Oro Editions Driven: The Road to Iconic Design

Award-winning American architect Patrick Ahearn's lifelong pursuit of excellence is celebrated in DRIVEN: The Road to Iconic Design, spotlighting 10 bespoke carriage houses and classic cars that have shaped his design purview throughout his career Auto aficionados will delight in the presentation of classic cars along with structures designed to house them which function additionally as guest quarters, pool pavilions, angler's lounges, collectors' galleries, and dedicated spaces for entertaining Patrick Ahearn's die-hard fan base delights in his coastally-inspired residential architecture; more than 155,000 Instagram followers devour his content to the tune of nearly 3M views each month – more than nearly any other residential architecture firm in the space DRIVEN: The Road to Iconic Design invites readers into the world of award-winning classical architect Patrick Ahearn, FAIA, where automotive artistry intersects with timeless architectural design. In DRIVEN, his third published volume, Ahearn shares his ambitious pursuit of the extraordinary with a focus on bespoke carriage houses featured in so many of his legacy properties and classic cars that have shaped his design purview throughout his career. Whether freestanding or seamlessly connected to the main residence, these exquisitely crafted carriage houses are tailored to their owners' lives and dreams. Not just home to prized automobiles, they offer everything from gracious guest quarters to collector's galleries, angler's lounges, poolside retreats and elegant entertaining spaces. Through ten inspiring projects, Ahearn reveals how these architectural gems elevate both the form and function of a property. Interwoven throughout are classic automobiles that have impacted Ahearn's life, each photographed against the backdrop of one of his homes, creating a dialogue between enduring forms of excellence. With captivating photography and thoughtful narrative, DRIVEN will inspire architecture enthusiasts, car aficionados, and design connoisseurs alike with a celebration of historically inspired architecture, classic automobiles, and Ahearn's lifelong journey towards iconic design.