In the Shadow of the Tetons: Selected Works of Ward + Blake Architecture

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Thomas E. Ward

Mitchell T. Blake

Marlon Blackwell

David J. Buege

Paul Warchol

Roger Wade

Douglas Kahn

ORO Editions, Novato, CA, 2013, English

Nonfiction, Architecture

12 x 9 inches, hardcover, 256 pages, 200 color photographs and 50 black-and-white illustrations

ISBN: 9781941806142

Suggested Retail Price: $60.00

From the Publisher. Ward + Blake believes that a beautifully designed structure is an active, ongoing exploration of history and personality. Its architecture belies the passion, intelligence and care of its conception and execution. At once comfortable living places and dramatic structures, the firm’s designs elevate custom building in the Western region to an extraordinary standard. The designs carry memory forward, which means a Ward + Blake structure studiously rediscovers the history of its architectural and cultural surroundings, while remaining attentive to its site. Sidestepping the ordinary and shopworn, Ward + Blake strives to engage an owner’s unique taste while respecting the land and harmonizing with nature and context.

The firm believes that architecture should respond to its particular place and be a natural partner with the environment. Its designs evolve from an appreciation for modern solutions with practical tectonics that directly relate to site and climate while respecting context. By working within the context of individual environments and applying sustainable strategies, Ward + Blake designs architecture that conserves energy and natural resources while enhancing the quality of life for its occupants. Nature is invited within each structure while building occupants are drawn to the great outdoors to create a distinct, yet symbiotic, connection for living harmoniously with nature’s beauty.

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