Thomas Phifer and Partners - signed

A very special copy signed, inscribed, and dated by Thomas Phifer on the title page. First edition, first printing hardcover. The elegant and pristine book design matches Phifer’s architecture. Projects are illustrated with many vivid color photographs by Scott Frances and an appendix of plan drawings. Includes a few panoramic photo gatefolds. Printed clear plastic jacket has light rubbing and a minor creases to edge. Jacket also has minimal toning to spine. Boards and pages are in pristine condition. Fine book in very good + jacket. Near fine overall. "The first book on the brilliant young architect Thomas Phifer and the work of his firm, Thomas Phifer and Partners. Thomas Phifer and Partners is recognized for its distinct transformation of modernism. The essence of timeless buildings—simplicity—is achieved through thoughtful responses to the natural environment, study of the human ecology of the site, and a search for appropriate modes of construction, which dictate the forms, spaces, and appearance of buildings. The firm believes that every structure should occupy a harmonious place within its surroundings by balancing human needs and environmental imperatives. This book explores all of Phifer’s major commissions, including Salt Point House in New York, Salt Lake City Courthouse, and his most recent achievement, the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, which opens in April 2010." - from the publisher Essays by Alastair Gordon and Stephen Fox. 9.5 x 11.5 inches