The South is known for its preserved mansions but many more beautiful
twenty-first century houses preserve that same sense of ambiance. In
over 400 full-color images, twenty Southern design professionals with
varying architectural styles exhibit their award-winning work, ranging
from classical Georgian symmetry to modernist traditions infused with
fascinating flair. From Virginia to Arkansas, their work features
expansive, open floor plans, walls of glass, and the use of indigenous
materials. You can still see those Greek revival columns and the walls
of hinged shutters, but you can also observe a remarkable range of homes
that skillfully reflect their physical and cultural milieus within the
contemporary era. Glass walls and open floor plans notwithstanding,
these residences offer charm and authenticity. The architects' diverse
backgrounds and design philosophies are shaping the South in the
twenty-first century.