This stunner is a House Crush in Savannah, Georgia. The historic home on the water was taken down to the studs—scaring most of the locals to death. As soon as I saw the sign announcing the project was being undertaken by Norman Askins, I told my friends to relax—It will be a magnificent house and garden—and it is a stunner. Norman’s reputation is perfection personified…just have a look at his stunning book here..
Five Old Savannah brick chimneys really pique my interest and make me need to get inside for a little peek. The house has doubled in size with the additions seeming to be added over time as the family expanded. Even the garage in the back looks like it was an original carriage house. I think there is a guest house area that looks like it was an original detached kitchen…It is perfection! I will keep you posted on the landscaping with my next trip to the Island—It is going to be another House Crush for sure.
xo♥, Lissy
All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You are welcome to ‘borrow‘ my photos—just please credit and link the source.
4 thoughts on “House Crush N°73—Isle of Hope”
Norman definitely delivers doesn’t he? This has to be one of my favorite house crushes you’ve shared. The first time I became aware of his work was when he collaborated with Nancy Braithwaite on her personal home. He did a barrel vaulted ceiling in the foyer and raised the height of the doorways to create the illusion of volume due to the 8 ft ceilings. I remember Andy be quoted as saying Norman I’m not raising the roof so worked with those confines. It turned out beautifully. still have the magazine article in my files.
Love your new look here on the blog.
Victoria, Norman is an architectural genius. I remember that house of Nancy’s—went to a party there one time and I don’t remember a single person I met…but I remember every room in that house.
xo
Wow what a memory – to walk through that home by those two great design professionals. Nancy greatly influenced my design aesthetic. She manages to create warm and inviting environments with a minimalistic approach.
Happy 4th!
Brilliant – would love to read a novel set in this fascinating house!