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Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House: The Illustrated Story of an Architectural Masterpiece
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Series: Dover Architecture
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ISBN13: 9780486245829
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Jul 1 1984
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.25 Width: 9.25 Depth: 10.72
Language: English
Frank Lloyd Wright firmly believed that life could be formed anew if new form could be brought to its setting, architecture. His revolt against customary architectural design was shared by rugged individualist Fred C. Robie, who chose Wright to build his dream house in 1908 -- a structure that was eventually named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this painstakingly researched and illuminating account of the design and construction of the Robie home, a noted architectural authority presents an in-depth study remarkable for clarity and thoroughness.
Drawing on revealing family documents, including a 1958 interview with Robie, and a host of other sources, the author has compiled an authoritative photo-history, enabling the reader to witness each stage and various transformations of a landmark of modern architecture. The text is enhanced by 160 carefully selected illustrations, including perspectives and elevations, cross-sectional drawings, floor plans, designs for windows, carpets, lighting fixtures and other furnishings, plus recent and historic photographs. Now students, architects, any lover of fine buildings can watch an architectural masterpiece take shape in this profusely illustrated history of the house Wright himself labeled a source of world-wide architectural inspiration.
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