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MODERNISM
CLASSICISM
A N E V O LV I N G R O M A N C E
Architect Bobby McAlpine invited us into his personal Atlanta residence
for a conversation on the catalysts behind his work, a tour of his home and
insight into this issue’s cover home located at 4371 Northside Drive.
Brimming with candor and eclectic
splendors, guests invited into Bobby
McAlpine’s home can catch a glimpse
of his soul. Bobby’s curated collections
of found objects contrasted among
the gilded antiques, and set against
a background of rustic modern finishes
perfectly encapsulate his iconic style.
The story for Bobby often goes in
extremes; a narrative combining
modernism and classicism allowing for
an exciting and contradictive love affair.
Admittedly a romantic, McAlpine
continues to evolve and reinvent ideas,
which keeps him on the progressive
edge. His personal home in Midtown
delivers an engaging modern exterior
while the inside breathes the
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McAlpine style — hence, the
creation of romantic modernism.
The guest-level’s white plaster floors
feel anti-gravity, and the unanchored
beds in the center of the rooms
offer a uniquely calming experience.
McAlpine creates an environment his
guests will never forget, just as he
does with clients.
In spring of 2021 McAlpine’s
fifth book will be released by Rizzoli
Publications, taking note of his recent
work all over the world. Going forward,
we can be sure Bobby will continue to
fuse contradictions, and pull clients
out of their comfort zone. As he says,
“Jump off a cliff with me.”