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A Classical Journey: The Houses of Ken Tate



"Human beings resonate with materials.  There is some kind of universal wisdom in the psyche that connects with the spirit of materials.  If you built the same house with new materials, the psyche would know the difference. The connection with the past would be lost.  You must use real materials as often as you can to create something that is more than a mere illusion.  I took a picture of an old Norman farmhouse to a quarry and asked, 'How can I get stone that looks like this?'  He told me we had to cut it from the face of a mountain.  So that's what we did." —Ken Tate





















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9 comments:

Hope said...

How very inspiring, wonderful.

Tricia Rose Rough Linen said...

Too beautiful!

LB said...

Hi, Hope! I see you are new to l&l. Welcome! ~L

Acquired Objects said...

The gardens and outside spaces look fabulous. Your first picture made me sigh...;)

XX
Debra~

LB said...

Hi, Tricia! I need to order a curtain panel. I'll contact you soon! ~L

LB said...

Oh, good! :) Don't you love the quote? Mr. Tate and I have the same outlook it seems. xo~L

Greet Lefèvre said...

This is exquisite architecture!! Fabulous! Thank you so much for introducing us to Ken Tate!
Have a great weekend!
xx
Greet

Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns said...

This is so beautiful!I must go look for more of Ken Tates work. Have a fabulous weekend.

Giancarlo said...

buona giornata...ciao

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