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Lilian J. Rice: Architect of Rancho Santa Fe, California

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Lilian J. Rice: Architect of Rancho Santa Fe, California

Architect of Rancho Santa Fe, California
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Lilian J. Rice was given the opportunity of a lifetime in 1922, when her employer-architect, Richard Requa-passed over to her his commission to design and develop Rancho Santa Fe, the master planned, high class community in Southern California. Rice went on to design and build homes for some of the nation's most celebrated achievers, entertainers, and movie stars at Rancho Santa Fe, now renowned as one of the wealthiest zipcodes in the USA. Using classic Mediterranean style, Rice's work has not only become interwoven with the historic fabric of Southern California's built environment ,but also represents eco-conscious design that is relevant today. This beautiful volume of 394 illustrations presents an accurate and comprehensive retelling of the life and works of this master architect. Floor plans, architectural renderings, and stunning photographs make this a must have for any architectural library, architect, designer, and anyone interested in women's history. AUTHOR: Biographer, author, historian, fine artist and media personality, Diane Y. Welch, a British native who resides in Solana Beach, California, is the world's leading expert on the life and work of Rice. SELLING POINTS: - Architect to one of the wealthiest areas in the USA -Rare, never before published family photographs -Over 400 illustrations of homes ILLUSTRATIONS 390 colour photographs

Author Biography:

Diane Yolanda Welch is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who lives in the coastal community of Solana Beach, California. She is the leading authority on the life and work of master architect Lilian Jeannette Rice. This is Dianes second book on the widely accomplished but controversial architect, and is the companion book to Lilian J. Rice: Master Architect of Rancho Santa Fe (Schiffer 2010), a first-place winner in the San Diego Book Awards for biography, 2011
Release date Australia
April 16th, 2010
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
390 color photos
Pages
224
Dimensions
216x279x25
ISBN-13
9780764334566
Product ID
4143718

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