U.S.A. - 20th Century Architecture, Individual Architects, Designers, & Planners, U.S.A. - Western U.S. Architecture, U.S. - Individual Buildings & Designs, Prairie School Architecture, U.S.A. - General & Miscellaneous Architecture
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Overview
Lavishly illustrated, carefully documented study of one of the architect's most imaginative and controversial residential designs. Built in 1920-21 for wealthy oil heiress Aline Barnsdall, the house is presented here in more than 120 photographs, floor plans, elevations, sketches, etc. The author's detailed perceptive text recounts full story of the building's design, construction; problems of clashing egos, misunderstandings, rancor, etc. 126 black-and-white illustrations. Index.Editorials
Booknews
Hoffman draws on primary documents and his own direct observation to recreate the turbulent history behind the house (located in Hollywood, Calif.) and to invite appreciation of its myriad aesthetic and architectural satisfactions. Includes abundant b&w photos and plan sketches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 1, 1993
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Pages
113
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486271330