McAlpine: Romantic Modernism

McALPINE is a renowned firm that creates homes that speak to the heart through the beauty and poetry of the home, drawing from diverse architectural languages. The book showcases their latest projects, including a modern house, a neoclassical pavilion, a country house, and a golf course house, reflecting the complexity of the human experience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Renowned firm McALPINE has consistently showcased the profound essence of romanticism, effortlessly captivating the heart through the harmonious blend of beauty and poetry within the home. Drawing upon a diverse range of influences, the residences encapsulate architectural languages spanning from the Elizabethan era to Dutch, colonial Caribbean, and agrarian American traditions. The book commences with an introduction to Bobby McAlpine's own newly envisioned house, adorned with exquisite spaces that exude a modern aesthetic while maintaining a classical sense of order and balance. Among the remarkable projects featured are a pristine white-on-white neoclassical pavilion nestled beside the serene shores of the Bahamas; a masonry dwelling nestled amidst the rolling hills of Virginia; a quintessential American country house nestled in the heart of Tennessee, seamlessly blending the warmth of a farmhouse with a crisp minimalism; and an exuberant house perched on the edge of a pastoral golf course in Alabama. With an audacious spirit, the assembly of houses embraces a myriad of architectural styles, resulting in a familiar yet bold and surprising composition that mirrors the intricate tapestry of human experiences.

Weight: 2048g
Dimension: 314 x 249 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847869473