Mark McInturff is famous for designing houses that blend harmoniously with their surroundings. His attention to detail results in inspired architecture and as such he is often commissioned by musicians and artists to build their full-time homes, along with their weekend and holiday retreats. Whether in the leafy environs and culturally rich areas of Maryland and Virginia, or more urban locales, this book presents a visual feast of spaces that promote a creative lifestyle, and ensure artistic focus, inspiration and relaxation. To achieve such highly crafted and tailored residential masterpieces, the firm relies on a continuous dialogue with the client. Winning over 200 local and national awards, the firm was honoured in 2003 with an AIA Honor Award for Interior Architecture. An architect famous for his attention to detail and an infusion of warmth and character, McInturff and his book The Residence will surely inspire architect and home maker alike.