In Search of a Living Architecture [Spiral-bound]

Albert Frey (Author)

Book Description

Series: California Architecture and Architects | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

The death of Albert Frey late in 1998 took from us a master of Modernist architecture; the value of his work is finally coming to be recognized. The serene European formalism of his projects melded with the California landscape he came to love to create a new architecture that was wholly Frey's. This is an exact reprint of Frey's scarce 1939 statement of his ideals in architecture and design. Well-illustrated with black and white photographs of Frey's early projects and other structures and landscapes, this book advances our understanding of his esthetic criteria. The book is crisply designed, a beautiful object in itself, as well as being a fascinating study of the thinking of this important architect.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hennessey & Ingalls (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940512181
• ISBN-13: 978-0940512184
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,064,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a worthy addition to your personal library, December 6, 2001

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This review is from: In Search of a Living Architecture (Spiral-bound)

this book is fantastic! i am currently a 5th year architecture student...i wish i had come across this book by first year. it is plainly written, precise, easily comprehensible. in a school where the archi(babble) is almost as important as the design, this book gives a person like myself hope for the future of architecture, design, and construction. albert frey (whose mentor was le corbusier) is one of the lesser known great architects of the 20th century. his work has so much to offer. simplicity at its best! a must own!!!!!!!!