A Builder's Life Done Well (the Story Of Prutting + Co.)

By (author) Prutting, David L.
Short description/annotation:
Custom homebuilder David Prutting takes readers behind the scenes to offer a unique perspective on building some of the most distinguished contemporary homes in the United States.
Description:

Based in New Canaan, Connecticut, David Prutting, Prutting + Co, has built some of the finest contemporary houses in the area. This stunning publication features many of these spectacular residences, as founder David Prutting takes readers behind the scenes to offer a unique builder’s perspective.

Working in an area that was once a hot bed of modernism—where influential modernist architects Marcel Breuer, Phillip Johnson, and Eliot Noyes designed pioneering houses—Prutting has built many award-winning homes that have been inspired and influenced by this architectural heritage. These contemporary residences—designed by Steven Holl Architects, Toshiko Mori Architects, Joeb Moore & Partners, Olson Kundig, KieranTimberlake, plus others—showcase why Prutting + Co. has a well-earned reputation for building custom homes.

It takes a courageous client, a visionary architect, and an exacting builder to bring these homes to life. But it’s the builder who bridges the gap between an architect’s drawings and a client’s reality. In A Builder’s Life Done Well, Prutting offers a down-to-earth look at how his firm navigates difficult sites and complex builds. Recounting his 50-year career, he imparts words of wisdom and advice for clients, architects, and contractors, sharing his experience of building homes and running a successful business.

Table of contents:
7 DEDICATION 11 INTRODUCTION 27 FOR THE CLIENTS 32 Horizon House 40 Greenwich Harbor House 50 A House in Ghent 62 River House 74 New Canaan Townhouse 89 FOR THE ARCHITECTS 100 Mirror House 110 Westchester Retreat 118 Modern Farmhouse 132 Four Points House 145 FOR THE BUILDERS 152 Hilltop House 162 Stone Connecticut Manor House 172 Teahouse 184 New Canaan Modern 195 MORE HOUSES 196 Greenwich Waterfront 200 Lost & Found Lab 204 Greenwich 2008 208 Marcel Breuer House Remodel 212 New Canaan Leisure 216 Stonington Waterfront 229 AFTERWORD 233 AWARDS 235 PROJECT CREDITS: FEATURED HOUSES 237 PROJECT CREDITS: MORE HOUSES 239 PHOTOGRAPHY 243 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Review quote:
"Based in New Canaan, Connecticut, David Prutting, Prutting + Co, has built some of the finest contemporary houses in the area. This stunning publication features many of these spectacular residences, as founder David Prutting takes readers behind the scenes to offer a unique builder’s perspective." - Aspire Design + Home
Biographical note:

David L. Prutting founded Prutting + Co. with his wife, Deborah, more than 50 years ago. Based in Connecticut and New York, the high-end custom building firm constructs and crafts modern, contemporary homes. The team consists of experienced builders, architects, and design graduates. It works with award-winning architects, designers, and landscapers across the United States, and has won numerous awards for its work.