
1974 First Edition, Hardcover. DJ is ripped in several places the rest of the book is in very good condition. A wonderful book for Architects or people interested in the profession.
This volume investigates the unique design philosophies and personal requirements that architects prioritize when creating residential spaces for their own use. Walter F. Wagner, a prominent editor in the field of architectural journalism, compiles a curated selection of projects to demonstrate how professionals reconcile their theoretical ideals with the practical constraints of private living. The book argues that these self-designed homes serve as laboratories for experimentation, reflecting the individual architect's professional evolution and personal aesthetic values.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and architectural historians frequently cite this work as a significant primary source for understanding the design priorities of mid-century practitioners. Readers often note that the text provides a rare, intimate look at the creative process when the architect is both the designer and the client.
Page Count:
230
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070022143
ISBN-13:
9780070022140
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