Ferguson and Shamamian Architects |
Thomas Loof Photography
Coffee table books make wonderful gifts and enduring additions to any home. A beautiful volume brightens a living room and offers endless inspiration throughout the year.
Transformations, the new book from Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, collects a striking range of residences and restorations. Featured homes include several American icons—Grey Gardens in East Hampton; Lasata, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy’s childhood summer home; Villa Artemis in Palm Beach; and Gloria Vanderbilt’s former Manhattan residence. The book also highlights thoughtfully designed contemporary houses and carefully executed renovations across Connecticut, New York, South Carolina, Ohio, Idaho, and Missouri.
Preorders open now for this elegant volume. Transformations is a refined choice for design lovers and anyone who appreciates architecture, historical restoration, and gracious interiors. Add it to your coffee table or give it as a thoughtful, lasting gift—recipients will return to it again and again.
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects | Eric Piasecki Photography
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects |
Thomas Loof Photography
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects | Photographer Frank Frances
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects |
Thomas Loof Photography
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects |
Thomas Loof Photography
Ferguson and Shamamian Architects |
Thomas Loof Photography
Which image in this design book is your favorite?
Transformations is not only a visual celebration of architecture and interiors; it is also a thoughtful record of restoration and adaptation. The book balances historic properties and modern commissions, showing how careful design can honor the past while meeting contemporary needs. Photographers captured each setting with an eye for light, texture, and the unique personalities of the homes.
For design enthusiasts, the book offers practical inspiration as well as aspirational imagery: room layouts that feel immediately livable, material palettes that combine warmth and restraint, and details—millwork, cabinetry, built-ins, and finishes—that elevate everyday spaces. Whether you’re drawn to coastal estates, refined urban houses, or updated country homes, you’ll find ideas worth noting and revisiting.
Coffee table books like this one also make excellent gifts. They are a tangible way to share a love of architecture and design, an object that invites lingering and conversation. If you enjoy exploring interiors, historic preservation, or simply the beauty of well-crafted spaces, Transformations belongs on your shelf.
Which photograph or room would you choose to live in? From cozy libraries and moody breakfast nooks to luminous kitchens and elegant living rooms, the book presents a broad range of atmospheres. Take your time with each page—the details make the difference.
About the book
Transformations showcases Ferguson & Shamamian Architects’ signature approach: respectful restoration, considered new construction, and interiors that feel both polished and welcoming. The firm’s portfolio reflects a deep appreciation for historical context alongside a refined modern sensibility. This volume gathers notable projects and presents them with high-quality photography and thoughtful editorial perspective.
Why it matters
In an era when many homes favor fast design trends, Transformations reminds readers of the enduring value of craft, proportion, and the careful pairing of old and new. It’s an elegant resource for homeowners, designers, and anyone who treasures beautiful spaces that are built to last.