New York Transformed epubs Here are the first pages and cover of the book I read Here is the table of contents and some details of the beautiful works that they have made in the streets of NYC Some iconic buildings that the brothers have designed Also interior and exterior design for houses owned by wealthy and powerful people Take a look at these luxurious and spacious houses It must have been a pleasure to be able to design such beautiful structures and with money as no object Here are some additional examples of their work The influence that their style has had in the city is undeniable And they also worked in the country side Here are some luxurious and opulent homes they designed for the privileged The hall of my dreams.

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This is the first book to present the work of Cross Cross one of the New York starchitects of the vibrant era of the 1910s and 1920s Best known for gracious and elegant townhouses and apartment buildings throughout Manhattan the firm made its mark on the city with the RCA Victor headquarters and Tiffany s flagship store on 57th Street The architects Cross Cross shaped the streetscape and skyline of New York City in the 1920s and 1930s with Upper East Side townhouses and apartment buildings the RCA Victor Building and Tiffany s flagship store on 57th Street Working through a period of American history that saw dramatic change from luxurious apartment buildings during the economic boom of the 1920s to federal commissions during the Depression the brothers John and Eliot Cross were masters of their craft Well connected society men who also showed remarkable foresight in business Cross Cross supported their practice with a partnered real estate firm and played a vital role in residential developments like Sutton Place along the East River Cross Cross oversaw the development of handsome clubs and houses throughout New York City including the Links Club and the Upper East Side houses of Lewis Spencer Morris and George Whitney They designed country houses in exclusive residential pockets outside New York the Southampton estate of Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont houses on the North Shore of Long Island and in Greenwich Connecticut the childhood home of Sister Parish in Far Hills New Jersey and the Shelburne Vermont home of J Watson and Electra Webb In this first book to collect the achievements of Cross Cross Peter Pennoyer and Anne Walker present a comprehensive monograph of the firm s work with than 300 illustrations both historic and new and a catalogue raisonn of their projects New York Transformed The Architecture of Cross u0026 CrossLots of text and many photos I had no idea Peter Pennoyer put this book together I have one of his other books and adore that one also. Conversion to epub is in progress There are many gorgeous photos in this book Black and white and color The architects Cross Cross really had their hand all over the northeast Besides buildings in NYC they did and show beautiful country homes in NY NJ even Vermont Ones that look like you d see in an old movie with many built ins They also built many commercial buildings and I love the photos of the old bank They use and show such elaborate details Romanesque Greek art deco bas relief etcThis book is truly a work of art just like the buildings Cross Cross designed I had no idea that the buildings I recognize were done by them A keeper of a book Peter Pennoyer Fascinating book Full of architectural photos drawings and FLOORPLANS I love me some floorplans This book covers everything from their famous skyscrapers to personal homes Interior photos too Peter Pennoyer This is a beautiful book that shows the work of two remarkable brothers John and Eliot Cross They have worked all along NYC and their good taste and professionalism is imprinted everywhere The book has pictures of the amazing work they have concluded in many neighborhoods and zones in this city I liked the quality of the paper the private library of my dreams My house when I win the lottery Some business buildings that are beautiful and functional In sum a beautiful book to dream on I have it on my coffee table to remind me every day of the beautiful house I want to live in when I have the opportunity.

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And the love that was put in each one of the photographs that were taken for it. New York Transformed epubs Well I hope you liked this little review Did you know that I also have a blog Take a look here Peter Pennoyer