Friedman House
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Friedman House
Oro Editions
Oro Editions
1st August 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Architectural structure and design
History of architecture
728
Physical Properties
Hardback
80
Width 140mm, Height 203mm
Description
Written in celebration of the saving of Friedman House: a historical milestone of modernist architecture The Friedman House is a modernist icon, designed by Frederic Lasserre, founder of the UBC School of Architecture, and landscaped by Cornelia Oberlander. Faced with possible demolition, it was saved by purchasers who understood its architectural value and historical significance. AUTHOR: Richard Cavell is Professor of English and co-founder of the Bachelor of Media Studies Program at the University of British Columbia. He is the author or editor of six books and more than 80 chapters, articles and reviews. 200 colour
Reviews
"...perhaps West Coast Modern should more accurately be known as "West Coast Organic." This term certainly captures the essence of the Shumiatcher and Friedman houses, and the others covered by this fascinating series of little architecture books." --Martin Segger, The Ormsby Review
Author Bio
Richard Cavell is Professor of English and co-founder of the Bachelor of Media Studies Program at the University of British Columbia. He is the author or editor of six books and more than 80 articles and reviews.
