Architect that inspires me : Andrew Skurman

                                              Andrew Skurman 

In my initial work I talked about few architects that inspire me  in terms of career .and one of them was Andrew skurman, Skurman knew he wanted to be an architect the moment he visited Philip Johnson's office in the Seagram Building on Park avenue, he was inspired by many other architects such as Juan Gris , Andrea Palladio , Le Corbusier , I.M.Pei and John Hedjuk.His expertise lies in the elegant and refined expression of classical architecture and the interpretation of French, Georgian, and Mediterranean styles.  Andrew Skurman has built his practice on creating genuinely contemporary classical homes for his clients. Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from Cooper Union in New York City in 1976. Since 1976, he has worked in many positions, he worked as a senior associate and a studio director before establishing his own company in 1992. One of Andrew s numerous achievements, he was named a Chevalier of Arts & Letters by the Minister of Culture of France. He is also a Director Emeritus of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA), whose Northern California Chapter awarded the firm five Julia Morgan Awards for excellence in the contemporary practice and support of the classical traditions. One of the firm’s notable projects is a Spanish Colonial Estate. Inspired by the terraced villas of Italy and Pazo de Oca in 1783 Galicia, Spain, one of its notable features is a cascading fountain and grotto inspired by Addison Mizner’s Casa Bienvenida in Santa Barbara.

                                                                                  

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    I see home as place where u feel relaxed and safe. A place where we can truly just be ourselves. where you begin each day, and where you rest your head each night. the house above is a perfect home for me , I love how quite and calm it is but still so fancy and timeless

The first thing I look for in a house is the natural light ,the same thing Skurman tried to do here by finding ways to bring the day light to the house 

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the image above shows a bronze-and-glass marquee shades the entrance to a French-inspired townhouse. You can always find good materials by going back to classical architecture it provides you with many details that you can use in your own way  (Andrew Skurman , ,JUNE 6, 2023)

Reference

(No date) Contemporary classical by Andrew Skurman | Waterstones. Available at: https://www.waterstones.com/book/contemporary-classical/andrew-skurman/9781616890889 (Accessed: 27 October 2023).

Saeks, Diane Dorrans. "The Definitive New Architecture Book: 'Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman' was recently published by Princeton Architectural Press, New York.". The Style Saloniste. October 15, 2012.

 Pereira, Corinne. "Andrew Skurman Receives Chevalier des Arts Medal for Architecture from France.". Art Daily. November 29, 2010.

 "The Best Residential Architects and Designers in San Francisco, California". San Francisco Architects. 10 February 2020.

Architect Andrew Skurman reflects on his approach to classical architecture (no date) Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. Available at: https://www.classicist.org/articles/architect-andrew-skurman-reflects-on-his-approach-to-classical-architecture/

                                                                     Andrew Skurman