Book Review: Renewing Tradition

Architect Eric J. Smith exhibits his stunning work while sharing his personal anecdotes and influences.

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Eric J. Smith pays homage to tradition while showcasing his unique brand
of architecture in his stunning new book Renewing Tradition: The Architecture of Eric J. Smith. From a dreamy Dutch Colonial built in an enclave on the Long Island waterfront to a Cotswold-inspired 1920s stone beauty, Smith has garnered a reputation for being in sync with the homeowners he works with no matter the location.

As readers flip through the book’s luxurious pages, they’ll find highlights of grand houses, apartments, and cabins spanning from New York to California, as well as inspiration to find their own comfortable elegance.

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Aside from the lush photography and fascinating prose, the book also includes Smith’s personal sketches that bring each floor plan to life along with his influences, anecdotes, and relationships to each property.

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With a forward written by Alexa Hampton and a history of Smith’s more than thirty-year career chronicled by Marisa Bartolucci, Renewing Tradition: The Architecture of Eric J. Smith paints a vivid picture of how Smith, along with an impeccable team, has designed, restored, and reshaped residences throughout our country, as well as in Canada and Europe.

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