James Steele Bücher

Der gebürtige Wiener Rudolph Michael Schindler (1887–1953) wanderte 1914 nach Chicago aus, gefolgt von seinem Freund und Konkurrenten Richard Neutra. Als Frank Lloyd Wright ihn in Los Angeles einstellte, verband Schindler Einflüsse des Kubismus und des International Style zu seiner einzigartigen Vision, die er „Raumarchitektur“ nannte. Er kombinierte geometrische Formen, kühne Linien und Materialien wie Holz und Beton und behandelte den Raum als eigenständiges Medium. Trotz geringer Anerkennung zu Lebzeiten gilt er heute als einer der bedeutendsten Pioniere der amerikanischen Moderne. Zu seinen Schlüsselwerken zählen das Wolfe-Haus an einem steilen Hang, das baumhausähnliche Falk-Apartmenthaus, das Lovell-Strandhaus, ein Musterbeispiel der Moderne in Amerika, sowie das Schindler/Chace-Haus, sein wichtigstes Werk und zugleich sein Büro und Zuhause. Schindlers innovative Entwürfe, von privaten Wohnhäusern bis zu kleinen Gewerbebauten, leiteten eine neue Ära des zeitgenössischen Bauens ein. Das Buch bietet eine Karte mit den Standorten seiner bekanntesten Projekte sowie detaillierte Beschreibungen, Grundrisse und prägnante Fotos jedes Gebäudes und seiner Innenarchitektur.

Exploring the architectural landscape of Los Angeles, the book delves into the underlying influences that shape its seemingly chaotic design. It highlights the contributions of key figures from the American Arts and Crafts movement to modern icons like Frank Gehry. By examining the evolution of architectural styles and the unique character of the city, the author reveals the intricate connections and cultural narratives that define Los Angeles' architectural identity.

This is an account of Hassan Fathy, one of the most influential Third World architects of the 20th century. The ideas he formulated before his death in 1989 have become key elements in the global architectural agenda, with his influence being particularly profound in the developing world.

This evocative and nostalgic book, now available for the first time in paperback, celebrates the golden age of sea travel. Once the world's largest and fastest ocean liner by far, today the Queen Maryrepresents a peak of perfection in the art of shipbuilding. With her sleek, sophisticated lines, Art Deco interiors and exquisite detailing, she encapsulates the spirit of an era characterized by elegance and style. On her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1936, this great new liner provided a tangible symbol of the end of the Depression, to become a source of great national pride. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and much previously unpublished archive material, this book captures the atmosphere of the Queen Mary'sglory days, to present a comprehensive record of this magnificent and unique floating example of the streamlined style: it remains equally appealing to the enthusiastic connoisseur and general aesthete alike.

The 1980s saw a new generation of architects advocating a rich, pluralist style of architecture, both complex and contradictory, and furnishing proof of its vitality in their work. This book brings together the work of more than forty internationally renowned architects who are representative of this revival.

The book provides a detailed exploration of contemporary architecture following the decline of Modernism in the 1960s. It examines various styles and movements that emerged, highlighting the ideologies and theories that shaped them. Through the analysis of key figures in the field, it offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and fragmentation of architectural practices in recent decades.