Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book

The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail [Hardcover]

Stephen Calloway (Editor), Elizabeth Cromley (Editor), Alan Powers (Editor)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --   -- --

Product Details

Product Description

Review

One of the most borrowed books in our library. (This Old House 200604)

An outstanding and economical single-volume resource... Summing Up Highly recommended. (R.T. Clement Choice 200605)

[Recommended title by the staff of Fine Homebuilding, Special Anniversary edition] (Fine Homebuilding 200602)

Visual feast of domestic architectural styles... can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates beautiful design... extraordinary detail. (Jane Gadd Globe and Mail 20060127)

An indispensable tool for architects, designers, historians... Domestic architectural detail can inspire with beauty and grace. (Western Roofing 200601)

Teeming with illustrations of representative doors, windows, fireplaces and other structural/decorative elements... lively and penetrating detail... an excellent reference. (David Soltész Library Journal 20051203)

Great for someone restoring a period home because it tells what fits a certain style and what doesn't. (Deborah Donovan Arlington Heights Daily Herald )

Essentially a reference volume, but a pleasurable one to read... images that bring the architectural elements to life. (Cheryl Cornacchia Montreal Gazette )

A necessary reference work for those interested in residential architectural history. It's pleasurable eye candy for everyone else. (Peggy Mackenzie Toronto Star )

A perfect gift for the architecture junkie in your life... quick reference to 500 years of architectural details and styles. (Jenn Houlihan Style at Home )

[For] professional designers, architecture buffs... anyone who has even a passing interest in how homes have evolved over the centuries. (Globe and Mail )

Book Description

"An impressive reference work."
- Library Journal (on the 1997 edition)

A richly detailed and easy-to-use reference to 500 years of architectural details and styles.

Owners and potential buyers of period houses, restorers, architects, interior designers and historical preservationists will find this reference invaluable.

The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive visual survey, period-by-period, feature-by-feature, of the styles that have had the greatest impact on interiors of American and British domestic architecture. Compiled by a team of experts, this is the first book on architectural styles that is comprehensive, incredibly thorough, and accessible in its presentation of individual details.

This magnificent volume covers more than 500 years of architectural styles from Tudor to Post-Modern and includes American and British vernacular styles. First published in 1991 (with 150,000 copies sold), this new edition is expanded to include the most contemporary styles.

Detailed illustrations include 3,000 analytical drawings and historic engravings, 400 photographs in color and 1,000 in black and white.

The heart of The Elements of Style is a chronological survey of the primary styles and periods of architectural design. Each chapter begins with an illustrated essay, then covers in detail features such as:

  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Walls, floors and ceilings
  • Staircases
  • Ironwork and hardware
  • Woodwork and built-in furniture
  • Kitchen stoves and fireplaces
  • Essential period architectural details, and more.

The book also includes:

  • A useful system of quick reference, employing color-coded tabs showing how particular features evolved over time, and
  • A fully updated resource list with contact information for locating suppliers of those design elements illustrated throughout the book.

The Elements of Style is the essential reference for preservationists, architects, interior designers, owners of period homes, and historians.

(200512)
See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

1 Review
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most helpful customer reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the elemets of style by Stephen Calloway, Mar 5 2009
By 
D. Kirby A. Liknes "Kirby Liknes" (Edmonton, Alberta) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail (Hardcover)
By far the most valuable book in my collection. Whether one is in the building/design/restoration industry, working in theatre/film or a writer this book gives you definitive clear information. I've had my copy for years it goes with me to most most shows I paint, it gets pulled out regularly when I need detail for a story and is the one book I won't lend. I'm astonished no one has reviewed this book. It's also a great coffee table book or if you just adore buildings. It is a wonderful crash course in western architecture (I wish some one would write a similar book on eastern architecture). It was worth every penny.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com: 4.3 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book Detailing Period Styles, Nov 17 2006
By Antiques R4 Me - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail (Hardcover)
Great historical reference book detailing period styles of everything from windows to fireplace mantels. Lots of photos - many of them in color. Also includes useful drawings. I found this book to be EXTREMELY helpful, and I reference it often; worth every penny!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Mar 21 2007
By VJ "thing2202" - Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail (Hardcover)
This book contains many beautiful pictures, which are key to defining period style furniture adn architecture. The chapters are clearly defined and arranged in a logical, easy to use manner. It is a must for anyone seeking a career in Historical Preservation.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, Jun 29 2007
By M. Brooks - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail (Hardcover)
This book is an invaluable resource for restoration work and new construction, where clients want something that 'authentic' to a particular era.
› Go to Amazon.com to see all 6 reviews  4.3 out of 5 stars 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject






















i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?