September’s issue of Architectural Digest is delightful. One of my design icons, Steven Gambrel has an ambitious project featured. A 1930′s estate encompassing 18,000 square feet set on 26 acres would make any designer’s hair stand on end….with excitement.
The Georgian style manor house on Long Island’s Gold Coast was home to Ogden Phipps, the financier and was purchased by the new owners from Phipps’ daughter.
Gambrel called it “a daunting task,” when asked how he managed to pay homage to the property’s historic roots yet make it functional and livable for a family with teenagers.
Along with architect, Oliver Cope, Gambrel has breathed fresh life into an aging beauty.
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Amy this was particularly interesting to me because we almost bought this house!!!!!! It was interesting to see what was done, if you ever want to see the “befores” email me. It was really old world and grand, I am happy to see the gorgeous paper was kept but I have to say I am a little disappointed in some of the rooms, though I too am a big fan of Steve Gambrel. Its a beautiful stately home with very ample rooms and high ceilings. A special home with lots of history….ironically I am suppose to be going there in a few weeks…but it was fun to get the sneak peek!
I can’t wait to look at this! I just got home from the beach and all my mags are waiting for my review!!!
These pictures are amazing. I love the room featured in the first picture!
hi girlfriend, how are you?
isn’t that interesting about tina and that home!?
anyways, the first image made me gasp, oh that ceiling……… gambrel is one of my top 3 designers, in his talented hands this home is updated but intact
cheers
debra
Wow, amazing.
Another great show; your blogs are really fresh, and good, and deserve a faster operating “Read more & Comment” link.