While many players have emerged to participate in the New Old House movement, the one name that is synonymous with that movement is Russell Versaci. Russell is recognized as the architect who gave new life and credibility to the architectural concept of designing new homes with sensitivity to historic architecture, while maintaining the essential design dictates of modern family living.
Russell's first book "Creating a New Old House" is required reading for professionals as well as students and aficionados of traditional architecture. In the book, Russell traces the foundations of historic architecture and how they can be applied to today's design requirements through his thoughtful and organized "Pillars of Traditional Design", with examples from an array of traditional architects. His book clearly illustrates how traditional architecture can be woven into the design of a new home without compromising the essence of historic architecture so that the home captures the charm and character of a bygone era while still creating a realistic living space for a new era.
His most recent book "Roots of Home" traces the evolution of various American house styles and how they were influenced by early settlers and regional differences. Through the use of old photographs, paintings and maps, Russell tells an architectural story steeped in human history and events that attests to the complex but colorful evolution of American architecture.
Russell's firm "Russell Versaci Architecture" is located in Middleburg, Virginia. His work in traditional architectural design has been featured in a number of national magazines and publications, and he is well known and respected as a leader in the New Old Home movement. He is a regular and sought after speaker who has a unique and compelling message that he conveys about traditional architecture, drawing from his own vast experience and research.
The home featured on our blog is Russell Versaci's "Currier", just one of many from his "Simple Farmhouse Collection" of exquisitely designed historic American homes. Our company meticulously reproduced the many details and mouldings designed by Russell to faithfully reproduce this Mid-Atlantic style farmhouse. This house clearly demonstrates a premise preached by Russell for many years; that sophisticated architecture can again be made available to the general public by employing the efficiencies and other advantages of off-site home manufacturing.
Connor Homes is proud to have participated in the building of this beautiful Russell Versaci home and we look forward to a continuing collaboration on future projects.