Ranches of the American West (Rizzoli Classics)

The American ranch embodies a rich architectural tradition that has been passed down through generations of ranchers. This book presents twenty-five of the most spectacular Western ranches including important historical structures and those designed for today’s newest ranch owners. With three hundred newly commissioned color photographs of ranches in Montana Wyoming Colorado California Oregon New Mexico and Texas the book will appeal to ranch dwellers as well as homeowners inspired by this rustic and romantic architectural style. The original ranches included property for livestock and structures that were built to withstand the natural forces of a harsh climate. Today as in the past life in the West means long winters and a need for shelter that encloses and protects. House designs and rooflines mimic the forms of the surrounding foothills and mountains and today’s ranches often feature reclaimed materials—rubble abandoned artifacts cut stone and forged iron—put to new use. Materials often cut by hand are basic and echo those used in past: logs shingles and shakes branches fieldstones sandstones and flagstones. The prevalence of renowned architects and interior designers working in the West as well as an increasing number of celebrity owners demonstrate that ranch living is popular and on the rise.

Series: Rizzoli Classics

Hardcover: 288 pages

Publisher: Rizzoli (February 10 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9780847843947

ISBN-13: 978-0847843947

ASIN: 0847843947

Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 1.3 x 9.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds