And a happy Tuesday to you......like many of you, I am prone to spending a lot of time looking at various websites of designers and architects whose work I am a fan of. Every now and then, I really fall in love with the work of one and make a regular habit of going on their sites for my daily fix of eye candy or for divine inspiration....now more than ever since we are in the throes of home building! There are a number of amazing architects on this planet (one of whom is my own and a major talent but he does things the old fashioned way and does not have a website though that may change) so for today, I am happy to share with you the first of my architect crush posts', none other than the great, ginourmously talented, mega accomplished, multi award winning Robert A.M. Stern. He and his not so small team of 220 talented individuals are responsible for some of today's most exciting residential and commercial work worldwide. He has designed and dreamed up some of my favorite homes and interiors over the last forty one years. His firm takes him all over the planet and they have done work on literally every continent. Here's a taste of what hes all about.......
And his interiors aren't too bad either!
So what do you think? Are you already a fan or if you weren't have I converted you into one? I think there is a reason this renowned architects work spans every country around the world and why he is respected and revered amongst his peers like few contemporary architects today. He is one who will go down, I believe like so many greats before him, in the history books! If you really love his work, might I suggest an incredible "bible' of a book, which I adore and both my architect and I refer to often, aptly named "Houses"...its fabulous!
Hope you have an enchanted day!
i have seen his work and he is amazing.
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i will take house #3
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Stern is absolutely one of my top architects. He is a legend.
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ReplyDeleteWow.. I'm finally back here! I've been away from the computer as much as I can because if I stay still for too long I start feeling nauseous. On top of all, we're all sick with a bad cold! But I'm feeling better today and I decided to come here to say "hello".
Stern is amazing. The more I know about his work, the more I admire him. This post is simply amazing, Tina. I love every image! Great job!
Have a great week, sweetie.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Oh he is one of my all time favorites too. I got that book for Christmas last year, and have two others of his work that I've collected over the years.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan now!! LOVE his looks. Thanks for introducing me. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is a genius! My husband actually had the honor of collaborating with him about seven years ago and hasn't come off the high since! He is a master no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI love his work because there is a sense of timelessness. He does not follow trends at all. You will not see that in his interiors or exteriors. My favorite home of all time is that first house...a dream.
The R.A.M.S. house at Seaside (Gary Brewer) is one of my faves but I'm southern beach-house kind of guy.
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Gorgeous! I share your crush! I would love to spend a lazy afternoon on that covered porch with the lovely water view or serve lunch on that sunny sunflower terrace. And don't even get me started on the closets!
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Jeanne
Stunningly grande. I love the houses that are clad in cedar shakes- adore that look. Certainly a beautiful portfolio!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Post! I've been wanting to learn more about architects. I gather he is one fo the best of the best so thank you so much for sharing! I'm such a fan now!
ReplyDeleteMy bags are packed and I am ready to move in! That window seat bed looks like the coziest place imaginable. I would love to sleep there when it was raining...I love the rain! xx
ReplyDeleteI recently saw his work and was in awe. That first house has my name on it. I have a white house, so I think I'm always drawn to them.
ReplyDeleteAnd, that last photo of the dressing room. I might just play dress up and stay in there all day!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Thanks for introducing me to such a fabulous and accomplished architect! His work is truly breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteI have a crush now too! Love it! xx
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty stunning exteriors! I'd like the one that has the steps leading down to the water, please. :) I loved the outdoor space with the sunflowers - those metals doors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful..great blog
ReplyDeleteI've never seen his work before and if I couldn't have an antique house he would be the perfect person to design an old looking house for me. Fabulous homes, thanks for introducing him to us Tina.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely crazy for the house with the blue shutters. I love absolutely everything about it. And that loggia with the sunflowers. well that just makes me think I've died and gone to heaven. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful work with us. Mona
ReplyDeleteI am in the fan club too! I have many of his photos and articles. He is so talented and everything is stunning. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment on my beach house memories post!
xo,
Gail casualloveselegance
I've heard of him before and I love his work! thanks for sharing all of these awesome images!
ReplyDeleteI love that his houses, while grand, are still inviting.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! I love his portfolio. Thank you so much for introducing me to his work!
ReplyDeleteThe first book of American designers was this book Houses of the architect Stern. And I still love it!! He is a very talented architect!!
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Greet
Melted into a puddle after seeing all of the gorgeous homes and the interiors. It is all fabulous. So elegant and refined.... LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteTina- I love his work, I own two of his books and when we built five years ago, we used the books countless times for references. I love the works you showcased and the shingled homes are most appealing to me personally. That indoor pool and those closets are to die for! You would never get me out!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm speechless! Whenever I get to your posts I always plan to share what my favorites of your pictures are and then by the time I make it through I can't decide on a favorite. He is SO talented, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteStern is an American legend and rightly so....his work always amazes me. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThat first house is in the town I grew up in, and Victoria Hagan was the interior designer. Does it get any better? I've actually been inside and its stunning, easily one of my favorite houses I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThese images left me weak in the knees! So much inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteEvery house is amazing, but the first one really captured me...gorgeous. Beautiful interiors...love the built in bed-something that's always been on my wish list.
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Ah to dream I love his work but somehow have missed the perfect closets!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post! Thanks so much for stopping by concrete jungle and taking the time to comment,it is much appreciated!
Marvelous! These are gorgeous houses! Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what a diverse portfolio. Just love his work!
ReplyDeleteThat sixth home with the blue front door & shutters and the front motor court really speaks to me! And, that dressing room with all the mirrored doors is one fabulous room!
ReplyDeleteI love the 2nd and the 8th house. The 2nd house looks like it has that tower on the west wing and the 8th house, you can sail your boat.
ReplyDeleteAwesome architectural designs of this houses. Wish to live any of those houses specially the seventh one. :)
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