California contemporary : the houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick and KAA Design

The stunning houses of Grant Kirkpatrick and his firm, KAA Design, exemplify why so many of us look to Southern California as the pinnacle of sophisticated modern living. Two dozen magnificent custom homes, modern in style, are built of sensuous materials and sited to make the most of nature, views, and sunlight. This collection of visionary residences, shown in gorgeous photographs and colorful drawings, represents the California Dream, by an architect chosen by celebrities including TomHanks and Rita Wilson, Matt Damon, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for their personal retreats. Kirkpatrick offers his reflections on these beautiful projectsand the design strategies behind their creation. Cover Title Dedication Copyright Contents 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 Acknowledgments Project Credits About the Author "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"-- Provided by publisher