New Classicists - William T. Baker     Click Here to Order

William T. Baker's work is inspired by the bounty of classical architecture found in the grand homes of the southern United States, particularly Georgia. The hallmark of his architecture is his extraordinary attention to the finer details of craftsmanship and construction and his keen eye for scale and proportion. Throughout the pages of this richly illustrated book, we meet the families who have entrusted him with their dreams and visions and whose trust has been rewarded with classically inspired homes of grace and beauty.

The twenty-eight projects presented in this volume encapsulate the first two decades of William T. Baker's career and give the reader a glimpse into the lives of these modern American families. Blending seamlessly into historic neighborhoods, these new old houses are outstanding achievements in timeless, permanent architecture that resists modern shortcuts and easy solutions.

An insightful introduction by Atlanta historian, Beverly Means DuBose, III contributes to a deeper understanding of the history of classical architecture in America and the culture that has produced some of the world's great residential architecture. Says Mr. DuBose, "Few possess the talent to be sensitive to the desires of the client while producing a classical design that is livable, functional, and a visual delight."

William T. Baker is one of America's talented designers who is on the fore front of the renewed interest in classicism. His work is contributing greatly to some of the most esthetically pleasing residences being built in the United States today.

Throughout the pages of this richly illustrated book, we meet the families who have entrusted him with their dreams and visions and whose trust has been rewarded with classically inspired homes.

Architectural Excellence in a Diverse World Culture     Click Here to Order

In Architectural Excellence in a Diverse World Culture, William T. Baker presents dynamic concepts aimed at inspiring international excellence in architectural design. He addresses the controversial subject of architectural aesthetics and demonstrates how foundational principles of design can be applied to the signifi cant challenges facing the world's built environment. Architectural Excellence is intended to provoke discussion and interest among design professionals by advocating that each world culture should develop its own unique architectural expression in a dynamic way.

Baker's belief is that these foundational principles of design are culturally neutral and more pervasive than any single culture from our collective past. They are relevant to the architecture of all nations and peoples and can help solve the problem of architectural uniformity that is rampant throughout the world.

Architectural Excellence encourages a thoughtful assessment of time-proven principles through famous examples from the past millennium. Filled with color illustrations, this book is mandatory reading for anyone interested in building design and its effect on culture and the human environment.

William T. Baker is one of America's leading building designers at the forefront of the renewed interest in tradition-based architecture. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, his work is characterized by sensitivity to culture and a strong consideration of architectural aesthetics. His design philosophy is grounded in time-proven principles and embraces the important roles of tradition and ornament in architecture. His first book, William T. Baker in The Images Publishing Group's New Classicists series, features more than 20 of his residential and multi-family projects and has been widely received around the world.

William T. Baker & Associates, Ltd.
270 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 888-312-0446
Email: wtbaker@wtbaker.com

William T. Baker & Associates, Ltd.
78 West Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-261-0446
Phone: 404-261-0549
Email: wtbaker@wtbaker.com