About this Event
Join us for a conversation with Thomas A. Kligerman to celebrate his new book, an exploration of the history and style of Rhode Island cottages. He will be in conversation with Read McKendree. The discussion will be moderated by Jenna Talbott and followed by a signing.
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Noted architect Thomas A. Kligerman celebrates the magic of summer, exploring the seaside setting and design of secluded cottages facing the Atlantic along the Rhode Island coast.
Summer by the Sea is the first book to focus on the seaside cottages of Rhode Island, the birthplace of the shingle style, lauded as the "architecture of the American summer." This in-depth tour of seaside communities begins with Watch Hill and moves along the coast, weaving together the history of the state, the evolution of the shingle style, and descriptions of the geology and wildlife that create a unique sense of place.
Each chapter explores a different town—Watch Hill, Weekapaug, Haversham, Block Island, Saunderstown, Jamestown, Middletown, Little Compton—capturing landscape and seascape and studying both historic and contemporary shingle style designs.
Featured are works by 19th century masters Calvert Vaux and Charles L. Bevins, new houses by Jens Risom, Gil Schafer, and Peter Bohlin, and vernacular cottages by unknown builders that have descended through generations of the same family. The most recent is Thomas A. Kligerman’s own house in Weekapaug, a gabled, shingled form that he describes as "an architectural madeleine for my family," evoking the sounds and scents of his own boyhood summers by the sea.
Lush photographs specially taken for the book by Read McKendree capture the spirit of the place—interiors filled with personal histories, generous, inviting porches, and views out over meadows and ponds to the Atlantic beyond. Thomas A. Kligerman’s own photographs of beaches, harbours, and houses—views taken while biking along narrow roads and sandy paths—complete the portrait of this special summer world.
Thomas A. Kligerman was raised in Connecticut and New Mexico, and spent years in France and England as a student. These experiences sparked his interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, gardens, and landscapes. Before founding Kligerman Architecture & Design, Tom co-founded Ike Kligerman Barkley with John Ike and Joel Barkley. He began his architecture career at Robert A. M Stern Architects and received his Bachelor of Arts from Colombia University and his Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. He is passionate about the design process, and loves studying and creating architectural models. He serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational institutions. Thomas A. Kligerman and his family enjoy summer weekends racing sailboats on coast of Rhode Island.
Read McKendree is a Rhode Island-based photographer who captures interior, architecture, and hospitality projects across the globe. His work is featured in many books and publications, including Elle Decor, Veranda, Architectural Digest, and House & Garden UK. When not on the road, he likes to spend his time with his wife and daughter, outside in the woods or by the ocean, and almost always with a coffee in hand.
Jenna Talbott, Editor in Chief of top regional shelter magazines, New England Home, New England Home CT, and New England Home Cape & Islands, draws on more than two decades of editorial expertise to engage discerning audiences in the luxury residential design market. She has a degree in studio art from Skidmore College and began her career as an editorial art director, graphic designer, and illustrator. A lifelong New Englander, Jenna lives by the seaside on Massachusetts' South Shore, where she likes to recharge with daily walks.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, United States
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