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If bookie was a house, this is what I'd picture him to look like... And to those who know him better than I do, would you agree?



The house including all the furniture was crafted by the Greene brothers, from my understanding, the Greene bros. told Mr. Gamble(Proctor&Gamble;) that all they had to do was bring their clothes as soon as the house and furnishings were complete.





<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/ext/Vertikoff-2071031-060b.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/ext/Vertikoff-2071031-41.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/ext/Vertikoff-2071031-26.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/ext/Vertikoff-2050629-23.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/vertikoff-frontdoor.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/fiennes-104.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-stairwell.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-LRfire.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-LR1039.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-LRlight.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/fiennes-123-41.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-LRsconce.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/fiennes-126-48.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-dining.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-diningwindow.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/porter-diningfire.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.gamblehouse.org/_img/photos/int/fiennes-127-49.jpg" alt="" />
 
Awww, the gamble house is one of THE hallmarks of Arts and Crafts. I would LOVE to make a small little cabin with this style. Unfortunately it would probably cost WAY too much.

-bix
 
Ha ha! I don't know bkshopr other than these forums, but this, too, is how I would picture him if he were a house. Very well done depiction.
 
Very high praise, indeed, for the classy guy we all know. I'm not sure that Craftsman is his favorite style, but I'm sure it's up there with a few others.
 
The Greene and Greene brothers the architects of the Gamble House accepted the winter vacation house commission from the Procter and Gamble family. Both were originally from the east coast. During their westward trip to Pasadena they visited the World Columbian Exposition world's fair in Chicago 1895. They were inspired by the architectural structures from around the world. In particular the Japanese and Chinese pavilions attracted their attention where construction joinery was constructed without fasteners such as screws and nails. Mortise and tenon technique fascinated them in creating their distinction for the latter part of their career in Pasadena.



I appreciate the compliments and I do like the Gamble House and visited it many times since 1976. Due to my age I selected the following wooden structure where most of the Chinese and Japanese architecture borrowed their aesthetic from. The Craftsman Style also was a much later derivation of the Temple of Heaven built in 1420 AD.



<img src="http://images.china.cn/images1/200802/421159.jpg" alt="" />







<img src="http://www.iwalku2.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/beijing_the_temple_of_heaven2928.jpg" alt="" />
 
BK,



We were there a couple of month ago...the Temple of Heaven is amazing...too bad they don't let you walk inside of the temple. Can you explain this...back in the days, how come they built thing better than now consider we have the technology now a day?



Summer Palace with the man made lake is breath taking.
 
[quote author="Astute Observer" date=1236769704][quote author="tulip" date=1236769283]BK,



We were there a couple of month ago...the Temple of Heaven is amazing...too bad they don't let you walk inside of the temple. Can you explain this...back in the days, how come they built thing better than now consider we have the technology now a day?



Summer Palace with the man made lake is breath taking.</blockquote>


While waiting for the expert, let me take a first stab at this....



See, back in the olden days, the emperor was richer than modern version of Billy Gates, and there were tens of millions of almost-free labors and artisans that are more skillful than the $20/hr day labors.



And yes, if the wall papers (or whatever they use to hold the structures together in China) do not have perfect pattern, someone's head going to roll off the shoulders.</blockquote>


I could not have worded it better.
 
Tulip, The Gamble House is in Pasadena and is indeed open to the public for tours. <a href="http://www.gamblehouse.org/">Gamble House</a>
 
The Gamble house is beautiful, but like most real Craftsman homes, I wouldn't wanna live there; too dark; not enough light. And Stickley furniture is not particularly comfortable; beautiful, but not comfy.
 
[quote author="awgee" date=1236830460]The Gamble house is beautiful, but like most real Craftsman homes, I wouldn't wanna live there; too dark; not enough light. And Stickley furniture is not particularly comfortable; beautiful, but not comfy.</blockquote>


Aesthetic is pleasing to the eyes and seldom for comfort. Apply that to women's everyday life: Heels vs flat shoe. 75% of all women shoes sold at department stores were heels. 25% were kids and flat shoes.
 
[quote author="Astute Observer" date=1236833627]I disagree, FWIW. A well designed home with good balance of form and function should be the goal of any designer/craftsman. There is no law that says you have to sacrifice comfort for aesthetic, but just that one is often neglected at the expense of the other.</blockquote>


Certainly it is always the goal to achieve a balance. That is not my point. The objects known for aesthetic are seldom comfortable.



<img src="http://cache.wists.com/thumbnails/4/c2/4c20b19454a8cf979f112b182bf281b8-orig" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.vollerscorsetsusa.com/images/corset-range.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EEOcAwyXDcA/SMdvm4JqGyI/AAAAAAAAElM/ZlEYfwR2PUw/s320-R/Christian-Louboutin_683307e.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/graphic/images/gallery/works/wasily.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.immobilien-schweiz.org/immobilien-loft-upload/barcelona-chair-mies-van-der-rohe.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.jetsetmodern.com/images2/Koenig008Fm.jpg" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.lipsticktracez.com/reggie/2008/05/15/artwork_images_901_168161_julius-shulman.jpg" alt="" />
 
BK,



Is that what it takes to for craftsmanship? A few head rolling! LOL



Seriously...you see thing 1000 years old and still standing...and you wonder what we built today will stand for 1000 years?
 
"Certainly it is always the goal to achieve a balance. That is not my point. The objects known for aesthetic are seldom comfortable."



Ray Eames declared the (incredibly comfortable) Eames lounge chair and ottoman to be "un-designy" when it was first created. Of course, it is now considered an iconic design. In my opinion, truly excellent design can only be proven over time.
 
[quote author="Serious Weapon" date=1236836786]For the win... Is that GITOC?

<img src="http://www.vollerscorsetsusa.com/images/corset-range.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>




OMG! I'm getting a reputation on the IHB.... I only wish I could be that sexy... :red:
 
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