Long considered the apotheosis of rustic kitsch, the log house actually has a rich architectural pedigree. Since the late 19th century, a surprising number of architects, along with their artisan-builder counterparts, have transformed the simple pioneer log cabin into a supremely crafted work of high art. Log Houses of the World is the first-ever chronological survey of the greatest examples of log houses designed in Europe and the United States. Included are photographs, plans, and little-known drawings—most never before published—from such celebrated Modern-era architects as Eliel Saarinen, Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra, and others. The result is both a remarkable tour of some superbly crafted homes, and an important vehicle for garnering for these houses the popular recognition, critical and otherwise, that they deserve.
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Richard Olsen is a senior editor at Architectural Digest and a producer of books on domestic architectural subjects. He lives in Los Angeles.
The architectural photography of Radek Kurzaj has appeared in numerous international magazines and has been the basis of several books, including The Ranch House and The Abrams Guide to American House Styles. He divides his time between Poland and New York City.
The architectural photography of Radek Kurzaj has appeared in numerous international magazines and has been the basis of several books, including The Ranch House and The Abrams Guide to American House Styles. He divides his time between Poland and New York City.
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Who Knew?,
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Great insight into the world of the log house. This will shatter your preconceived concept of what a log cabin is, and show you what it can be. Very educational and beautifully photographed. A great addition to anyone's book collection who is interested in log cabins, architecture, or history.
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I'm one of the architects whose work is published in this collection. At the risk of sounding preposterously self-serving, I wanted to chime in that I just received my copy of the book and I was very taken with it. It's a diverse collection of projects, nicely photographed, and in particular I found the writing to be refreshingly well done. The author captured the distinct elements of the built works and the narrative behind them very skillfully, and in my case, quite accurately. It's a great volume and I'm honored to be included in it.
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I love this book!,
By Glass Collector (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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What a wonderful and beautiful treatment of the subject! I will never think of log houses in the same way again. The writing is engaging as well as educational. I love design as well as travel and this book took me around the globe. Bravo!
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