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by Stefanos Polyzoides (Author), Roger Sherwood (Author), James Tice (Author), Julius Shulman (Photographer) "The facts and principles that have shaped the urban structure, architecture, and landscape of southern California over the last century have not yet been fully..." (more)
Key Phrases: courtyard parti, courtyard housing, housing tradition, Los Angeles, Echo Park, Arthur Zwebell (more...)
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  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 5th edition (November 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0910413533
  • ISBN-13: 978-0910413534
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,919 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for rebuilding neighborhoods, April 14, 2000
The authors have done a spendid job of assembling the full range of courtyard housing types from the complex atached units of the Andalusia to the arrangement of modest bungelow courts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Onather world of peace and charm, January 21, 2005
By Jim (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
More than stressing a communal vibe, the courtyard buildings covered in Courtyard Housing reflect Hollywood's fascination with fantasy architecture. The sense of palatial Moorish palaces at a smaller scale provide a whimsical escape from the drudgery of everyday urban life, while the climate of Los Angeles and the Mediterranean architecture combine to create a sense of exotic, charming otherworldliness.

The Zwebells's astounding courtyard design, The Grace on Grace and Franklin, is sadly not included in this book, but luckily many fine buildings are.



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5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book!, August 28, 2004
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I purchased this because I live in a courtyard building in WeHo, and have long been a fan of the form. The authors make a compelling case for preservation by identifying courtyard housing as an important and valid alternative to the socialist-inspired modernist forms (Corbusier, et al) that were coming up at the time (1920s-1930s). One small caveat, though -- a photo on page 210 identifies an area as between Harper and Hayvenhurst, when in fact the streets seen are Laurel and Hayworth (the Villa de Este is on Laurel, not Harper).

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5.0 out of 5 stars The authority on courtyard housing, then and now.
Not only are California's courtyard neighborhoods thoroughly documented, but Polyzoides et al thoroughly explain this housing typology, its evolution, and its finer points... Read more
Published on September 28, 2006 by Jeremy Fretts

4.0 out of 5 stars ESCAPISM...L.A. STYLE
This book highlights one of the unique qualities of Los Angeles. Much of L.A. housing has a Mediteranian feel, not surprising given the climate of southern california and the... Read more
Published on September 24, 2006 by Shannon Deason

5.0 out of 5 stars Where did it go?
This is a genius book. I can't believe it's out of print!
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