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Case Study Houses: 1945-1966: the California Impetus

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Case Study Houses: 1945-1966: the California Impetus Hardcover – Illustrated, March 4, 2016

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The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American.Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architects of the day as Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Their criteria included “using, as far as is practicable, many war-born techniques and materials best suited to the expression of man’s life in the modern world.”The results of the program would redefine the modern home and extend influence not only across the United States but around the world. This compact guide includes all of the Case Study Houses with over 150 photos and plans, as well as a map showing locations of all sites, including those that no longer exist.

Part of series Basic Art
Print length 96 pages
Language English
Publisher Taschen America Llc
Publication date March 4, 2016
Dimensions 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10 3836535602
ISBN-13 978-3836535601
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With 36 prototype designs , the Case Study House program created paradigms for modern living that would extend their influence far beyond their Los Angeles heartland. This essential introduction features 150 photographs and plans to explore each of these model residences and their architects, including Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen .

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Elizabeth A. T. Smith is Executive Director of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, based in New York. Previously, she was Executive Director, Curatorial Affairs, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto; Chief Curator and Deputy Director of Programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, and Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. While at LA MOCA she curated the 1989 exhibition Blueprints for Modern Living: History and Legacy of the Case Study Houses . She has curated, published, and lectured widely on a variety of topics in contemporary art and architecture.

Peter Gössel runs an agency for museum and exhibition design. He has published TASCHEN monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner, and Richard Neutra, as well as several titles in the Basic Architecture series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc; Illustrated edition (March 4, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836535602
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3836535601
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
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Customers find the book's design beautiful, interesting, and informative. They also describe it as a textbook and the bible of modern house design. Opinions are mixed on the information quality, with some finding it succinct and detailed, while others say it contains very limited information and photos.

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Customers find the design of the book beautiful. They say it's the textbook and bible of modern house design. Readers also mention the book includes architectural drawings and floor plans. In addition, they appreciate the room designs.

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"Easy read, good brief history of Case Study project. Houses and architects are given credit due , and, as well, some recognition is given to fine..." Read more

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Customers find the book interesting, informative, and easy to read. They also say it's a good brief history of the Case Study project.

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Customers have mixed opinions about the information quality of the book. Some mention it's succinct, clear, and an outstanding summary of an under-documented era of modern architecture. Others say it contains very limited information and photos.

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