Designed To Live In

This book explores the main influences behind modern design in domestic architecture, discussing diverse influences such as the bye-law street and Le Corbusiers Ville Radieuse, and the ideas bearing on the individual private house from the early nineteenth century to Frank Lloyd Wrights prairie houses and Mies van der Rohes work. It also discusses the problems and possibilities of domestic design in house-building in the late 20th Century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1962, this comprehensive book delves into the intricate tapestry of influences that have shaped modern design in domestic architecture. It explores these influences within the broader context of the impact that each new dwelling has on its surroundings and the profound impact that its design has on the surrounding (and often older, historic) housing stock. The author examines a diverse range of influences, including the iconic Bye-law Street and Le Corbusier's visionary Ville Radieuse. Furthermore, the book delves into the diverse range of ideas that have shaped individual private houses, spanning from the early nineteenth-century villa builders to the pioneering works of Frank Lloyd Wright and the iconic designs of Mies van der Rohe. The book concludes with a detailed and insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities inherent in domestic design during the late 20th century, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of residential architecture.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032708812