tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post6671705308463944042..comments2023-10-18T01:21:28.146-04:00Comments on Limestone & Boxwoods: Pursley ArchitectureJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-88145597870548984602013-07-17T19:04:21.103-04:002013-07-17T19:04:21.103-04:00"Must. Visit. Charlotte!" I got the exac..."Must. Visit. Charlotte!" I got the exact impression when I first stumbled upon Pursley Architecture. Thank you for the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-78286579790397031672010-02-27T12:05:19.244-05:002010-02-27T12:05:19.244-05:00wonderful post. enjoyed those images very much, es...wonderful post. enjoyed those images very much, especially the baths. obviously a lot of work went into that - it shows. thanks. . .A Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-67380383237297016372010-02-22T17:20:30.155-05:002010-02-22T17:20:30.155-05:00pretty! those (metal?) doors are amazing.pretty! those (metal?) doors are amazing.Clinton Smithhttp://atlantahomesmag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-7264045410430262672010-02-22T17:01:41.555-05:002010-02-22T17:01:41.555-05:00I love their work, particulary the bathrooms!I love their work, particulary the bathrooms!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477824815600090056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-57796203294727219812010-02-22T07:45:58.378-05:002010-02-22T07:45:58.378-05:00Thank you so much for introducing us to the Pursle...Thank you so much for introducing us to the Pursley Architecture website! So beautiful!! And inspiring!!!<br />Have you seenthat picture with the stairway, where is made a sort of bookcase???!!!<br />Thank you so much!<br />xx<br />GreetGreet Lefèvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417048594754414357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-28208521593561571722010-02-21T18:28:32.350-05:002010-02-21T18:28:32.350-05:00Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit gimmic...Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit gimmicky and a knock-off of everyone from Lutyens to McAlpine himself? What's so original about it? Unlike the work of McAlpine, et al, instead of incorporating one unique architectural feature in a house, I see a dozen of them employed in each project. How can one thing be the "star" of a home when everything is competing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-52448996405237819482010-02-21T08:40:41.602-05:002010-02-21T08:40:41.602-05:00@Things That Inspire: Pregnant lady curves is cert...@Things That Inspire: Pregnant lady curves is certainly an interesting description. There must be a better description than what Doug and I have used. I too still like them and am going to find out more about what the curvilinear details are actually called.<br /><br />@Francine Gardner: Glad to have you here.<br /><br />@Sherry: Thank you for the heads up. I overlooked the book icon with the press links. I'm going back now to take in all of the press.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-49183967796989363392010-02-20T23:07:00.891-05:002010-02-20T23:07:00.891-05:00Just wanted to let you know how much I truly enjoy...Just wanted to let you know how much I truly enjoyed this post. I spent some time looking through there website and really enjoyed it. It's amazing how all of these homes have such staying power. That's exactly what I hope to create with my home. Also if your browsing through their site and you click on the built homes tab some of the homes have a small picture of an open book at the bottom. If you click on the open book it will bring up the magazine article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-39221008679154636782010-02-20T16:35:22.511-05:002010-02-20T16:35:22.511-05:00A feat to the eyes. I just spent a wonderful time ...A feat to the eyes. I just spent a wonderful time browsing through ypour photographs. mc alpine happen to be my favorite architectural firm. i work with them on a regular basis via my showroom, and am involved in a small project with them for one of my clients. they bring a sense of timeless elegance to all their projects and so does Ken Pursley. i am so glad to have found you and will follow your blog.<br />FrancineFrancine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-31457220231667160502010-02-20T11:43:07.462-05:002010-02-20T11:43:07.462-05:00So very pretty and elegant. I love a space that h...So very pretty and elegant. I love a space that has interest but will be timelessly classic. I knew this would be a good post when I saw Ken Pursley came trained with McAlpine & Tankersley!alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555899350274664332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-54809711115695591372010-02-19T07:00:48.558-05:002010-02-19T07:00:48.558-05:00Oh, I wish Doug hadn't written pregnant lady c...Oh, I wish Doug hadn't written pregnant lady curves! Oh well - I still like them. I particularly like how Pursey handles the panes of oval windows; there are several houses that have the curvy grid pattern. <br /><br />I am glad that Doug referenced Voysey. I have done a tiny bit of research but one note on Voysey stands out: that he was the 'Frank Lloyd Wright' of England.Things That Inspirehttp://www.thingsthatinspire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-87980096446337492162010-02-18T22:45:28.423-05:002010-02-18T22:45:28.423-05:00Thank you everyone. I'm glad you enjoyed the p...Thank you everyone. I'm glad you enjoyed the post and Pursley's architecture.<br /><br />@doug: I was hoping someone like you would chime in with details about what I refer to as the Dutch lines. That's the second time I've heard reference to Voysey in a week. I did some digging on him, but haven't had time to digest it all. Agreed on the demi-lune vanity. I'll send you a photo of another I saw recently.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-43245891930832682192010-02-18T22:15:35.302-05:002010-02-18T22:15:35.302-05:00...lots of, what my colleague Jeff Dungan would ca......lots of, what my colleague Jeff Dungan would call 'pregnant lady curves' -- those big semi-circular shapes that Voysey and the English Arts & Crafts school were so fond of. There is something in every one of these images I could rave about...FAB-U-LOUS work. That first demi-lune vanity is really delightful, especially.Doug Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328946310707404767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-51203950185856329242010-02-18T21:34:51.145-05:002010-02-18T21:34:51.145-05:00What a beautiful blog you have created. Thanks to ...What a beautiful blog you have created. Thanks to Belgian Pearls I found your blog. I look forward to future posts by you. Have a lovely evening. AK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-38230406707056464802010-02-18T19:09:40.387-05:002010-02-18T19:09:40.387-05:00I saw this post this morning on my iphone, and cou...I saw this post this morning on my iphone, and could not wait to get home this evening so I could go through the website of Pursley Architects in great detail. What a find - what a discovery - thank you so much for this post! <br /><br />It's funny, I had seen the Georgian house on the Pursley website before - through designer Carter Kay - but did not look up the architect of the house, even though the loggia is one of my favorite outdoors rooms that I have ever seen.<br /><br />I hope you don't mind (and I hope Mr. Pursley doesn't mind), but there are at least 10 images that support posts I am working on...Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-33504825817761003212010-02-18T12:40:46.687-05:002010-02-18T12:40:46.687-05:00Really great post, and a great introduction to a f...Really great post, and a great introduction to a firm I had never heard of. Way to go on your research. I like the main house, but I have to admit I totally forgot about it once I saw the farmhouse. It is as if someone copied it straight from my dreams. I wish it was mine. I love farmhouses, but one drawback is that they are usually dark on the inside. Not this one! Natural light everywhere. How beautiful. I am going to have to save that picture so that when I get rich and famous I can have one for myself.Blayne Macauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168898046058091176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-40357047699956959032010-02-18T11:37:52.072-05:002010-02-18T11:37:52.072-05:00P.S. I y'all clicked the article "The Dis...P.S. I y'all clicked the article "The Disappearing Kitchen" I've never seen anything like it. It may keep me awake tonight - in good way.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-13220302206990157732010-02-18T11:20:01.672-05:002010-02-18T11:20:01.672-05:00Nice. Love the high oval windows (dressing room) a...Nice. Love the high oval windows (dressing room) and curve of that last exterior step. Simple bath with tub. Thanks, TrishTrouvaishttp://trouvais.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-32436161902251231172010-02-18T10:00:00.095-05:002010-02-18T10:00:00.095-05:00First of all, James, great post. Your research an...First of all, James, great post. Your research and knowledge is evident. I like the restrained classicism apparent in Pursley's work; it holds a combination of modernity and history that will never tire. Love the bedroom treatment within the wall and I cannot help but to notice most of the sinks are just as elegant as they are universally friendly. Looks like a great day for some biking, by the way, hope you have a chance to enjoy!CLAIRE WATKINS, ASID ALLIEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101732474553142141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-26384943118673884422010-02-18T09:08:14.896-05:002010-02-18T09:08:14.896-05:00Wow, you found another Auburn guy, another McAlpin...Wow, you found another Auburn guy, another McAlpine spawn. Every one of your pictures have something that pushes it. That treble clef iron railing is a delight. Shed dormers galore. Thanks so much. <br /><br />See you Saturday night?Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-20539838201287254952010-02-18T08:15:41.173-05:002010-02-18T08:15:41.173-05:00James, I think I held my breath the entire time I ...James, I think I held my breath the entire time I read your post and viewed the photos! I am inspired by the calming whisper of perfection. Thank you!TSL https://www.blogger.com/profile/07497254205408895928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-69668699501165824302010-02-18T08:04:49.984-05:002010-02-18T08:04:49.984-05:00This was one of the most enjoyable posts I have ev...This was one of the most enjoyable posts I have ever read. The images were all stunning. Each and evey space. And, as you pointed out, the enchanting details are thrilling and abundant! But, if I had to play favorites, it would be the bathroom in the first image and the master closet with the oval window. The clothes one must own to warrent dressing in such a beautiful space!!!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.com