Author : John T. Morris
Publisher : Gibbs Smith Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 44,36 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781423601944
Dozens of full-color photographs capture the diverse applications of stone for both interior and exterior designs for the home, covering such areas as flooring, fireplaces, bathrooms, hot tubs, swimming pools, walls, driveways, doors, benches, and sculptures, and offering a description of the different types of materials available--marble, sandstone, flagstone, limestone, and others.
Author : John T. Morris
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 20,72 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781423610984
Explores the work of one of the finest stonemasons practicing today, who employs the traditional art form of hand-chiseled masonry. Journey through 8 properties where Morris' exceptional work abounds while exploring his approach, thought processes and philosophy behind the stunning art he creates in stone.
Author : Anthony Shadid
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 18,82 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0547134665
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Author : Pat Sagui
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 31,28 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607653974
Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, whcih has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers with tips on working with stone, from transporting to cutting and setting. There is also step-by-step instruction on some of the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens.
Author : James B. Garrison
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 33,31 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0847840786
Essential Colonial Revival–style stone houses in bucolic settings—on hillsides, beside streams—and their inviting interiors, by the architect who popularized the beloved form. Stone Houses showcases a beloved kind of home that many of us aspire to own and live in—a place of warmth and security, of charm and romance. The stone house speaks to a very basic dream of stability and comfort, and the houses featured here represent the epitome of this dream. Built in traditional styles with artful construction and considered design between 1904 and 1943, these gems display the hallmarks we associate with the stone house, here polished and beautifully presented: deep fireplaces, thick beamed ceilings, wide plank floors, and country kitchens. Focusing on the work of the eminent architect R. Brognard Okie, who is credited with having greatly contributed to a popular appreciation and understanding of early American domestic architecture and who has had a lasting impact on American residential design, this book will both enchant the reader and serve as an unprecedented resource.
Author : Sarah Gunn
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 43,55 MB
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0643106863
Stone House Construction is a comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating, including property owners, architects and builders. It has a strong theme of historic stone buildings, as traditional forms of building respond to the need for structural integrity and stability over time against weathering. The book covers aspects of building in locally sourced stone, from quarrying on-site to building arches over openings for upper storey walls, and is a source book of examples and methods to help the reader to carry on a tradition of building in local stone. Stone buildings inspire people because they transfer a natural beauty to a human achievement. The book shows many examples of Australian stonework that have not been given exposure in previous architectural references. It promotes Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) through the continuation of a stonework tradition in Australia.
Author : Tom Wilhite
Publisher : Oxmoor House
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,4 MB
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780376013491
All the latest ideas on design and materials, along with essential landscaping advice from landscaping professionals, so that you can create unique outdoor living spaces. Expert designers | Experience garden design and landscaping professionals guide you in creating the patio you want on a budget you can afford Real-world solutions | Pro-designed patios and garden stonework show the best ways to pull all the elements together to create a cohesive, comfortable outdoor space At a glance | Clear, concise charts make it easy to choose materials based on appearance, durability, ease of installation, and price Go green | The latest information n green materials and landscaping techniques
Author : Better Homes & Gardens
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 14,81 MB
Release : 2008-02-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780696236082
This book offers inspiring and creative ideas for using stone in the landscape, including water features and rock gardens, fireplaces and fire pits, and archways and grottos. Materials comparisons, construction specifications, and the basic techniques of working with stone are presented in detail in an easy-to-follow final chapter. Large and small projects are covered, from columns to sheds and pool houses. The process of choosing and managing landscaping professionals is also covered in detail.
Author : Steve Bisco
Publisher : GMC Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,26 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Stone carving
ISBN : 9781861088444
Based mainly on the period styles of carving found in historic buildings and ancient ruins, this book features projects which include a mix of decorative and sculptural objects that can be easily displayed in the home or garden.
Author : Lew French
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 35,74 MB
Release : 2005-08-08
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1423610962
More than 125 gorgeous photographs showcase the beauty of award-winning stonemason Lew French's work in eight different homes, illustrating how rounded fieldstone, gray slate, rough granite, and even curvy driftwood can be incorporated into stunning pieces of functional art.
