A Builder's Life Done Well

Based in New Canaan, Connecticut, David Prutting of 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 hotbed 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.

Author: 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.

Selling Points:

• David Prutting—a residential home builder and remodelling contractor—recounts his 50-year career and presents a selection of the homes his company has constructed.
• Starting out as a labourer, carpenter, and roofer, Prutting is now a prominent custom homebuilder of some of the most distinguished contemporary homes in the country.
• The featured houses, in Connecticut and upstate New York, include Horizon House by Steven Holl Architects, Westchester Retreat by Olson Kundig, Mirror House by KieranTimberlake, Four Points House by In Studio Architecture, and Marcel Breuer House Remodel by Toshiko Mori Architect.
• Stunning photography showcases the outstanding design and meticulous craftsmanship of these residences, as well as their beautiful settings.
• Throughout the book, Prutting offers words of wisdom, warning, and advice for clients, architects, and other contractors, and relays amusing and memorable stories gleaned from his long, successful career.
• The book is presented with a printed laminated cover, and was printed in Italy on premium art paper, featuring 170 colour and 10 black and white illustrations.