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Book SynopsisHistory Reinterpreted, the second published work from celebrated architect and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Patrick Ahearn, explores the renovation and reimagination of the 1871 Myles Standish Hotel in Duxbury, Mass., as a grand single-family residence. Highlighting how new life and modernity can be breathed into an historic structure while still respecting the past, the volume includes the architect’s own hand-drawn elevations, before and after floor plans, and countless full-colour photos from yesteryear and today to delight architecture and history enthusiasts alike.
Table of ContentsI N T R O D U C T I O N 1 0 CHAPTER 1 CREATING A HISTORICALLY INSPIRED NARRATIVE 28 CHAPTER 2 BUILDING TOWARD THE FUTURE 74 CHAPTER 3 NEW LIFE FOR THE MYLES STANDISH HOTEL 86 The Front Exterior 88 The Rear Exterior & Areas for Outdoor Living 98 Life on the First Floor 114 Private Spaces on the Second & Third Floors 132 In the Snow 140 CHAPTER 4 PAST MEETS PRESENT 148 A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S 1 6 2 P R O J E C T A N D B O O K C R E D I T S 1 6 6 P H O T O G R A P H Y C R E D I T S 1 6 7
