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Breuer Houses
A study of the houses designed by the Hungarian-born architect.
Joachim Driller
Editions:
Price: USD$59.95
600 points- Hardback
- English
- 210 x 210 mm, 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in
- 272 pp
- 296 colour illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714838939
- ISBN-10: 0714838934
- 54 Line Drawings
- A comprehensive study of the houses designed by Hungarian-born architect Marcel Breuer (1902-81)
- Projects span 1923-73
- Breuer became known for diverse and powerful designs for the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and the iconic 'Wassily' chair
- Richly illustrated with drawings, plans and archival photography
- Breuer has profoundly influenced residential architecture around the world and many generations of designers
'A useful study …' (The Architectural Review)
'Joachim Driller's intelligent new book … ranges from [Breuer's] experiments in the 20s to his somewhat camp excesses in the 70s. A perfect Christmas present … for the budding architecture student.' (Guardian)
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