OBJECTDesign for a Tile Floor
John Gregory Crace
Circa 1850s
$4,000
The Crace family made a name for itself during the height of the British empire by designing ornate interiors throughout London, including in Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament. This tempura-and-ink rendering for floor tiles in the entry of the Conservative Club shows one quarter of a design, which could be rotated 90 degrees for each adjacent quadrant of the square room. It and other 19th century design objects are on display through Aug. 30 at the ArchiTech Gallery of Architectural Art in Chicago.
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Click through the slideshow of images from the book (below) as you listen to an interview in which Shore talks about film vs. digital photography, new projects, and what has, surprisingly, not changed on the American roadside since his trip 35 years ago.
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Restoration of the historic lodge involved jacking up the struct…
Restoration of the historic lodge involved jacking up the structure about 1.5 feet and hand digging and pouring a new foundation. Crawl spaces were also excavated manually for the installation of plumbing and HVAC. Allen Kennedy Photography
The Evans Cabin (now a single family home) counts among the site…
The Evans Cabin (now a single family home) counts among the site's restored structures. Meticulous photo documentation during the pre-construction phase ensured that every stone, log, beam, and window was replaced with historic accuracy. Original salvaged materials were reused wherever possible. Allen Kennedy Photography
Fireplaces were dismantled one stone at a time and then reassemb…
Fireplaces were dismantled one stone at a time and then reassembled around new stainless steel flues and damper systems. Allen Kennedy Photography
Views of the Evans Cabin kitchen. Allen Kennedy Photography
Views of the Evans Cabin kitchen. Allen Kennedy Photography
New homes built in the same rustic style ' with stone, larch, ce…
New homes built in the same rustic style ' with stone, larch, cedar and lodgepole pine ' range from 3,800 to 6,300 square feet with prices ranging from $2 million (unfurnished) to $7 million (fully furnished). Allen Kennedy Photography
The community grounds are held in common, with association fees …
The community grounds are held in common, with association fees of $15,000 per year. Allen Kennedy Photography
Historic quirks make many of the restored cabins especially inte…
Historic quirks make many of the restored cabins especially interesting. One, for example, features a root cellar (converted into a wine cellar) with a bank vault door that was originally used to store alcohol during Prohibition. Allen Kennedy Photography
Situated on the shores of Swan Lake, the community also offers p…
Situated on the shores of Swan Lake, the community also offers private boat slips. Allen Kennedy Photography
