William Wilson Wurster (1895-1973) has been widely recognised as the foremost proponent of a distinctive Bay Area architectural style. But his ideas extended far beyond California: in private practice and as head of architecture schools at the University of California at Berkeley and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wurster shaped an entire generation of architects and city planners. "An Everyday Modernism: The Houses of William Wurster" documents Wurster's fifty-year career and his important place in contemporary ...
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William Wilson Wurster (1895-1973) has been widely recognised as the foremost proponent of a distinctive Bay Area architectural style. But his ideas extended far beyond California: in private practice and as head of architecture schools at the University of California at Berkeley and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wurster shaped an entire generation of architects and city planners. "An Everyday Modernism: The Houses of William Wurster" documents Wurster's fifty-year career and his important place in contemporary American architectural thought. Along with his wife, city planner Catherine Bauer, and landscape architect Thomas Church, Wurster was intimately involved in the rise of modern city planning and landscape design in the United States. In keeping with the social and economic conditions of the late 1930s, Wurster encouraged the development of small houses that offered the livability of those of greater scale, and he influenced the building of affordable mass-produced housing. His designs embodied principles of simplicity and economy, yet incorporated complex human needs. Wurster's legacy is especially relevant today, as uncertain economic conditions and social dislocations affect housing for Americans at every level. Over fifty of Wurster's projects are featured here, with photographs, drawings, and plans, along with numerous projects by his contemporaries. Essays by distinguished architectural historians and critics - several of whom knew or worked with Wurster - provide insights into his personal as well as professional life. Abundantly illustrated, this first large-scale examination of William Wurster's architectural enterprise offers a full appreciation of the man and his work.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1600grams, ISBN: 9780520221710.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Ar/University of California Press
Published:
1999
Language:
English
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18068178516
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Near Fine Plus. Exhibition Catalogue. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Soft cover, folded card covers., name, date, place of prior owner architectural historian on half-title page. no flaws or wear. no other markings. no bumps, tears, creases. tight sewn binding.; 252pp., 220 illustrations in b/w. eight essays by various contributors. writings by wurster as well. chronology, bibliographt.
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Text block, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper in fine, like new condition. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
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Very Good. 1996. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Folio.252 pp. Illustrated. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket otherwise protected by acetate cover. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Architecture & Urban Design).
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Like New. Size: 9x1x12; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Short gift inscription on front end page, else unmarked. 252 pages: illustrations; 32 cm. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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New. 0520205502. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED---Corresponds to ISBN: 0520205502. Text in English. 252 pp. With 224 ills. 32 x 24 cm. --with a bonus offer--; 1 x 12.5 x 9.5 Inches.