Olof Michélsen Bücher

Josef Frank (1885–1967) is a pivotal figure in twentieth-century European architecture, renowned for his contributions to modernist interior design through his furniture and textile designs. While previous studies have focused on his architectural work, this book uniquely centers on Frank’s single-family houses. Architects Mikael Bergquist and Olof Michelsen delve into the evolution of Frank’s residential designs, examining influences such as Adolf Loos’s “spatial plan,” Le Corbusier’s concepts, and Hermann Muthesius’s influential book, The English House. They also analyze Frank’s architectural ideas regarding movement and the role of stairs in homes. The book features an in-depth look at six of Frank’s residences, including completed projects like Villas Claeson and Wehtje in Falsterbo, Sweden, and Villa Beer in Vienna, alongside unrealized designs such as House for Vienna XIII and House MS in Los Angeles. This section is enriched with images, plans, and detailed analyses of each house's characteristics. A comprehensive catalog of Frank’s single-family homes concludes the work. With new insights and previously unpublished visuals, this book serves as an authoritative resource on Frank’s impact on residential design.