From Library Journal
This plan book describes 150 predesigned luxury homes, ranging in size from 2300 to 8300 square feet, that have been selected from the offerings of seven design firms. An order form for obtaining full plans ($200-$700) is included. Home luxury is defined as increased size, scale, architectural drama, attention to detail, and interior amenities (e.g., formal entry and exercise room), with construction costs not indicated. One-page entries include a paragraph of description, pen-and-ink drawing of the exterior, floor plans, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, and price of blueprints. The widely varied styles include Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, Ultra Contemporary, and Texas Prairie Mansion. On one level this book is simply a catalog for blueprint purchase, but it does have some value to libraries for browsing and as a record of the taste of luxury home builders who are interested in adaptations of previously designed homes.
- Douglas G. Birdsall, Texas Tech Univ. Libs., Lubbock
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Douglas G. Birdsall, Texas Tech Univ. Libs., Lubbock
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
