Ten Houses (Alfredo DeVido, Architects) [Paperback]

Michael J. Crosbie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1998

The Ten Houses series makes the most important elements of architectural design available to a large and varied audience. Each infinitely useful volume presents one of the world’s foremost architects and features 10 of his or her finest residential works-including presentation, drawings, sketches, and working drawings. These full-color, highly affordable volumes will enhance any library, providing an essential reference for architecture students and individuals looking for home design ideas.

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About the Author

Oscar Riera Ojeda is an editor and designer who practices in the United States, South America, and Europe from his office in Boston. he is vice-director of the Spanish-Argentinian magazine Casa Internacional and is the creator of several series of architecture publications for Rockport Publishers, including Contemporary World Architects, Ten Houses, Single Building, and Art and Architecture. Other architectural publications include the new American series for the Whitney Library of Design, as well as several monographs on the work of renowned architects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564964094
• ISBN-13: 978-1564964090
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,684,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael J. Crosbie has made significant contributions in the fields of architectural journalism, research, teaching, and practice. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Catholic University and is a registered architect in the State of Connecticut. He has served as an editor at Architecture: The AIA Journal, Progressive Architecture, ArchitectureWeek.com, and is editor-in-chief of Faith & Form, a quarterly journal on religious art and architecture. He is also a frequent contributor to Architectural Record and writes about architecture and design for the Hartford Courant. He is the author of more than 20 books on architecture, including five books for children. Dr. Crosbie is Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Hartford, and has served as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University and Catholic University. He has also lectured and served as a visiting critic at architecture schools in North America and abroad, including the University of California (Berkeley), the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and the Moscow Architectural Institute. Dr. Crosbie has practiced with Centerbrook Architects and Steven Winter Associates.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Praise for one of our most thoughtful & talented architects, January 25, 2003

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This review is from: Ten Houses (Alfredo DeVido, Architects) (Paperback)

Alfredo De Vido won my admiration years ago for his consistent efforts in designing carefully considered residences and commercial projects in a wide variety of responsive, exciting and inspiringly original contemporary styles, wonderfully matched to his clients' programs. Anyone recognizing real architectural excellence will enjoy the beautiful and instructive photographs and drawings (including interesting construction details) of this New York master architect's fine work. If you take De Vido's lifework to heart as I have, you will also greatly enjoy Alfredo De Vido: Selected and Current Works (The Master Architect Series III)/ISBN 1875498761 as well as his own books - House Design: Art and Practice/ISBN 047152980X, Designing Your Client's House/ISBN 0823013073, and Innovative Management Techniques For Architectural Design and Construction/ISBN 0823072916.