The Irish country house a new vision
"A unique presentation of Irish country house interiors, combining well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. Forgoing the criteria of stateliness and opulence, this book is an exploration of the most capti...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Rizzoli New York,
2024.
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| Edition: | 1st us. |
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| Summary: | "A unique presentation of Irish country house interiors, combining well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. Forgoing the criteria of stateliness and opulence, this book is an exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland. Whether in the ambitious transformation of a derelict estate, the careful preservation of an historic hunting lodge, or the meticulous re-creation of a Gothic fantasy, each of the homes in this extraordinary book reflects a renewed vitality in the contemporary approach to Irish country houses. Rich in detail and varied in scope, the houses reveal a refreshing dynamism in their decoration by equally diverse owners-from the ornate refurbishment of a castle by a Spanish financier to the bold palette of a contemporary artist's renovation to an Elizabethan-Revival house. The sparse interiors of a mansion in Westmeath reflect its painstaking restoration by descendants of the original owners, whose private chapel remains hidden in the service yard. And at Coollattin-Ireland's largest country house, part restored, part still in disrepair-the building's baroque splendor is amplified by its raw, unfinished state. Accompanying photography of the houses made specially for the book, the author guides readers through fifteen exceptional spaces, elucidating the remarkable aspects of each-and in doing so celebrates the unexpected eclecticism and reinvigorated spirit of Ireland's historic interiors"-- |
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| Physical Description: | pages ; cm |
| ISBN: | 9780847832835 |
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