The birth of midcentury modernism, as photographed by its. Architecture projects from pierre koenig, an architecture office firm centered around. It was praised in architectural journals around the world as an icon, though, as the late british critic. Synopsis this monograph provides a complete study of pierre koenigs architecture, and illustrates his consistent application of certain design principles and his interest in industrialization, structure and environmentally responsible architecture. Recommended software for research making a bibliography. Apr 12, 2004 pierre koenig pioneering architect whose modernist vision went unloved in california. Infomagic is a free notetaking software, and would help you to keep your research notes in a digital format. But for those passionate about architecture, he is best known for his steel construction homes. This page was created to honor pierre s architecture, his dedication, and vision. Pierre koenig, a modernist architect whose design for projects called case studies nos. His study of pierre koenig is the result of a long friendship and a mark of respect for a great architect. Working with pierre koenig, an independent young architect whose. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Pierre koenig october 17, 1925 april 4, 2004 was an american architect. Captured by famed case study architect pierre koenig and fritz block, the owner of a color slide company, the photographs show buildings by the likes of richard neutra, frank lloyd wright, albert. Photographic and anecdotal evidence suggests that the architects client, buck stahl, may have provided an inspiration for the overall structure. Architect pierre koenig died sunday at his home in brentwood. Or call jb fung at 3236871170, brian courville at 3106220312 for other brentwood mid century modern houses and.
Perched on a nearly vertical precipice in the hollywood hills, at the time of its construction the site was considered by many architects to be completely unsuitable for buil. Yet he and his work went far beyond that single house, helping to define modern architecture as we know it. Apr 21, 2004 such simple expression of tensile structuralism defines, for me, architectural modernism. When pierre koenig turned 17 he enlisted in the army, to take advantage of. The csh program, a californian post world war architecture unbelievable modern architecture designs my life spot home made energy bailey house. Two dreamers, an architect, a photographer, and the making of americas most famous house. At the 2011 uia world congress in tokyo under the heading sustainable by design 2050, his building for the mauritius commercial bank was amongst 5 buildings chosen to. He approached architecture in terms of simplicity based on economy in terms of money spent and energy consumed. Private brentwood home of legendary architect pierre koenig. If youre looking for usmodernist architects or houses, like wright, neutra, schindler, or lautner, head to the usmodernist masters gallery.
Buy pierre koenig architecture generale by steele, james isbn. Pierre koenig pierre koenig, american architect born oct. Koenigs private residence was the peak of his vision of architecture for the modern era. Pierre francis koenig october 17, 1925 april 4, 2004 was an american architect and a professor of architecture at the university of southern california. Pierre koenig mid century modern homes hollywood hills. The architecture of pierre koenig was the subject of the book pierre koenig written by james steele in 1998.
He lectured widely at other universities, and received more than 20 awards. He lectured widely at other universities, and received more than 20 awards for his work. Pierre koenig living with steel my concept for the koenig book is based on the reference of architectural drawings. Pierre koenig is one of the most recognizable names in california modernism. His many designs, including at least fortythree steel and glass residences, reflected his personal philosophy that industrial methods and materials could be used to produce inexpensive, distinctive, and environmentally friendly homes. Learning from pierre koenig it was my notion, when i started, to make anonymous architecture for ordinary people. Gri acquires pierre koenig archive getty press release.
Yet he and his work went far beyond that single house, helping to define modern architecture as we. Pierre koenig pioneering architect whose modernist vision went unloved in california. Apr 04, 2004 cookies yo must try some of our cookies. Pierre koenig was an architect of unusual innovative skill and tremendous influence on a generation of modern designers. See the latest news and architecture related to pierre koenig, only on archdaily. If youd like to see this brentwood architectural modern home by architect pierre koenig in person, email brian courville or jb fung. In this book, ive designed the layout to reflect pierre koenigs architectural structures along side graphical elements that are representational of his blueprints and the black steel ibeams. Pierre koenigs case study house 21 bailey house represents an icon in the case study program, the visionary project for reimagining modern living. When pierre koenig turned 17 he enlisted in the army, to take advantage of an education program they offered. His 2002 book craig ellwood won the sir banister fletcher award in 2003. Pierre koenig he was an amazing professor at usc as well as being a great architect. Pierre koenig designed a small midcentury modern in west hollywood in1958.
In the case study house program 19451966 documentary, koenig. This page was created to honor pierres architecture, his dedication, and vision. This present book, building on his earlier writings on pierre koenig, developed from a guest scholar residency at the getty conservation institute in 20. Apr 07, 2004 pierre koenig, a modernist architect whose design for projects called case studies nos.
Recommended software for research biblioexpress is a freeware for making bibliographies. House program produced some of the most iconic architectural projects of the. Is the city of eternal youth finally embracing its. His lowcost steelandglass dwellings were designed to bring the efficiency of the modernist aesthetic to middleclass suburbia. He believed that truth in architecture lies in the natural expression of materials without ornamentation. Mar 31, 2020 pierre koenig, american architect born oct. Recommended software for research making a bibliography avery. He taught at the usc school of architecture from 1964 until his death in 2004. Jun 10, 2012 the stahl house a home for the modern family. Nov 19, 2017 neil jackson is an architect and architectural historian who has written extensively on modern architecture in california, where he taught between 1985 and 1990. Pierre koenigs iconic hollywood hills case study house 21 is on sale image 18 of 21 from gallery of pierre koenigs historic case study house could be yours. Jean francois koenig is amongst the 100 architects of the year 2012 in an international competition organised jointly by the korean institute of architects kia and the international union of architects uia. That photo put the stahl house on the architectural radar as being an architectural gem hidden up in the hollywood hills. A virtual look into pierre koenig s case study house 22 stahl house case study 22 wonderful stahl house floor plan picture design stahl house admission cottage plan stahl house design within reach 40 pictures of stahl house floor plan for.
Neil jackson holds the charles reilly chair of architecture at the university of liverpool and is president of the society of architectural historians of great britain. The case study house program produced some of the most iconic architectural projects of the 20th century, but none mo. Apr 16, 2007 acquisition expands gris architectural collection. See more ideas about pierre koenig, architecture and midcentury modern.
He interned at the offices of great modern architects raphael soriano and edward. Apr 06, 2004 architect pierre koenig died sunday at his home in brentwood. Pierre koenig, faia 19252004 pierre koenig is one of the most recognizable names in california modernism. Pierre koenig 1925 2004 ironically, the beautiful steel houses of pierre koenig, with their stunning, frank simplicity, graceful proportions, and sunny, contextually attuned openness, could hardly expect anonymity in an american landscape of neocolonial, neoclassical, and. He was the director of the undergraduate building science program from. Such simple expression of tensile structuralism defines, for me, architectural modernism. Pierre koenig was born in san francisco, california in 1925. Apr 24, 2014 40 pictures of stahl house floor plan for. Stahl house floor plan best of leuke plattegrond huizen. His lowcost steelandglass dwellings were designed to bring the efficiency of the modernist aesthetic to m. He was the director of the undergraduate building science program from 1980 to 2004.
Pierre francis koenig was an american architect and a professor of architecture at the university of southern california. If youre looking for architecture magazines, go to the usmodernist magazine library. North carolina modernist houses documenting, preserving. However, by continuing to use the site without changing settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Between 1945 and 1966, the case study houses program, following the. Ncmh documenting, preserving, promoting residential modern architecture. Stahl house by pierre koenig 606ar atlas of places. Koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. You can find out more or switch them off if you prefer. Oct 22, 2010 that photo put the stahl house on the architectural radar as being an architectural gem hidden up in the hollywood hills. Typographically all of my titles are skewed as if to follow a read more. Houses architecture and design by pierre koenig in united states. Three ways neuroscience can inform and improve architecture.
Perched on a nearly vertical precipice in the hollywood hills, at the time of its construction the site was considered by many architects to. In his architectural landscape photos, he humanized the houses designed by architects such as richard neutra, pierre koenig or rudolf schindler. Architectureweek news learning from pierre koenig 2004. Pierre koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. Pierre koenig, case study house i got to leave around the corner from this house for 2 yrs. This monograph, the first ever to document his pioneering work, provides an unparalleled insight into the evolution of modernism on the west coast. Houses architecture and design by pierre koenig in united. Pierre koenig, age 78, died of leukemia on sunday, april 4, 2004. Is the city of eternal youth finally embracing its past. Even at an early age, surrounded by likeminded friends, he was captivated by art and form. Neil jackson is an architect and architectural historian who has written extensively on modern architecture in california, where he taught between 1985 and 1990.
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