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Blueprints for Modern Living: History and Legacy of the Case Study Houses,Used
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Winner of the 1999 Philip Johnson Award presented by the Society of Architectural Historians. essays by Reyner Banham, Dolores Hayden, Thomas Hine, Thomas S. Hines, Esther McCoy, Helen Searing, Elizabeth A. T. Smith, and Kevin StarrOne of Southern California's most significant contributions to modern architecture was the Case Study House program sponsored by John Entenza's Art & Architecture magazine. Between 1945 and 1966, thirtysix experimental prototypes were designed and the majority built. Featuring some of the most important architects of the region and generationincluding Charles Eames, Craig Ellwood, A. Quincy Jones, Pierre Koenig, Richard Neutra, and Raphael Sorianothe program reflected the modernist goal of reinventing the house as a way of redefining living. A number of the essayists in the book suggest that what made the houses distinctive and influential was not so much their International Style modernism as how that style was domesticated and scaled to the singlefamily house. . . and how it forecast what came to be known as the California lifestyle.In addition to the eight main essays, the book, which was based on a 19891990 exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, contains entries by the exhibition curator, Elizabeth A. T. Smith, and research assistant Amelia Jones on the thirtysix Case Study projects, documentation of six projects commissioned by MOCA, biographies of the thirty architects involved in the program, and a wealth of photographs, drawings, plans, and scale models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Blueprints for Modern Living'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history and legacy of the Case Study Houses, which were a significant contribution to modern architecture in Southern California.
- Q: Who are the authors of the essays included in the book? A: The essays are written by notable authors including Reyner Banham, Dolores Hayden, Thomas Hine, Thomas S. Hines, Esther McCoy, Helen Searing, Elizabeth A. T. Smith, and Kevin Starr.
- Q: What years does the Case Study House program cover? A: The Case Study House program spans from 1945 to 1966, during which thirty-six experimental prototypes were designed and most were built.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: In addition to the main essays, the book includes entries on the thirty-six Case Study projects, biographies of the architects, and a wealth of photographs, drawings, plans, and scale models.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in architecture? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for anyone interested in architecture, particularly modernist architecture and its evolution through the Case Study House program.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Blueprints for Modern Living' published? A: The book was published on April 9, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is there any information about the exhibition related to the book? A: Yes, the book is based on a 1989-1990 exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.
- Q: What makes the Case Study Houses distinctive according to the book? A: The book suggests that the distinctiveness of the Case Study Houses lies in how International Style modernism was domesticated and scaled to the single-family house, reflecting the California lifestyle.