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Adolf Loos: Architecture 1903-1932

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Adolf Loos's architectural legacy, marked by his "astylistic architecture," is vividly captured through over one hundred photographs by Roberto Schezen. This volume showcases twenty significant buildings, including Villa Karma and the Kärntner Bar, highlighting Loos's innovative use of materials and textures. Kenneth Frampton's insightful essay contextualizes Loos within the Viennese intellectual milieu, exploring his unique architectural philosophy that balances art and function. Joseph Rosa's detailed descriptions further enrich the understanding of each project's background and Loos's architectural conventions.

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Adolf Loos: Architecture 1903-1932, Adolf Loos, Kenneth Frampton, Roberto Schezen, Joseph Rosa

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2009
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Title
Adolf Loos: Architecture 1903-1932
Language
English
Released
2009
Format
Hardcover
Pages
180
ISBN10
1580932363
ISBN13
9781580932363
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Description
Adolf Loos's architectural legacy, marked by his "astylistic architecture," is vividly captured through over one hundred photographs by Roberto Schezen. This volume showcases twenty significant buildings, including Villa Karma and the Kärntner Bar, highlighting Loos's innovative use of materials and textures. Kenneth Frampton's insightful essay contextualizes Loos within the Viennese intellectual milieu, exploring his unique architectural philosophy that balances art and function. Joseph Rosa's detailed descriptions further enrich the understanding of each project's background and Loos's architectural conventions.