Chicago Apartments: A Century of Lakefront Luxury (Urban Domestic Architecture Series)

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CHICAGO APARTMENTS is a unique examination of nearly100 elevator structures whose luxurious amenities, generous or unusual interior spaces, architectural features, locations or innovations have made them significant in the history of Chicago apartment life. An introductory essay traces larger themes in the development of the city and the stories behind the creation of these fabled structures.

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Luxury Dream Homes, Third Edition
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ASIN: 1881955877

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This successful book continues to build on its original simple premise: to offer some of the finest and most interesting luxury home plans from todays leading designers and architects. Here, in a completely new and revised edition, 15 leading designers and architects share their finest luxury home designs. More than a statement of size, the luxury celebrated in this new volume encompasses elegance in design: rooms that comlement living and uplift the spirit while supporting all the conveniences of modern times.

American Dream Homes: Luxury Design : 50 New Glamour Homes

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Lots of very very expensive homes.
Good idea book
Not the best bang for the buck.
Every house features full color photos!
Quite interesting!!

American Dream Homes: Luxury Design : 50 New Glamour Homes
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ASIN: 1931131082

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Walk through the front doors of more of the most exclusive homes in the world.

American Dream Homes is another remarkable beautiful photographic collection of 50 stunning show homes.

The book is like a walking tour, walking you step-by-step through the design and decorating details.

Each outstanding home is the collaborative vision of a unique design team. From accessories to landscaping, these gorgeous homes represent the best of the home-building and decorating arts.

Best of all, readers may purchase blueprints of these fine homes and build a dream of their own.

Ranging in size from 3,000 to over 10,000 square feet, these designs include virtually every imaginable luxury: sweeping staircases, grand entries, soaring ceilings, awe-inspiring interiors and magnificent master suites.

From every corner of North America, American Dream Homes, showcases the finest projects of the brightest residential designers and decorators working today.

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Lots of very very expensive homes........2007-02-20

I will never be able to afford any of the homes in this book, and even if I could, I don't think I'd want something that big. Regardless, it is fun to look

Good idea book.......2006-02-15

I bought this book to get ideas for a custom home we were building. I loved the full-page color photos, and found a few ideas I could incorporate in my new home, even though it is much smaller than these plans! I love Colonial, European, and Neo-classic styles, so there were only a few homes with touches of these styles (hence, only 4 stars), but I still found the book useful. For more classic, European style homes, I highly recommend "Villa Decor - Decidedly French and Italian Style" and "French Influences", both by Betty Lou Phillips.

Not the best bang for the buck. .......2006-02-05

The photos in this book are not exclusive, as they can be found in many other books and magazines. It is certainly a better value than "dream home" magazines that usually sell for $7 a pop at the newstands, but it pales in comparison to "Dan Sater's Luxury Home Plans". Sater's book is better in just about every way... larger format, larger pictures, thicker paper, a better selection of homes in my opinion (not to mention a few identical ones), and a lower price.

You probably already know that the purpose of these books is to sell home plans. That's why they're so cheap. From a consumer standpoint, they're fun to browse through and you don't feel any buyer's remorse since you can easily spend more money at McDonald's.

If you're looking for a book to get valuable ideas for your next home or remodel, take a look at "Home by Design" by Sarah Susanka.

Every house features full color photos!.......2004-05-28

I have bought house plan books before and normally only the first few are in full color and then the rest are black and white and don't show any interior photos. This book, however, has full color photos for every house plan featured. They show a few interior pictures for each, and it is by far the best house plan book I have found. Although, every plan in this book is quite large and you'd have to be a millionaire to be able to afford them.

Quite interesting!!.......2004-03-29

Ok,I just read...well skimmed through this book,I just looked at the pics of all the gorgeous houses.My house is custom designed and I wanted to see some other interesting designs.Well I certainly got alot of ideas for my next house,I personally think i'ts a brilliant book that anyone that is fascinated with wealth should read!

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Too much South Florida
Great book of dreams
Sater's Luxury Home Plans
GREAT FLOOR PLANS
Inspiring Designs

Dan Sater's Luxury Home Plans

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ASIN: 1932553061

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Too much South Florida.......2007-06-02

I bought this book for ideas on Luxury Homes in general. I have lived all over the US, as well as parts of Europe. This book will please you if you want to build a home in South Florida . . . that looks like the other homes in South Florida. Otherwise, like me, you will be dissappointed. In other words, Dan Sater lacks variety in his style.
Its really sad, because even within the borders of FL, there are a great many other styles to represent. Again, if you want to keep up with the Joneses in Boca, this is your book.

Great book of dreams.......2007-02-20

Even though the houses in this book are well outside my price range, it is fun to look at them.

Sater's Luxury Home Plans.......2007-01-10

Absolutley wonderful book of home plans. Numerous interior designs that are outstanding. If you call Dan Sater Luxury Home Plan Office they are the most gracious to work with.

GREAT FLOOR PLANS.......2006-07-11

HE IS ONE OF THE BEST DESIGNERS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

Inspiring Designs.......2005-07-31

Definitively one of the most beautiful books about dream home plans, measuring from 2723 to 8088 square feet, 101 designs, of which 57 are featured with lots of real full color photos of actual homes already built, unlike the majority of other books in which they only present about 5 to 10 real homes.
Add the beauty of architectural art, and for the price you have a bargain.

Sater Design: A Portfolio of 30 Luxury Estates from Acclaimed Designer Dan F. Sater II, AIBD

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disappointed
A Must-Have Book!!!
Beautiful Collection of Homes!

Sater Design: A Portfolio of 30 Luxury Estates from Acclaimed Designer Dan F. Sater II, AIBD
Dan F. Sater
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932553134

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Sater Design: A Portfolio of 30 Luxury Estates from Acclaimed Designer Dan F. Sater II, AIBD: Books: Dan F., II Sater

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disappointed.......2007-07-16

I never send anything back but I am sending this book back. I was very disappointed in the content of the book. A portion of it was from 'The Early Years' which was a bit dated for me. And I am just not really a fan of the Sater style...for high-end custom homes, they look a bit canned in places. Anyway, if you are a fan of this builder and just want a pictorial of his work, this is the book for you. If you are trying to get ideas for a home I would move on to something else.

A Must-Have Book!!!.......2006-08-01

This is the ultimate book for luxury designs. I have searched all over for books and house designs that gives the luxury and well-planned design of a dream home and this book gives plenty. If you had to choose just one of Dan Sater's books, this is the one to get.

Beautiful Collection of Homes!.......2006-03-14

This book is a perfect source for inspiration. It has some beautiful luxury homes with floor plans, renderings and many gorgeous photos. I was impressed with the creative floor plans and exteriors. I recommend this book to anyone looking for ideas to design a new custom home!

Fine Living: 130 Home Designs With Luxury Amenities

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ASIN: 1931131244

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n A gorgeous full-color showcase of 130 magnificent home designs n Stunning interior and exterior photography displays the elegance and grace of these palatial homes n Opens with an extensive 64-page editorialsection offering information on the latest decorating techniques and the hottest home design trends n This lavish home plan collection is divided into four primary sections that feature Magnificent Master Suites, Opulent Baths, Gourmet Kitchens and Grand Gathering Spaces n Complete construction blueprints are available for every home Within these pages lie the most luxurious home designs, from the best architects and residential designers the nation has to offer. Homes with that special something extra that sets them apart and opens the door to Fine Living .

European Luxury Home Plans (Sater Design Collection, 1)

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Disappointed!
Cookie Cutter
European Excitement!

European Luxury Home Plans (Sater Design Collection, 1)
Dan F., II Sater
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ASIN: 1932553002

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European Luxury Home Plans presents a fresh portfolio of plans drawn from the ageless character of classical Old World architecture. The styles conceived here to be classic speak softly of an American heritage, inspired over time by four regions of influence-Italian, French, English and Spanish. Scale and proportion as they are iterated in ancient dialects translate evenly to the incomparable beauty found in this collection of homes.

At once rugged and refined, each of these houses displays an intimate connection with the land, forming powerful mergers between walls and what surround them. Clay-tile roofs, sun-baked stone and rough stucco are subdued by open, airy interiors and breathtaking views. Rambling, joie de vivre porches and sandals-only courtyards balance well-defined rooms and an air of formality.

Created by the Sater Design Collection, here are stunning designs that "Redefine Tradition". These homes offer flexible living environments that meet the needs of today's busy lifestyles, but reflect a European character with timeless appeal.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed!.......2007-06-13

The cover claims that there are 65 floorplans, but its more like 22. The same floor plans are shown with different facades for each section. I also would have hoped that the photographs from the front of the book would have been from homes built using the various floorplans, but from what I can tell none of the pictures correspond to a floorplan. Which is too bad, considering the homes pictured were what I was looking for.

The renderings are beautifully done, but hardly worth the price.

You may want to consider another title before you purchase this one.

Cookie Cutter.......2004-09-28

Very disappointed. The designs are simply ranch style homes with barrel-tile roofs. The book is divided into four sections: Italian, French, English and Spanish but they are literally the same plans in all sections with just simple modifactions to the front facade. Worse yet, most designs mix elements from all styles. You get a simple floor plan with a watercolor elevation that is often not completely reflective of the design. I particularly noticed that most designs had very large garages that are not rendered proportionally. If you are looking for unique designs that are true to the architecture of Europe this is not the book to buy. If you just want a "Spanish Look" to a ranch design this book offers nothing different than what you can find in the check out line of the local super-market. There is nothing unique or authentic in this book.

European Excitement!.......2004-01-13

This book of European home plans is what I've come to expect from The Sater Design Collection, absolutely fabulous home designs! The attention to detail of each plan offered was clearly evident. I paticularly liked the open flowing floor plans. The designs seemed to bring the best of classical exterior styling with modern amenities.

I've picked my dream home, its plan no. 8043.

American Dream Homes: Luxury Home Plans: 150 Finely Crafted Home Designs
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Estate Dream Homes: 152 Plans of Unsurpassed Luxury
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Good home planning ideas...

Amazingly creative floor plans and great elevations to boot

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Estate Dream Homes: 152 Plans of Unsurpassed Luxury
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ASIN: 1881955680

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Estate Dream Homes is perfect for the serious plan buyer or for those who just like to rub elbows with the architecture of the rich and famous. Designs feature maids quarters, separate guest suites, morning kitchens, home theaters, splendid outdoor spaces and other details that make a large home an estate.

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Good home planning ideas..........2001-07-22

I bought this book in search of new ideas to my exsisting designs. It opended my eyes to about 5 or 6 things I had not thought of and made it all worth it. The first 15 pages or so give a sort of virtual tour through some of the homes you will see later in the book, and all in full color! However, after that the rest of the book is in black and white (actually blue and white). (Note: If you are looking for a book of big houses and pictures of the interior, this book may not be what you are looking for. Only the first 15 or so pages provide that - the rest are floor plans and sketches of the outside view of the home) In addition, there is about 5-7 pages in the back where you can reference certain plans and inquire about the blueprints and building guides online or even order blueprints for contruction of most of the homes in the book. All in all, this book is a good tool that may not have exactly the layout you want, but might spark an idea that you could add to another layout. Many of the homes have pool houses, detached garages, maids quarters and other bonuses that the average home would not have.

Amazingly creative floor plans and great elevations to boot.......2001-06-18

This is my favorite house plans book! It's packed with floor plans ranging from about 3000 sqft. to over 11000 sqft. These plans are all full of creative ideas including great designs for the master bath and creative ways to design the kitchen. You will not be disappointed with the purchase of this book!

praise.......2000-07-09

hey u did a great job in this estate dream homes mag. I luvre it but i have a question. How come when i type in the home #that i want that is EH808 in page 18 of ur mag i cant find it! please help

Luxury Dream Homes: 154 Luxury Home Plans from Eleven Leading Designers (Home Plans)

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Diverse plan resource

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Diverse plan resource.......2005-03-30

Excellent home plan book for anyone looking for luxurious mini-estate home plans. This book covers a wide variety of styles but mainly concentrates on homes in the 3,000 - 6,000 square foot range, with a few homes in reaching into 7,000 square feet plus. Overall, a good resource for anyone looking for ideas to help in the creation of their dream home or for someone with a general love of architecture.

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inspiring.......2007-01-16

I loved this book it gives a lot of good advice of how to be a better person and how to deal with different situations like having an alcoholic parent, rape, unwanted pregnancies, etc. makes you look at life from a different perspective.

Volar sobre el Pantano.......2006-11-10

This book helped me in my self steem, and I really encourage people to read it, specially if they had some kinds of traumas from childhood. It is great! I recomended for the age over 15. Is good to referred to teachers, counselers, colleage students and high school kids. Josie

How this book has influenced my life........2006-08-15

In Volar Sobre el Pantano by Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sanchez the basic plot is that the husband receives and urgent letter of help from his sister in a hospital from which they no nothing of and he and his wife are trying to reach her and see what is going on. During this journey they are telling themselves the problems they have had in there lives. The main characters in this story are the husband (Zahib), wife (Lisbeth), and Zahib's sister (Alma). The events in the story were that Zahib and his wife Lisbeth go to the airport and during the flight they talk about the problems they had in life and then they finally reach the destination of the flight and hurry to the hospital to see what hospital it is and if Alma (Zahib's sister) is still there. After learning she is not there they go to her apartment and they find her. She refuses help from anyone, but after Lisbeth talks to her she agrees to ask for help. Then the story ends. This Story takes place in Zahib's house, the airplane, the hospital, the hotel and the apartment. This book is mostly was written in a first person format with a lot of dialogue. Most of the paragraphs are at least 10 sentences long and the chapters are normally 7 pages long. This book did not take me long to read because it is so inspiring and exciting that it makes you want to read more and more until you finally finish it.
This book is influential, because it teaches you that your word values a lot and that people have lots of problems in life but we must learn to not take revenge on those that brought that pain, but to try to help ourselves and the other people involved in the situation. I use to think that my word did not value a lot, because no one took my words seriously. Now after reading this book I understand that if I don't stand up to those who don't take my words seriously and tell them that I believe that I have a right to be heard then I will not be able to stand up for what I believe in. This book also taught me that everyone has problems and if they act in a way that is hurtful or that is nice they will receive consequences because everything has a consequence it is not necessarily a good one or a bad one. These consequences can come at any time they could come soon or they could take years to come but they will come and when they come you will either be awarded or be held responsible for your actions.

Excellente.......2004-06-05

Este libro es una excellente guia para aquellas personas que se encuentran desesperados, en lo personal creo que Carlos C. ha realizado un increible trabajo, lo he leido ya dos veces y cada vez me impresiona mas el profundo mensaje moral, y etico que nos trasmite.
Todas sus obras son muy buenas y las seguire disfrutando mientras el autor tenga nuevos temas.

sal volando a leerlo.......2004-04-09

He leido varios de los libros de Carlos Cuahutemoc Sanchez y con certeza les puedo decir que este es uno de los mejores que he leido hasta hoy lo recomiendo ampliamente.

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Volar Sobre El Pantano
Carlos Cuahtemoc Sanchez
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