One of the architectural problems that challenged Frank Lloyd Wright throughout his career was how to provide moderate-cost houses that were every bit as good as more expensive ones. His solution was the Usonian house. This book presents a dozen of these innovative structures that became models for so many American houses. The Wright-at-a-Glance series showcases the work of one of the world's best-known architects. Comprising twelve books in all, this series offers an overview of Wright's life, buildings, and designs.
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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
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The Wright house for the rest of us!,
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This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses (Wright at a Glance Series) (Hardcover)
This is a beautiful short introduction to the late and often smaller houses built by Wright after 1935, appropriately published in a purse-size book (part of a series). While less well known than his Prairie houses, these Usonians are the houses that YOU and I could afford! (Well...the smallest gem, Goetsch--built for $7,137.23--just sold for c.$225,000.) You will see here the beginning of many cliches of "modern houses:" single storys, open plans, lots of glass, dinettes, carports, etc. Only, these look beautiful! Why? Some idea of the awesome power of integrated design, inside and out, even at a tiny scale, is given in the small pictures of rich color. No "interior decoration" for Wright! Carla Lind is an extraordinarily evocative writer on Wright, and distills deep aesthetic insights into a brief focused text. If you like the magic you see here, then be sure to get Sargeant's book (Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses) to understand how these are designed and built (or seek Susan J. Bandes, Affordable Dreams. Kresge Art Museum Bulletin 6. Michigan State University. 1991). Enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tiny, almost useless book,
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This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses (Wright at a Glance Series) (Hardcover)
This is a tiny hard cover book. "At a glance" is an over statement. More like a drive-by book. The pictures can be found elsewhere (larger and more complete) and the historical info is nil (and also found elsewhere.) Had I know this I would have not wasted my $10.00 on this.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Small book,
By Mr. Williams "Book Maniac" (Here and There) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses (Wright at a Glance Series) (Hardcover)
Guess I should have read the product description a little more detailed, as is just a small pocket book. Actually some nice photos and would make a nice gift for someone interested in architecture. But, not much info, and no floor plans. So just rate it 3 stars. Average. Not really good, or really bad. A nice stocking stuffer though!
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