The Great American House: Tradition for the Way We Live Now by Gil Schafer III
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In The Great American House, architect Gil Schafer explores what makes a house feel rooted in history—and comfortable for life today. Blending classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape, he shares his approach to building new “old” houses and restoring historic homes, with close attention to proportion, craftsmanship, and the connections between indoors and out.
Hundreds of photographs bring readers inside three projects: Schafer’s own Hudson Valley home, a 1915 Charles Platt house in Nashville, and an 1843 Greek Revival mansion in Charleston. A rich source of ideas for anyone drawn to old houses and traditional American design.



