Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (997 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0910413533 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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.Whether you have a casual interest in California history, or a need for deep professional understanding of the architecture, I think you will be delighted by this book.I should also mention that Stefanos Polyzoides, one of the authors, has a firm in. Two Stars Scholarly. Interesting. Not much color.. "Five Stars" according to Jorge Favila. Beautiful Homes !
Whether humble or sumptuous in scale, courtyards create a sense of privacyand enhance quality of life by creating the impression of green space for their residents.Now available in its fifth printing, Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles documents the historical, technical, and cultural forces that shaped the development of this distinctive West Coast building type. Julius Shulman's sensuous black-and-whitephotographs document the range of courtyard styles—from simple bungalow-style dwellings to more ornate buildings combining Italian, Spanish, and North African influences.. The authors's in-depth research andanalysis is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous plans and technical drawings. As cities throughout the U.S. struggle with housing shortages, valuable lessons can be learned from the principles thatunderlie the design of the courtyard house
Architect. The authors' detailed research and precis analysis are complemented by period photographs and Julius Shulman's sensuous black-and-white images. Michael Webb, L.A