Robert Couturier: Designing Paradises
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847843688 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Exquisite and Masterful Leela This masterful book shares Robert Couturier's exquisite work, both in the magnificient home he created and shares with his Love and in projects for clients. So wonderfully photographed, I was lured into each space, page after page. I personally was MOST captured, however, with reading his words; as a child, young man, what left impressions on him, what still does. I was drawn to Mr. Couturier; a thoughtful, sincere, gracious person who, I imagine when in his company, makes you feel like you're the most special person in the room; as if being in his presence would be a ple. Penelope W. Bianchi said Five Stars. a completely magnificent book in every way! Knocked my socks skyward! Divine on every page!Bravo!!!. Maryann O'Donnell said Five Stars. wonderful book - extraordinary design and art. loved it.
French-born designer Robert Couturier opened his New York firm in 1987. He is included in the annual lists of the best designers. Award-winning photographer Tim Street-Porter is the author of numerous architecture and design books and a contributor to many lifestyle magazines. . Caroline Weber is a professor of French culture at Columbia University. His commissions have been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. Tim McKeough is a journalist sp
A selection of the designer’s other projects—from smart contemporary apartments to romantic Mexican villas to a stately English manor—provides further inspiration.. Composed of neoclassical-style pavilions, early American guesthouses, and beautiful gardens, the house features imaginative rooms that are filled with his collections of European art, furniture, and decorative objects. Couturier’s name has become synonymous with continental and international style, and he is known for composing adventurous rooms that have a witty flair. Robert Couturier’s aesthetic is a dialogue between Old World elegance and contemporary design.
And let’s be honest -- even I need a reminder sometimes! This body of work demonstrates that coloring inside the lines can still be a wonderfully creative pursuit.” –Martha Stewart Living“…guaranteed to inspire just about every corner of your life. Robert is just so incredibly likable and dripping with style that he can't help but radiate through the pages of the book via his imagery and stories…this book exploring the famed designer's work it's delicious. From a spraw