Poetry of Place : Rizzoli International Publications : 9780847860340 : 0847860345 : 26 Sep 2017 : An appealing approach to creating dwellings blending vernacular styles, fine craftsmanship, and indigenous materials.  This volume features the recent projects of McAlpine, one of the country&;s most highly respected architecture and interior design firms, renowned for its timeless houses exemplifying the charm and elegance of traditional and vernacular English, American, and European styles blended with a modern sensibility. Following from their first book, The Home Within Us, this book profiles twenty stunning projects, from a stone tower folly standing in the gardens of a Tudor-style house to a humble yet elegant wooden lakeside retreat. Through his poetic voice, Bobby McAlpine narrates the story of each residence, pointing out its unique qualities. Featured are an exotic Florida Panhandle beach house; a Tuscan-style horse farm; a rambling Colonial Revival compound; and a mi