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A new design and architecture book I'm looking forward to, coming in October from Rizzoli From the Land The Architecture of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger by Daniel P. Gregory and with a foreword by Diane Keaton, will be published in October by Rizzoli. This is not a review. It’s a preview of the book, and a look at unpublished photos of Howard’s recent work. I’ve also included some inspiring comments from Howard Backen—from a recent interview I conducted with the legendary architect. These are words to live by. Howard Backen has made his long career determined to keep his buildings simple, honest, and in harmony with the land and the California farm building vernacular. The houses, wineries, hotels and restaurants, shops and galleries he has designed over the last three decades have made Howard Backen one of the most admired and influential architects in the U.S. today. In the Napa Valley, Howard Backen is known simply as ‘Howard’. Everyone knows him, and has dined in the restaurants he’s designed, sipped in the wineries he’s designed, and slept in the hotels he’s shaped and designed. Howard is considered a blessing to the Napa Valley and Northern California. He created the local style—never flashy, always easy on the land, and pleasing to the eye. His materials—stone, timber, concrete—enhance the landscape and live well with the rugged trees of the region. I’ve even heard him called ‘Saint Howard’, though never in his presence, and always with a little twinkle. Sit down with me for a brief chat. The Wisdom of Howard Backen I recently interviewed Howard and selected some of his most inspiring comments for you: “My interests were developed early in my architectural studies at the University of Oregon. I was highly influenced by a number of books on architectural history; among them were the writings of Vitruvius (‘10 Books of Architecture’ by Marcus Vitruvius), a Roman architect who wrote in the first century B.C. ‘The Age of Humanism’ by Richard Wittkower published in 1949, was also influential, along with ‘Towards the New Architecture’ by French architect Le Corbusier in 1960, as well as numerous other architectural history books. Other books of interest were written by architectural scholars and some by architects. I also read many articles by Colin Rowe, a professor at Yale University in the 1960s. Vitruvius wrote about the basics of town planning, public spaces, and private houses. He also wrote extensively about building materials and how and when to use them. He wrote about the influences that climate and geographical conditions could have on a building.” . . . “In ‘Towards the New Architecture’ by Le Corbusier he wrote that there are three reminders to architects: 1. Mass 2. Surface and 3. The Plan. He stated that mass and surface are the elements by which architecture manifests itself and that mass and surface are determined by the plan. The plan is the generator. The surface of a building is a wall with holes for windows and doors—holes that can be the destruction of the form if not used properly. He also wrote that the plan requires the most imagination. “The plan determines everything,” Le Corbusier said. The plan of a building can be simple or complex and must proceed from the inside to the outside, the exterior being the results of the interior. The axis is also an important regulator of the plan. The axis always has a destination. “ . . . “Because of my architectural education, I was trained not to start the design process with a “style” in mind. Eventually a “style” will emerge following the consideration of numerous other factors, including use, site, purpose, practicality and setting.” Ram's Gate Winery, Sonoma County, California Architecture by Howard Backen Interior design by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, San Francisco Long before the concepts of living with respect for the land became popular, Howard Backen was distilling the simple Northern California barn and historic farmhouse aesthetic for houses and wineries. He uses simple wood and concrete. He respects the heritage here. His architecture was ‘eco’, sustainable, and environmentally prudent five decades ago. The Napa Valley Reserve Howard Backen is a longtime collaborator with Bill Harlan (of Meadowood and Harlan Estate fame) and has designed and conceptualized all of the structures for wineries, a residence, the resort, and The Napa Valley Reserve over the last several decades. The Napa Valley Reserve, the ultra-private, invitation only wine club in St Helena, was founded by Harlan for a unified group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about wine and appreciate the camaraderie of our club culture. The club (despite its extremely high-profile and accomplished members) is very low-key, carefully keeping The Reserve discreet and under the radar. Equally, the buildings at The Reserve, under Backen's strict eye, look more like a cluster of classic farm buildings than a setting for wine education and celebrations. A House for Gary Friedman in Belvedere, Overlooking San Francisco Bay California is fortunate, indeed, that Howard Backen, Jim Gillam and their many talented associates, have been commissioned to design houses in all the most beautiful settings, far beyond the Napa Valley. Gary Friedman, head of Restoration Hardware, has been working with Backen for the design of the new RH galleries in Houston, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and beyond. A new private hotel in Florida is in the works. For each, Backen's firm designs utterly refined, understated, logical and elegant interiors. Recently, Gary Friedman commissioned Backen and company to design a new house for him and his family. It's perched on an 'impossible' very narrow and steep hillside site with grand views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, and even the Pacific Ocean beyond the bridge. With its discreet Howard Backen-designed architecture, lush landscaping, and infinity pool, the house offers Friedman, his family, friends, and staff a splash of glamour just half an hour from the city and ten minutes from Restoration Hardware headquarters in Corte Madera. “I’m an early riser, so my favorite thing is to walk out onto the terrace and watch the sunrise,” said Friedman, relaxed, tanned, and dressed head to toe in Brunello Cucinelli. The golden sun hits the hills above Sausalito, and the magical scene looks like Portofino. It’s very escapist. Materials are elegant Venetian plaster for walls, polished floors, along with subdued and mutable colors. Decor--of course--is all from Restoration Hardware, along with vintage pieces, antique Chinese chests, a painting by Nathan Oliviera, and collections from Friedman's travels. This is Backen and his team at their best. CREDITS: Photographs of Ram’s Gate Winery courtesy Adrian Gregorutti, Napa Valley, California: [email protected] Interior décor and furnishing of Ram’s Gate Winery, Carneros district, Sonoma County, by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, ODADA, San Francisco, www.odada.net Images of Gary Friedman's house by Lisa Romerein, www.lisaromerein.com All images used with specific permission of the photographers. For more information on RESTORATION HARDWARE: www.restorationhardware.com FROM THE LAND: THE ARCHITECTURE OF BACKEN, GILLAM, & KROEGER By Daniel P. Gregory Foreword by Diane Keaton Afterword by Stanley Abercrombie Hardcover with Jacket / 11” x 13” / 432 pages, 320 color and duotone photographs. $85.00 U.S. Rizzoli New York, Publication date: October 2013 ‘From the Land’ (Rizzoli) features 38 properties ranging from Los Angeles residences, hotels, hillside retreats, farmhouses and wineries in the Napa Valley, as well as hilltop weekend houses, seaside retreats, and lakeside hideaways throughout California. Warmth and informality pervade the firm’s work. California landscapes and seascapes and nature itself play a role that is complementary and integral with the work. Backen, Gillam & Kroeger www.bgarch.com Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects was originally formed in 1996 as Backen Gillam Architects by principals Howard J. Backen, FAIA and Jim Gillam, AIA. The firm has two offices, one located in Sausalito near the San Francisco Bay waterfront and a newly designed office in St. Helena adjacent to the restaurant, French Blue. Principals Loren Kroeger and Elizabeth Mitchell along with the firm’s 70 employees, bring a wide range of experience to Backen, Gillam & Kroeger projects. This experience enables the firm to provide clients with the very best in design and project management in a number of specialty building types, including private residences, resorts, restaurants and wineries. In the seventeen years since its opening, the firm has designed over 50 upscale homes, 40 wineries, seven major resorts, 20 restaurants, a new line of retail stores for RH (Restoration Hardware) and Williams Sonoma Home, an equestrian center, The Napa Valley Reserve (a private members-only vineyard and winery which has approximately 400 members), and the Performing Arts Center for St. Helena, CA.
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Tomorrow is the first day of Autumn! I’m joining in with Lindsay from White Buffalo Styling Co. for her fall tour. Lindsay’s home ALWAYS inspires me, and I had the joy of meeting her last year. Be sure to check out her fall photos! Today, instead of sharing our home, I want to share our hot off the press, nearly finished barn that’s decorated simply for fall, and I want to invite you to come see it in November! We bought a house on 12 acres just over year ago and the best part was that it had a crazy metal tractor barn! For years we’ve had a dream to create a gathering space for friends and this Nesting Place community. My sister and her husband and my parents and I like to do lots of things together and this barn was the perfect venue for us to host small groups of people. Here’s what we started with… And y’all… Here it is yesterday, I had to move ladders and wipe the sweat from my finally unfurrowed brow to take these pictures. It was evening, the light was harsh, but I couldn’t wait another day to show you this space! […]
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