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Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House [Hardcover]

James Lowell Strickland , Susan Sully , Historical Concepts
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 6, 2012
Beautifully photographed country houses, mountain retreats, and coastal cottages located in and beyond the American South demonstrate this prestigious firm’s talent for translating traditional architecture into charming and inviting designs. Interiors and exteriors combine the formal and informal—drawing equally from refined houses in Beaufort, Charleston, and Savannah, as well as rural farmhouses and rustic cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Simultaneously elegant and casual, a Beaufort-style house combines classic revival details with painted plank walls. A waterfront retreat overlooking a tidal marsh mixes eclectic elements from Southern coastal cottages, such as a tin roof and sleeping porch, with Caribbean details like French doors and Bermuda shutters. Reclaimed planks and beams in a barrier island vacation home capture the romance of living in a converted barn.

Designed for relaxed family living, these homes often include screen porches with swinging daybeds, great rooms with rough-hewed beams and stone fireplaces, and light-filled master suites. Their traditional materials, artisanal craftsmanship, and atmosphere of comfort and hospitality express the spirit of Southern style.

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Editorial Reviews

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"Coming Home serves as a loving tribute to the wide range of styles and influences that combine to form Southern vernacular architecture."

About the Author

James Lowell Strickland is the president and senior partner of Historical Concepts. Established in Atlanta in 1982, the firm has designed plans and buildings for the South’s most respected communities. Their work has earned prestigious design awards and has been featured in numerous magazines. Author and journalist Susan Sully is one of the leading experts on Southern regional architecture and design.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Rizzoli (March 6, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0847838269
  • ISBN-13: 978-0847838264
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Excellent examples of Southern architecture! jesswishn  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I was drawn to this book after seeing a home in a magazine that had been designed by this firm. PeppersMom  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have Book !!! Homes as they should be!!! April 30, 2012
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Excellent examples of Southern architecture! Not the over the top Hollywood version, but the real, authentic "I can't believe this house is new" old South that I grew up with. No short cuts, real wood, nothing done just for effect, but all elements working together in harmony. Beautifully photographed, many ideas you can really use. A real must- have book for anyone wanting an honest straight-forward livable yet elegant Southern home or cottage.In my dreams I will live in one of these homes!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Read on Architecture & Design June 28, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I have collected books on design, architecture and houses for more than 20 years (a passion of mine), and Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House is by far the best book I have read on these topics.

I have purchased many, many house / design books over the years, some worth the purchase and others not as much. I had to review this particular book because it has jumped to the TOP of my favorites list.

The photos showcase southern vernacular architecture, offering a look at new homes and buildings that have been designed with true reminiscence to the past and traditional styling.

What I like most about the book is the fact it covers the architecture firm's views of the houses, which gave me a real sense of the inspiration behind each home or community included in the book. The back flap of the book jacket shows a photo of the co-authors, James Lowell Strickland and his partners. I was glad the photo was included because after reading the book, it was easy to tell how much passion the authors / architects have for their design work.

I highly recommend this book to others because it has wonderfully balanced content, including new homes with traditional appeal, breath-taking interior design, and some of the most gorgeous exteriors and outdoor spaces I have ever seen in a book. There is just the right amount of narrative combined with many colorful photos with detailed captions.

You don't have to be from the South to appreciate this book's Southern regional charm. It also features a cedar-shake-shingled house in Bridgehampton, NY. The house was designed by the co-authors / architecture firm, who were part of a team that traveled to New England and the Mid-Atlantic states to gather inspiration for the home's design.

I am planning to order more copies of Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House, since they will make for nice gifts for several of my family members and friends who love beautiful homes and places as much as I do. I like my own copy too much to loan it to them!
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21 of 27 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Mildly Disappointed... April 17, 2012
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As an architectural designer and draftsman with a strong interest in classical architecture, I've long been interested in the work of this firm - and much of it is exceptional. However I have to say that I was disappointed that this book is more a marketing tool for the firm than a proper monograph. There are NO floor plans for any of the buildings and precious few exterior shots that describe the building in anything more than the most superficial manner. There is very little that allows you to understand the individual houses/buildings as structures. The book is mostly a book of interiors with a few essays that try to explain the architect's design philosophy... I got the feeling that it was an extended "Southern Living" magazine article. I'll keep the book because I have a collection of monographs on Southern architects, but this won't by any means be the star of the show.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Southern style architecture
I found this an interesting book of Southern style architecture today, but nevertheless I was left disappointed. Guess I expected much more in the way of interior decor.
Published 21 days ago by Jo Shafer
5.0 out of 5 stars Southern Style at its' best
If you are considering building a new 'old' home, this book is a must. I am a fan of Mr. Strickland and his staff. What amazing talent and style they have.
Published 1 month ago by Susan T Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Beautiful Book
This book is fantastic and will serve as a fantastic reference for anyone that loves Southern style homes not matter if they are building new or rebuilding. Read more
Published 2 months ago by PupDaddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book about Southern vernacular architecture
I have several good books about Southern vernacular architecture and this one is a welcomed addition, just as good as the others. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M L
5.0 out of 5 stars Coming Home - book review
We purchased a 100 year-old farm home in East Texas. We wanted to restore it to its original glamour and this book has been our "Bible" of visual images. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Charla Emery
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book
Got this for my husband who loves southern architecture. The pictures are beautiful and the text is easy to become lost in. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Cummins
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book
While this book is not a monograph on southern vernacular houses (as one reviewer complains) and does not focus on southern plantation style houses (which disappoints another... Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Daniel
1.0 out of 5 stars HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT
I thought this book would be about typical southern plantation-style houses, but instead it is about cabins, cottages, and converted barns. Don't let the cover fool you. Read more
Published 8 months ago by billy
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
I'm not an expert on architecture- normally not even very interested. I was drawn to this book after seeing a home in a magazine that had been designed by this firm. Read more
Published 8 months ago by PeppersMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book with true southern inspirations
This is a true example of southern design and architecture. This is rife with beautiful homes that were designed by an architecture firm called Historical Concepts. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ashley Blair
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