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Case Study Houses: 1945-1966 Paperback – Download: Adobe Reader, August 2, 2006
- an introduction to the life and work of the architect
- the major works in chronological order
- information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions
- a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings
- approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts and plans)
- Part of series Basic Art
- Print length 96 pages
- Language English
- Publisher Taschen America Llc
- Publication date August 2, 2006
- Dimensions 7.25 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- ISBN-10 3822846171
- ISBN-13 978-3822846179
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- Publisher : Taschen America Llc (August 2, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 96 pages
- ISBN-10 : 3822846171
- ISBN-13 : 978-3822846179
- Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.25 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- #260 in Historic Architectural Preservation
- #1,138 in Residential Architecture
- #1,888 in Architectural History
About the author
Elizabeth a. t. smith.
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Customers find the book design beautiful with renderings and photos of built houses. They also find the content interesting. However, they disagree on the clarity, with some finding it succinct and clear, while others say there isn't much detail on each page.
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Customers find the book design beautiful, with hundreds of photos of built houses and renderings. They also appreciate the credit given to the architects and fine work.
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"no much detail on each page but great pics and floorpans ." Read more
"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
"...It includes hundreds of photos , mainly black and white, on the room designs of the midcentury home..." Read more
Customers find the content interesting, easy to read, and fun to thumb through. They also say it's a good brief history of the Case Study project.
"Easy read, good brief history of Case Study project ...." Read more
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" Lots of interesting information " Read more
" Interesting book . Good for lovers of mid century architecture" Read more
Customers are mixed about the content clarity. Some mention it's succinct, clear, and a quick read. They say it includes descriptive text in English, French, and German, with short back stories for proper assessment. However, others say there's not much detail on each page.
"...in itself encapsulates the Case Study feel much more than that one - succinct , clear, as the title of the review says..." Read more
" no much detail on each page but great pics and floorpans." Read more
" Easy read , good brief history of Case Study project...." Read more
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Case Study Houses: 1945-1966: the California Impetus. Part of: Basic Art (135 books) | by Elizabeth A. T. Smith and Peter G ssel | Mar 4, 2016. 902. Hardcover. $1639. List: $20.00. FREE delivery Wed, May 15 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. More Buying Choices.
4.7 276 ratings. See all formats and editions. The Case Study House program (1945 66) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique.
Bringing together extensive research and interviews, never-before-seen sketches, blueprints, and plans, as well as photos from the Stahl family’s personal collection, The Stahl House: Case Study House #22 provides the ultimate insider’s view into a pioneering feat of architecture.
The Case Study House program ranks among the most influential and innovative projects in American architectural history of the post-war period and has lost none of its fascination even today.
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.
The pioneering project that sought to bring modernism to the masses. The Case Study House program (1945–1966) was an exceptional, innovative event in the history of American architecture and remains to this day unique.