Private Estates is a rare jewel in the world of architectural monographs, welcoming the reader behind the gates of some of today's most inspiring residential estates. Whether it is a contemporary manor, a French chateau, a beachfront villa or a modern mountain chalet, the internationally acclaimed architectural firm Landry Design Group has skillfully designed each project with an exquisite attention to detail and a keen understanding of their clients' unique lifestyles. The firm's ability to create within the influence of architectural precedents or to freely invent within contemporary parameters displays a unique talent that has attracted the attention of today's movers and shakers, including such notable clients as Kenny G, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. Graced with an introduction by Joseph Giovannini, text by Janet Eastman, over 400 inspiring color photographs convey the unparalleled versatility and the inspired vision of Landry Design Group. AUTHOR: Richard Landry: Located in Los Angeles, California, the award-winning Landry Design Group, Inc. was created in 1987 by Richard Landry, AIA. With clients throughout the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Indonesia, United Kingdom, France and Russia, the firm continues to raise the standards in high-end residential architecture. Journalist Janet Eastman has traveled the world covering design shows and interviewing the most famous architects, interior designers and product designers, most recently for the Los Angeles Times and national magazines. Joseph Giovannini has written on architecture and design for three decades for such publications as the New York Times, Architectural Record, Art in America, Art Forum and Architecture Magazine. ILLUSTRATIONS: 300 photographs 75 illustrations *
