Ken Tate Architect - The Perfect Home Book Series

This rear view of a Normandy-style farmhouse on 2,000 acres showcases stone walls and an antique slate roof.NORMANDY NUANCEKEN TATE ARCHITECTlouisianaPracticing from a turn-of-the-century mansion inMadisonville, Louisiana, Ken Tate Architect has a fittingbase of operation. One of the leading names in the fieldof classical and traditional architecture, Ken Tatefounded his firm in 1984 knowing there were aspects oftraditional design that remained untouched. Through hislarge body of residential work, Tate has been ableto illustrate that traditional architecture can have a voicewith beauty and purpose in today’s landscape. Ken TateArchitect has rapidly grown to become an importantand highly regarded firm, winning numerous awardsand being featured in various book and magazineeditorials. Ken Tate Architect has intentionally managedto remain small and plans to continue to do so in orderto maintain a hands-on approach for every project andaccomplish a consistency in its design philosophy.100LEADING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS

KEN TATE ARCHITECTTHE FIREPLACE MANTEL IS HAND-CARVED STONE, CIRCA 1755, FROM FRANCE.THE ANTIQUE HEART PINE BEAMS ACCENT THE CLAY FLOOR TILES ANDKITCHEN ISLAND LEGS, WHICH ARE IMPORTED FROM FRANCE.FRENCH FLAIRThe herb garden and front courtyard have views of the natural stucco turret, which houses the stairwell.LEADING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS103

KEN TATE ARCHITECTThe coffered-ceiling breakfast room has an open view of the dramatic staircase.ON THE RISETHE SEATING AREAS ON THE PORTICO AND TERRACE PROVIDEAMPLE RELAXING SPACE TO ENJOY THE REAR YARD.THIS 1930S-INSPIRED HALL HAS A PLASTER GROIN-VAULTED CEILING.104LEADING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS

PALLADIAN INSPIRATIONThe simplicity of this Baton Rouge villa is enhanced by the Roman-style tile roof imported from Italy.KEN TATE ARCHITECTTHE GRAND SALON IS A PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE GRANDEUR OF THE FORMAL DINING ROOM.LEADING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS107