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Palm Beach Style - Architecture and Advocacy of John and Jane Volk, The
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Palm Beach style is the expression of elegance and romance
everywhere evident in this paradise and epitomized in the lives and
work of architect John Volk and artist-preservationist Jane Volk.
Together they conjured up much of the magic that now makes the
place. The book explores this unique chemistry and the dazzling
homes that are the result. John Volk was one of the 'big five'
architects of Palm Beach. It was here, during his sixty years of
practice, that he was commissioned to design over 2,000 projects,
among them the Royal Poinciana Plaza as well as additions and
renovations to the Everglades Club. This book is about the Volks,
and the part they played in conjuring the spell with which Palm
Beach continues to enchant. Palm Beach, among other things, is its
architecture. Red tile roofs and cast stone columns hint of the
Mediterranean. Evidence of inspirations from Spain and Morocco
abound. After the economic collapse of 1929, the classical
architectural orders began to appear on columns and porticos. The
Bermuda style and Modernism made an appearance later. Yet there is
no one style exclusively associated Volk; here he perfected many
styles and his architectural legacy can be found on almost every
street. While this book honors John Volk s architecture and his
enormous impact, it also celebrates Jane Volk s contribution to
Palm Beach and her devotion to protecting the town and its historic
character.
General
Imprint: |
Rizzoli International Publications
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Jane S. Day
• Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
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Dimensions: |
260 x 260mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8478-7323-4 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-8478-7323-4 |
Barcode: |
9780847873234 |
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