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Author:   David Jenkins ,  James Steele ,  Julius Schulman ,  Tim Street-Porter
Publisher:   Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:   Phaidon Press Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 25.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 29.00cm
Weight:   1.020kg
ISBN:  

9780714840963

ISBN 10:   0714840963
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   19 March 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction; 'Towards a Steel Architecture': Entering Architectural Practice & the Pursuit of an Ideal - Koenig House no.1; Lamel House; Squire House; Scott House; Burwash House; Radio Station KYOR; Metcalf House; 'The Style That Nearly': The Genesis of the Case Study House Program - Bailey House (Case Study House no.21); Stahl House (Case Study House no.22); Beidelman House; Seidel House/Rolle Additions; Seidel Beach House; Johnson House/Reibe Additions; Iwata House; Mosque; Oberman House; Beagles House; Bethlehem Steel Exhibit Pavilion; EEI Factory and Sales; West House; Franklyn Dinner Club; Burton Pole House; Gantert House; Stuermer House; Koenig House no.II; Schwartz House; Laguna House; 'Blueprint for Modern Living': The MOCA Show and the Modernist Revival - Biographical Details; Notes; Chronological List of Projects; Professional Affiliations; Awards; Exhibitions; Select Bibliography; Journals, Magazines, Newspapers; Other Media; Tours with Lectures; Notes; Acknowledgements

Reviews

'Gives the architect his full due.' (Elle Di'1/2cor US) 'Being from Phaidon, the book is well produced, and the text by James Steele (of USC) and David Jenkins is clear and methodical.' (The Architecti'1/2s Journal) 'Panoramic scenes of LA, wraparound glass walls and pools with a view are abundant in this, the first comprehensive monograph of Pierre Koenig's work.' (Wallpaper*) 'This book is as much about the rediscovery of a 'lost' era as about the unearthing of a 'forgotten' architect. Those unfamiliar with the story of the Case Study Houses will find it useful in setting Koenig's work in context. Those interested in a more detailed analysis of the architect's early work and intrigued to discover 'what happened next' are rewarded by detailed commentaries on all the main projects of his long, but spasmodic, career.' (Building Design) 'The book is extremely good value.' (The Architectural Review) 'A book on Pierre Koenig is long overdue and we should be grateful to James Steele, David Jenkins and their publisher for this beautifully produced volume.' (RIBA Journal) 'Lavishly illustrated.' (Christiei'1/2s Magazine) 'A book on Pierre Koenig was long overdue; credits to James Steele, David Jenkins and the publishers for the handsome volume i'1/2 This monograph documents Koenig's career with the advancements of every project. Unfamiliar readers are completely put to the context of the period i'1/2 The monograph is timely and makes Koenig's work accessible to a wider audience.' (Indian Architect and Builder)

'Gives the architect his full due.' (Elle Decor US) 'Being from Phaidon, the book is well produced, and the text by James Steele (of USC) and David Jenkins is clear and methodical.' (The Architect's Journal) 'Panoramic scenes of LA, wraparound glass walls and pools with a view are abundant in this, the first comprehensive monograph of Pierre Koenig's work.' (Wallpaper*) 'This book is as much about the rediscovery of a 'lost' era as about the unearthing of a 'forgotten' architect. Those unfamiliar with the story of the Case Study Houses will find it useful in setting Koenig's work in context. Those interested in a more detailed analysis of the architect's early work and intrigued to discover 'what happened next' are rewarded by detailed commentaries on all the main projects of his long, but spasmodic, career.' (Building Design) 'The book is extremely good value.' (The Architectural Review) 'A book on Pierre Koenig is long overdue and we should be grateful to James Steele, David Jenkins and their publisher for this beautifully produced volume.' (RIBA Journal) 'Lavishly illustrated.' (Christie's Magazine) 'A book on Pierre Koenig was long overdue; credits to James Steele, David Jenkins and the publishers for the handsome volume ... This monograph documents Koenig's career with the advancements of every project. Unfamiliar readers are completely put to the context of the period ... The monograph is timely and makes Koenig's work accessible to a wider audience.' (Indian Architect and Builder)

'Gives the architect his full due.' (Elle Decor US) 'Being from Phaidon, the book is well produced, and the text by James Steele (of USC) and David Jenkins is clear and methodical.' (The Architect's Journal) 'Panoramic scenes of LA, wraparound glass walls and pools with a view are abundant in this, the first comprehensive monograph of Pierre Koenig's work.' (Wallpaper*) 'This book is as much about the rediscovery of a 'lost' era as about the unearthing of a 'forgotten' architect. Those unfamiliar with the story of the Case Study Houses will find it useful in setting Koenig's work in context. Those interested in a more detailed analysis of the architect's early work and intrigued to discover 'what happened next' are rewarded by detailed commentaries on all the main projects of his long, but spasmodic, career.' (Building Design) 'The book is extremely good value.' (The Architectural Review) 'A book on Pierre Koenig is long overdue and we should be grateful to James Steele, David Jenkins and their publisher for this beautifully produced volume.' (RIBA Journal) 'Lavishly illustrated.' (Christie's Magazine) 'A book on Pierre Koenig was long overdue; credits to James Steele, David Jenkins and the publishers for the handsome volume ... This monograph documents Koenig's career with the advancements of every project. Unfamiliar readers are completely put to the context of the period ... The monograph is timely and makes Koenig's work accessible to a wider audience.' (Indian Architect and Builder)

Author Information

James Steele is Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. His many publications include Los Angeles Architecture: The Contemporary Condition and Architecture Today, both published by Phaidon. David Jenkins was Buildings Editor of the Architect's Journal. He is currently with Foster Associates.

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