A fascinating look at an outstanding example of outdoor living
architecture and design.
Pavilion Living looks at the architecture of three recently completed
pavilions by Peter Zimmerman Architects on the gardens of a large
private house on Philadelphia's architecturally rich, historic Main
Line, and the associated characteristics that accompany these
beautifully conceived and carefully built structures.
Located on a portion of what was once the extensive property of the
Ardrossan Estate, an early 20th-century Georgian Revival mansion by
Horace Trumbauer, the new pavilions accompany one of the next generation
of houses that can now be seen on the rolling hills of the historic
manor.
The owners who commissioned the pavilions have taken on the
responsibility of maintaining the land and character of the property as
serious patrons of art, architecture, and landscape. Yet these new
buildings also enhance the landscape, providing richer experiences in
closer connection to nature, celebrating in fresh and harmonious ways
the property's extraordinary history and the family's desire to enjoy
the simple pleasures of life outdoors.
Replete with more than 200 photographs and detailed architectural
illustrations, Pavilion Living encompasses architecture, patronage,
and the art of benessere (well-being) with the aim of serving designers
and homeowners seeking similar solutions to meaningful outdoor living.
