1945-1966 : the California impetus Smith, Elizabeth A. T. 1958- creator aut text bibliography gw 2006 2006 English edition. monographic eng 96 pages illustrations (some color), color maps 27 cm The Case Study House program (19451966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American. Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes commissioned from such major architects of the day as Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Their criteria included using, as far as is practicable, many war-born techniques and materials best suited to the expression of mans life in the modern world. The results of the program would redefine the modern home and extend influence not only across the United States but around the world. This compact guide includes all of the Case Study Houses with over 150 photos and plans, as well as a map showing locations of all sites, including those that no longer exist. Elizabeth A.T. Smith. Includes bibliographical references (page 96). Bostadshus Bost�der Arkitektur Dwellings California, Southern Design and construction Architecture, Domestic California, Southern Architecture, Domestic Dwellings Design and construction Dwellings Dwellings Housing Architecture F�renta staterna F�renta staterna Kalifornien California, Southern 724.6 S65 2009 Ic.55 9783836535601 Za 221123 20260329153808.0 q6zcj4bvnq3dk2p6 eng