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House RulesĀ documents the beauty and relevance of Deborah Berke's vision by articulating eight guiding principles to achieve an enriching domestic space. Her rules range from how to design a meaningful sequence from indoors to out, to the need for abundant storage to live an uncluttered life.Ā House RulesĀ delves deep into Berke's working process and her thoughtful approach to design, showcasing more than fifty residences.
An inspiring guide for home owners and those aspiring to build a house,Ā House RulesĀ also addresses such timely factors as environmental sustainability and innovative construction techniques. Drawing on these examples of her user-friendly contemporary designs,Ā House RulesĀ demonstrates how to craft a serene space for modern living. Photographs of compelling details richly illustrate her principles, underscoring both the poetry and practicality of her ideas.
About the Author
Deborah Berke's well-established New York firm, Deborah Berke Partners, has created an extensive body of work with a distinct and lasting character, including a significant portfolio of residential, institutional, and hospitality projects. Berke is also a professor (adjunct) of architecture at Yale University. Rick Moody is the author of the novelsĀ Garden State, The Ice Storm, and Purple America, among others, as well asĀ The Black Veil: A Memoir with Digressions, which was awarded the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for the Art of the Memoir.
Description
House RulesĀ documents the beauty and relevance of Deborah Berke's vision by articulating eight guiding principles to achieve an enriching domestic space. Her rules range from how to design a meaningful sequence from indoors to out, to the need for abundant storage to live an uncluttered life.Ā House RulesĀ delves deep into Berke's working process and her thoughtful approach to design, showcasing more than fifty residences.
An inspiring guide for home owners and those aspiring to build a house,Ā House RulesĀ also addresses such timely factors as environmental sustainability and innovative construction techniques. Drawing on these examples of her user-friendly contemporary designs,Ā House RulesĀ demonstrates how to craft a serene space for modern living. Photographs of compelling details richly illustrate her principles, underscoring both the poetry and practicality of her ideas.
About the Author
Deborah Berke's well-established New York firm, Deborah Berke Partners, has created an extensive body of work with a distinct and lasting character, including a significant portfolio of residential, institutional, and hospitality projects. Berke is also a professor (adjunct) of architecture at Yale University. Rick Moody is the author of the novelsĀ Garden State, The Ice Storm, and Purple America, among others, as well asĀ The Black Veil: A Memoir with Digressions, which was awarded the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for the Art of the Memoir.
