Case Study
A blueprint for modern living. In the years following World War II, Arts & Architecture magazine launched an ambitious experiment: invite the era's most visionary architects to design homes that were beautiful, functional, affordable, and built for the future. The result was the Case Study House program—one of the most influential movements in residential architecture. This concise volume explores the iconic homes created by architects including Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Richard Neutra, and Pierre Koenig, whose glass-and-steel structures redefined what a home could be. Filled with photographs, drawings, and historical context, it offers a fascinating introduction to a movement whose influence can still be seen in contemporary architecture and design. A small book about some very big ideas.
| Binding | Smyth-Sewn Hardcover with Embossed Metallic Foil Spine |
| Paper Type | 120 GSM Acid-Free Archival Woodfree Cream Paper |
| Page Count | 160 Illustrated Pages |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 9.25" Coffee Table & Study Format |
| Language | English with High-Resolution Architectural & Cipher Plates |
| Ribbon Marker | Woven Silk Burgundy & Gold Ribbon Bookmark |
| Publisher | Arcana Vault Press, New York |
Curator Notes: Case Study
A blueprint for modern living. In the years following World War II, Arts & Architecture magazine launched an ambitious experiment: invite the era's most visionary architects to design homes that were beautiful, functional, affordable, and built for the future. The result was the Case Study House program—one of the most influential movements in residential architecture. This concise volume explores the iconic homes created by architects including Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Richard Neutra, and Pierre Koenig, whose glass-and-steel structures redefined what a home could be. Filled with photographs, drawings, and historical context, it offers a fascinating introduction to a movement whose influence can still be seen in contemporary architecture and design. A small book about some very big ideas.
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A treasure trove of mechanical ingenuity and philosophical puzzles. A must-read for any curious mind.
The Smyth-sewn binding allows it to lay completely flat on my study desk. Rich archival paper that smells wonderful.
Fascinating historical depth combined with cryptic challenges. The typography and layout are an art form in themselves.
