BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Jim Strickland\, founder and president with Historical Concep ts\, an Atlanta and Peachtree City\, Ga.\, architecture firm famous for southern vernacular architecture with historic precedent\, will sign pur chased copies of the firm&rsquo\;s new book entitled\, Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House at the Waterworks Atlanta showroom. The event will take place Dec. 5\, 2012\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST during the sho wroom&rsquo\;s holiday gathering. Waterworks is a leading luxury brand f or the bath and kitchen with a product assortment that offers the comple te experience from faucets and tubs to towels and apothecary.\nStricklan d will answer attendee questions during the book signing event about how to continue Georgia architectural traditions\, while simultaneously des igning and building homes that accommodate the needs of 21st century hom eowners. He will also answer questions about how Historical Concepts&rsq uo\; partners collaborated to co-author the book\, which makes for a bea utiful holiday gift. Andrew Cogar\, one of the firm&rsquo\;s partners an d a co-author of the book will also participate in the book signing even t. \;\nAttendance will be free for the public\, and books may be pur chased on site and signed upon request. Proceeds of the book sales will be donated to DIFFA\, a design foundation dedicated to fighting AIDS.\nC oming Home: The Southern Vernacular House\, was published by Rizzoli in March 2012. Each home pictured and described in the book showcases metic ulously designed exteriors and interiors with unified elements\, resulti ng in a display of homes that are aesthetically pleasing from all vantag e points and floor plans that reflect the various homeowners&rsquo\; lif estyles. The book&rsquo\;s chapters provide a look at homes and communit ies that pay homage to America&rsquo\;s architectural heritage and the S outh&rsquo\;s thematic style.\nFor nearly thirty years\, Historical Conc epts has designed country houses\, mountain retreats\, and coastal cotta ges that showcase the South&rsquo\;s deep sense of place. Whether drawin g from the refined residences of Charleston and Savannah\; the rural far mhouses and rustic cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains\; or historic hous es in and around Atlanta\, the firm specializes in award-winning\, regio nal architecture and design. Capturing the spirit and essence of souther n-style\, each of the book&rsquo\;s showcased homes represents today&rsq uo\;s relaxed lifestyle and offers insight about blending elements of Cl assical design with southern charm. Event details are as follows:\nWhat: Coming Home: The Southern Vernacular House book signing with Historical Concepts&rsquo\; Jim Strickland.  \;\nWhere: Waterworks Atlanta\, 1 West Paces Ferry Road\, Atlanta\, Ga. 30305.\nWhen: Wednesday\, Dec. 5\ , 2012\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST.\nCost: Free entrance and open to the public. Books may be purchased at the event and can be personalized as signed gifts by Strickland upon request. Proceeds of book sales will be donated to DIFFA\, a design foundation dedicated to fighting AIDS.\nWebs ites: www.historicalconcepts.com and www.waterworks.com. URL:http://buckhead.patch.com/events/book-signing-event-to-take-place-at- waterworks-atlanta-with-historical-concepts-jim-strickland SUMMARY:Book Signing Event to Take Place at Waterworks Atlanta\, with Hi storical Concepts’ Jim Strickland LOCATION:Waterworks: 1 W Paces Ferry Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR