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These two books are fine additions to the literature of architecture and building from Taunton Press, best known for the magazines Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding. In an introduction and six chapters, Obolensky, who collaborated with Sarah Susanka on The Not So Large House, presents 52 garages, from basic to elaborate. Various styles and purposes are illustrated, including workshops, hobby shops, living spaces, and parking spaces. The extraordinary photography that accompanies the precise text brings the glory of the "Garage Mahal" to life. The result is whimsical in tone yet serious in design and execution detail. Architect Mulfinger and writer/editor Davis accomplish much the same for the cabin. In four chapters "Rustic," "Transformed," "Traditional," and "Modern" they present 36 cabins from across the United States. In addition to exterior and interior photographs, colored renderings of site plans are included where needed. The authors also emphasize the importance of mood and environment. While this book is a bit more serious than Garage, the joy in the discovery of great design operates strongly here as well. These extraordinarily well-produced books are enthusiastically recommended, particularly in communities strong in second-home construction. Alex Hartmann, Williamsport, PA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Filled with lavish color photos of ordinary and unusual garages... it shows what can be done to transform ordinary, mundane garages into creative, attractive, and useful spaces."
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
We all know friends, neighbours and co-workers who have everything in their garage except the family car. The car usually gets booted out the door in favour of lawn furniture and equipment, camping supplies, and anything else that comes along.
In this book, the reader will find a variety of uses for the garage over and above "a place to stash the useful and useless odds and ends." Personally, I liked the greenhouse and studio ideas, but there are others here, too, such as the soundstage that would excite the teen-aged musician in the family, and a playroom to keep younger children amused for hours.
This is one of the first books I have seen on garages and it has some excellent ideas. With over fifty concepts contained here, the book has something to please every lifestyle and virtually every taste. The reader is only limited by their budget, but many of the ideas can be scaled down or expanded upon depending on the financial resources available.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By debushau
Format:Hardcover
This book and the great mass of the photos relate not to the garage, ie, a covered space where cars are stored or where a hobbyist workshop is located, but converted space or living space above a garage. If you're interested in creative garage layout, workshop arrangement, automobile-related storage, etc., this is not the book. If your desire is to turn a hardworking garage into a granny flat, this is for you.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Kira Obolensky finally gives the garage its due as a room with potential far beyond its obvious use in her beautifully photographed, straight-forwardly written book. Great source of inspiration for anyone looking to eke out an extra room or anyone who enjoys spending time in his garage. Fun gift for lovers of architecture, home and style as well as garageophiles (my realtor says it's the #1 room for most men). But beware: your own garage will likely feel inadequate after you peruse these handsome pages.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
No invention
just pictures, no real information. Unlimited funds make any space look "pretty" but all that space hasn't been designed to work within any parameters.
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Robbins
1.0 out of 5 stars
No item received yet
Please take notre i have not received this item yet. I have already sent a couple of email telling about the situation but i have not received any feedback from amazon. Read more
Published 18 months ago by German Morixe
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun book
The book was in great shape, has wonderful pictures and will give my husband lots of ideas for our new home complete with a two car garage.
Published on March 14, 2011 by Charlie's wife
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Tons of ideas for transforming your garage into usable creative space. I'm interested in turning a garage into an artist studio....lots of good ideas here.
Published on January 7, 2009 by L Weatherly
5.0 out of 5 stars
American history of architecture and lifestyle
This book is beautifully photographed and the scope is enormous. The author covers an enormous variety of handsome solutions to storage and leisure time which actually become an... Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by SARA MCREYNOLDS
1.0 out of 5 stars
Isn't a garage a place to store some things, work, park?
The book is almost nothing about the garage you already own. It is about fancy buildings with garage doors to use as offices, dwellings, exhibit spaces, furniture factories,... Read more
Published on November 3, 2004 by Bill Mellentin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Garagenous Zone
Loved "Garage." And for the reader who was looking for the book "Your Garagenous Zone," you can hunt it down at www.garagenouszone.com.
Published on May 18, 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Organization is the name of the game...
My garage will soon be turned into a workshop (and hopefully still park the car in there), and this book has given great ideas. Read more
Published on April 22, 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
If I had the money...
If I had the money I would love to have a garage like most of the ones shown in the book. Well there are actually quite a few cheaper ones, and the book does give a person quite a... Read more
Published on December 11, 2002 by Scott Knudsen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, but..
This book shares the strengths and weaknesses of the ...companion volume, At Work At Home. Gorgeous pictures, fabulous ideas, imaginative re-creations, but precious little for the... Read more
Published on August 26, 2002
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