This book opens the doors to Los Angeles houses of the architect Thomas Proctor. Admired for his knowledge of classical architecture, Proctor has been respected for a long time for his devotion to the creation of houses that are both ingenious and poetic, conceived with imagination and beautifully designed and detailed. Through his work, he seeks inspiration in the past, designing houses that have their roots both in the broader classical tradition and in the specific and particular architectural traditions of California. The introduction presents the personal architectural history of Proctor and his design philosophy along with images that present the sources of his inspiration. This is followed by a chapter that shows architectural vignettes, details and ornaments that illustrate the understanding of classicism proter and how it inspires its creation of architecture that is both old and new.

About the Author:

Thomas Proctor is an architect of Los Angeles of great prestige. For a period of thirty years, he has created a series of houses in southern California very admired whose designs arise from his deep knowledge of classical architecture and architectural traditions of his native California. He has taught design, history and theory of architecture and history of art in Los Angeles, London and Rome. Details: Publication date: September 21, 2021. Hard cover. 252 x 296 mm. 224 pages. English edition. ISBN: 978-88-918301-4-2. Editorial: Rizzoli.