Webb, Michael, 1937-
Modernism reborn : mid-century American houses / Michael Webb ; principal photography by Roger Straus III.
New York : Universe Pub., 2001.
223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
"Architectural critic Michael Webb and Esto photographer Roger Straus III examine 35 modern houses that have been restored, enhanced, or extended by new owners who see them as timeless classics. Built in the heyday of modernism, from the 1930s through the early 1960s, these houses were designed by exceptional architects for themselves or for adventurous clients. A few were lovingly preserved as time capsules, but most endured years of neglect or abuse and might easily have been torn down." "Webb explores how these houses were created - as daring experiments or as creative responses to site and climate - and the research and effort that went into their restoration. Included here are villas that fuse craft and invention, machines for living, and residences that embrace the landscape. Here, too, are houses inspired by the purity and classical temples, and frugal dwellings that have been sensitively enlarged. After a long eclipse, these houses and the enlightened attitudes they embody are being rediscovered by creative individuals searching for distinctive, open, light-filled places to live. Modernism is a way of living, more than a style, and this book celebrates the architects and owners who respect its character and scale." "Also included are nearly 200 photographs taken by Roger Straus, all of which were specially commissioned for this book."--Jacket.
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Architecture, Domestic United States.
Architecture United States History 20th century.
Architect-designed houses United States.
Architect-designed houses Conservation and restoration United States.
Architecture, Domestic Conservation and restoration United States.
Maisons conçues par des architectes Conservation et restauration États-Unis.
Architecture États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture domestique Conservation et restauration États-Unis.
Architecture domestique États-Unis.
Maisons conçues par des architectes États-Unis.
Architecture, Domestic Conservation and restoration
Architect-designed houses
Architecture
Architecture, Domestic
United States
Writings.
History
Straus, Roger.
Localisation: Bibliothèque main 217101
Cote: NA2599.8.W367.A35 2001
Statut: Disponible
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