This exquisite volume, the second
for renowned architects and designers Wadia Associates, presents the
stunning work of Dinyar Wadia and his team. The firm's impeccable
architectural pedigree for traditional design is showcased through their
residences, which are characterised by a passion for fine detailing,
use of fine materials, exceptional workmanship, and a remarkable
versatility in the classical language of architecture. The design
philosophy behind each home is to emphasise the integral relationship
between the house and its surrounding landscape.
This stunning
monograph beautifully presents the residential projects with full-colour
photography and detailed drawings. Thoughtful and incisive narratives
describe how Wadia Associates interprets - with remarkable versatility
and adaptability - the classical language of architecture throughout
their residential designs. This monograph shows, for the first time, a
beautiful selection of contemporary apartments. Their skillful design
sensibilities have provided a seamless fit of their traditionally styled
homes and apartments into the eclectic fabric of modern America, and
the needs and amenities of a modern American family.
The Fine Art of Designing a Home : Wadia Associates
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Since the establishment of Wadia Associates more than
forty years ago, Dinyar Wadia and his dedicated team of designers have
earned a reputation for designing and building high-end homes, and more
recently apartments, gardens, and interiors. Over the years, they have
helped sculpt the local environment to become an important regional
proponent of Classicism. Their skillful design sensibilities have
provided a seamless fit of their traditionally-styled homes into the
eclectic fabric of Fairfield County. Although avowed New Classicists,
Wadia Associates have a pluralistic approach to traditional design that
is not rooted in a slavish imitation of the past. More appropriately, it
is based upon reinterpreting the past and updating it for the present.
And while all of their designs feature the classic proportions and
exquisite details of houses from a bygone age, the firm is still able to
incorporate all the amenities and needs of a modern American family. As
Dinyar fondly describes, "It is traditional architecture for the modern
world."