A talent I've recently found that is taking modern twists on classical designs to a new level is Ken Pursley out of Charlotte, North Carolina. His work is outstanding. Doing both renovations and new construction, his take on design is fresh and current while maintaining a classical approach to architecture.
One of my favorite things about his work is the mixture of classical exteriors with extremely crisp interiors. Few have the ability to mix the two. Ken has done an excellent job of it. I will be following his work for a long time. What is so great about this approach is that any of these homes will fit in with the old neighborhoods across the country.
Here is his take on a Scottish Revival:
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Modern Twist on Classical Designs -- Part III
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And another renovation he did:
Ken, like others I've covered, used to work for Bobby McAlpine. Another great example of beautiful architecture in the south mixing classical designs with modern interiors. Hope you enjoyed. You can find more of his work at www.pursleyarchitecture.com. Don't miss the images of his studio.
The French Style
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There are many different styles of houses within the term "French-style".
The variations are vast and it is common to find people who love one and despise another. Others have a love of everything French. I tend to agree with the latter, however I will admit that the more refined French style is what pleases my eye the most.
This photo of a 1920s symmetrical French style house is one of my favorites. It sits in the beautiful neighborhood of Highland Park in Dallas. The details of this house are what make it stand out to me. With the swooped roof to the limestone door surround and the swags on the flat roof areas. These intricate details make this house a beautiful example of how to do it right.
In future posts I will cover many different styles of homes (Spanish, Italian, English, etc.) along with product recommendations to go along with these styles. These will include both exterior and interior products such as mantels, doors, iron work, lighting and furniture.
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