Modern to Classic II

Modern to Classic II: Residential Estates by Landry Design Group explores the Los Angeles firm's recent work, defined by an eclectic range of references and styles. Emphasizing the unique stories that inform each of the projects, the monograph's 15 chapters--each dedicated to a single completed residence and opening with a conceptual sketch by principal Richard Landry--demystify the process behind creating the grand estates the firm has become known for. From a modern steel and glass aerie perched above L.A.'s Sunset Boulevard to a lakeside stone villa in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, the houses selected embody the spirit of those who inhabit them. A special section, Works in Progress, previews 25 current projects from the firm consistently sought for its ability to collaboratively intuit architectural styles, siting and materials in structures that innovatively reflect the area vernacular and elevate the imagination of their clients, who include celebrities, creatives, and industry leaders.
Modern to Classic II: Residential Estates by Landry Design Group explores the Los Angeles firm's recent work, defined by an eclectic range of references and styles.
Québec-born architect Richard Landry is fluent in a diverse range of genres, each of them rigorously researched and meticulously executed. While Landry has a great appreciation for traditional European styles, his passion for contemporary aesthetics--about half of his portfolio is modern--results in a versatility that accommodates a diverse clientele.
Founded by architect Richard Landry in 1987, Landry Design Group (LDG) has evolved into a multicultural organization of 45 respected professionals whose creative expertise results in extraordinary living environments. Landry is committed to a team-based approach and LDG reflects a culture of collaboration that clients, who are inherently part of the design process, appreciate. With projects in 17 countries, LDG is committed to finding creative solutions to design challenges that result in aesthetic achievement while enriching the client's quality of life. LDG has repeatedly been honored by Architectural Digest on its Top 100 list, and its projects were named "Ultimate Home" five times by Robb Report.
"At the heart of each of Los Angeles-based architect Richard Landry's designs are his clients. "There are so many positions you can take," he says. "But it pays off as a business model if my clients are part of the process." Landry's counts among his clients many of Hollywood's stars - Rod Stewart, Kenny Gee, Mark Wahlburg and Eddie Murphy among them. The latest two, though, carry special weight during this NFL playoff season. That's right - Tom Brady and Giselle Bündchen are the newest to solicit Landry's design assistance. Which just might find the architect Super Bowl-bound in just a few weeks." --Architects + Artisans