Architecture, more than any branch of the humanities, more than art, literature or music, has the greatest impact on our daily existence. We live, work, shop, and often spend our leisure time in the products of the discipline. These creations of humanity provide a constant visual impact and a large portion of the 'fabric of time' that gives us a sense of our place of being.

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William T. Baker's work is inspired by the bounty of classical architecture found in the grand homes of the southern United States, particularly Georgia. The hallmarks of his architecture ate his extraordinary attention to the finer details of craftsmanship and construction, and his keen eye for scale and proportion.

Throughout the pages of this richly illustrated book. we meet the families who have entrusted him with their dreams and visions and whose trust has been rewarded with classically inspired homes of grace and beauty.

The twenty-eight projects presented in this volume encapsulate the first two decades of William T. Baker's career and give the reader a glimpse into the lives of these modem American families. Blending seamlessly into historic neighborhoods, these new ‘old houses’are outstanding achievements in timeless, permanent architecture that resists modern shortcuts and easy solutions.

An insightful introduction by Atlanta historian. Beverly Means DuBose, III contributes to a deeper understanding of the historT of classical architecture in America and the culture that has produced some of the world's great residential architecture. Says Mr DuBose, ‘Few possess the talent to be sensitive to the desires of the client while producing a classical design that is livable, functional, and a visual delight.’

William T. Baker is one of America's talented designers who is at the forefiont of the renewed interest in classicism. His workis contributing greatly to some of the most esthetically pleasing residences heing built in the United States today.

Introduction

by Beverly Means DuBose, III

Classically Inspired

A Personal Story

The Krone House

The Dempsey House

The Baldwin House

The Slone House "Arcadia"

The Noonan House

The Anthony House

The Gregory House

The Mills House

The Johnson Homeplace

The Smidt House

The Schindler House

The Faulk House

The Ledbetter House

The Loudermilk House

The Siegel House

The LaBriola House

The Allen House

The Himot House

The Burfitt House

The Clare House

The Roesener House

The Stevens House

The DeGuardiola House

The Ahmad House

The Berry House

The Winston

The Crescent at Post Riverside

The Borghese