A House on the Water: Inspiration for Living at the Water's Edge: Amazon.ca: Robert Knight, Randy O'Rourke: Books

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"Emphasizing the ways good architecture affects perception and mood, Robert Knight offers valuable lessons in how to create a waterside home that embraces both its site and its occupants."

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There is a universal longing to live near the water... and this inspiring book can make that dream come true. What's it really like to live near the sea (or on a lake or at the river's edge)? Maine architect Robert Knight looks at 25 homes that are enhanced by the water around them; and he presents six design themes to help the reader understand what makes a house on the water work well. Features an outstanding portfolio of homes filled with inspiration.- The book taps into a universal desire to live near the water.- Real-world, well-designed homes with dream appeal--plus, strategies for anyone thinking of building a house on the water.- 300 color photos and site plans bring the homes to life.

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I HAVE STOOD BY THE WATER with many clients and shared the excitement they feel about building a house at the edge of land. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A House on the Water- inspiration for dreaming and designing, Jan 18 2004

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Mary Anne Hunter (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A House on the Water: Inspiration for Living at the Water's Edge (Hardcover)

As a landscape designer, I was consistenly impressed with how these wonderful houses fit into their site, lifting out the critical views and respecting the nature of the place. Having enjoyed the houses that Robert Knight designs, I was pleased to learn why his houses and those selected for his book are so satisfying to see and experience. O'Rourke's photographs are spectacular and with the plans, really help to visualize the structure and the setting and how they fit together. Design professionals and homeowners alike with whom I've shared this book rave about it. A perfect gift for friends and family!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous, inspirational survey, Nov 6 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A House on the Water: Inspiration for Living at the Water's Edge (Hardcover)

This catalog of twenty-four homes built right on the water provide eye-catching displays of signature homes which highlight the relationship of house to water, from seaside to lakeside and riverside. The focus on home design and construction surveys both artistic and practical details of tailoring a beautiful home which can withstand the demands of a waterside location. A gorgeous, inspirational survey of very different approaches and techniques.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for dreamers and designers, Oct 7 2003

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"kharvie" (Manchester, ME.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A House on the Water: Inspiration for Living at the Water's Edge (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book for those who dream about that perfect home on the water and those who want to learn more about good design and good architecture. The layouts and photos are wonderful, and in and of themselves provide a tutorial in design excellence.

Bob Knight's prose is accessible and informative in describing the choices each architect faced and what makes their designs work. By avoiding the esoteric and making a straightforward presentation about the design solutions he likes, Knight provides readers with an insight into the design process that may help build their dreams.

Books, like good movies and good restaurants, should do what they say they are going to do and do it well. This one does. It provides a thoughful perspective from Knight's experience as an architect and draws conclusions that the reader can verify or challenge based on the photos, graphics, and their own time on the water.

I particularly appreciated the fact that Knight visited each of the homes and that he based his observations on real, not paper architecture.

I recommend this book for dreamers and designers. It would make a great fall/winter read on those cold rainy days.

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5.0 out of 5 stars inspired to build a house by the water
This book includes beautifully composed photographs of carefully selected private homes that overlook natural bodies of water across the USA. Read more

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