For Andrew Skurman, an unabashed classicist, the past is not forgotten, but remains a constant source of inspiration. His award-winning firm Andrew Skurman Architects, based in San Francisco with an office in Paris, specializes in residences inspired by the classical architectural traditions of French châteaux, Mediterranean villas, and Georgian country houses.
In addition to residential design, Andrew Skurman Architects designed the Pelican Hill Resort on the Newport Coast. Skurman also worked on a number of major hotel commissions, including the Century Plaza Hotel Tower in Los Angeles, now the St. Regis, and the Beverly Hills Hotel. He is also the author of Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman. Let’s take a look at some of my favorites from his impressive portfolio… It is positively breathtaking!
Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman pairs 20 of the architect’s residential and resort designs with floorplans, watercolor studies, architectural diagrams, and photos of his many historical reference points, which range from the Temple of Zeus at Nemea, Greece, to L’Ermitage de Madame de Pompadoour at Fontainebleau, France. The book also showcase the talents of frequent collaborators including interior designers Suzanne Tucker and Steven Volpe.
To learn more, please visit Andrew Skurman Architects and read Skurman’s bio with Q&A here.
Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman can be purchased through Amazon.
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Cynthia Lambert says
May 9, 2016 at 5:32 pmDe-lish! He's my new design crush too. Thanks for sharing. What a talented guy.
Pia Guido Murphy says
May 9, 2016 at 7:51 pmWhat a treat! Thank you for introducing me to his work.
Betsy Duggan says
May 9, 2016 at 9:01 pmLove LOVE Love ?
Pookha says
May 10, 2016 at 2:11 amI like his dining rooms, and his choice of light fixtures. So very interesting, and beautiful.
In_The_Capital says
May 10, 2016 at 1:49 pmHis work is absolutely magnificent. Thank you for sharing.
Suzanne Tucker says
July 16, 2016 at 6:08 pmI loved seeing this post on the Uber-talented Andy. We have done our best projects together and he is one of my all time favorite classicist! Thank you for this well-deserved feature on his beautiful work (and mine, too!) Brava! Suzanne
Patricia Harmanci says
October 4, 2017 at 4:53 amOh, Suzanne Tucker: I just discovered Skurman’s work and fell in love. Then I found out that the rooms I most adored were YOUR work! I have loved each and every job you have done. Large rooms or small, you make them uber cozy and comfortable with your unerring eye for detail. My dream: for you to do my Istanbul home, my D.C. Apartment, and the Hudson, NY row House!