurpose these simple, soulful structures. This revised and updated edition of Barn coincides with the premiere of the PBS series Barnstruck and describes the process of barn preservation through relocation, focusing on the work of The New Jersey Barn Company, whose dedicated efforts over thirty-five years have saved more than 150 structures.. Barns embody the ethos of another age, one still to be found in these beautiful buildings. Due to the ravages of time, weather, and neglect, these essential American edifices are threatened as never before. This richly illustrated volume from leading barn historians and preservationists is a celebration of a quintessential American architectural form. Their book reminds us that barns are as much a part of us as our love of apple pie and should be cherished for their artistry and cultural significance. Widely rev
"beautiful photographs of barns that have been re-imagined as homes, retail or other commercial spaces, mussums and rustic retreats." -Houston Chronicle
"A lovely gift for new farm owners!" according to Christopher. This also was a gift to my clients that purchased a farm house with an old barn. They loved the book.. Five Stars Amazing pictures for great ideas. Five Stars Triathlon King of Pain Great book.