Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman
"One of the guilty pleasures in reading coffee-table books about stunning residences is trying to determine which homes are pictured. Locals will have fun guessing from among the 20 anonymously featured in a new book by one of San Francisco's most respected architects. Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman (Princeton Architectural Press, 2012) features 255 pages of colorful photos of residences inspired by Skurman's love of French chateaux and classical Greek and Roman forms.... 'I'm happiest when I'm designing a house,' Skurman said. 'Work is a joy.' Thumbing through his book is a similar pleasure." -- San Francisco Chronicle"The past is not forgotten for San Francisco-based architect Andrew Skurman. In fact, it is a constant source of inspiration for his eponymous firm's elegant projects throughout the Golden State. A handsome new book, Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman, pairs 20 of the architect's residential and resort designs with floorplans, watercolor studies, architectural diagrams, and photos of his many historical reference points." -- ArchitecturalDigest.com