The Stahl House: Case Study House #22, The Making of a Modernist Icon
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2021
- The Stahl House: Case Study House #22, The Making of a Modernist Icon is the official autobiography of this world renowned architectural gem by the family that made it their home.
Considered one of the most iconic and recognizable examples of mid-century modern homes in the world, it was first envisioned by the owners Buck and Carlotta Stahl, designed by architect Pierre Koenig, and immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman. This 1960 glass-and-steel home in the Hollywood Hills has come to embody the idealism of a generation in search of the American dream. As one of the Case Study Houses designed between 1945 and 1966 under the vision of John Entenza and ARTS & ARCHITECTURE magazine, this was an affordable yet progressive design experiment to address the postwar housing shortage.
The result-a two-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot house with glass walls that disappear into a 270-degree panorama of Los Angeles-became Koenig's pièce de résistance. The Stahl House broke rules, defied building codes that discouraged building on cliffs, and expanded the possibilities of residential architecture. The glass walls blurred the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The building seemed to merge with the city itself, the lines of the structure aligning with the geometry of the city's gridded streets. "Los Angeles becomes an extension of the house and vice versa," Koenig said. "The house is just a part of the city."
The book shares the never-before-told inside story by the Stahl family's adult children who grew up there and still graciously give home tours to fans from around the world. Through extensive research and interviews, historical information and personal photos are featured. This includes Buck Stahl's initial vision of the home with his own DIY schematic model for how to build on the complicated site. It also includes blueprints, floor plans, and sketches by Pierre Koenig, as well as Julius Shulman’s renowned photographs. Additionally, photographs of the house used in high-end, fashion ad campaigns and film and television are also included, cementing The Stahl House’s prominence in contemporary culture.
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I am obsessed with this house. It is beautiful! I can only imagine the joy of living here.
We forget that people lived there! And what a sad end having to leave their home ☹ Would love to see a full-length documentary!
Spoiler alert: that was not the end; rather an interlude.
I'm a huge fan of both art-deco and mid-century design. The two most satisfying architectural trends ever. Not only the house, but the positioning of it for a view that's beyond spectacular. My one question to owners would be "what is it like having a cocktail at dusk or a coffee at dawn looking at that view every day?!". It must be a spiritual experience.
Excited to read this book about my favorite mid century modern house.
From the model Stahl produced, he should be considered a co-designer with Koenig. Is this a movie or a book?
I would lose the fireplace with huge box blocking the view and replace it with a 60’s retro looking wood burning stove. The huge box would be replaced with a small stovepipe. The stove could be steel and glass all around and be custom made. More heat, more view, and it would
look like it has always been
there. The big box not only blocks the view, the rocks don’t fit with the steel and glass and looks out of place.
You’ll think this is crazy but I say lose the fireplace and replace it with a 60’s era looking word burning or gas or electric stove/ fireplace and put it off to the left corner of the living room. This would open up the view all the way to the back of the kitchen!
The book was fantastic! When is the documentary coming out?
I don't believe it'll ever be out there is a big lawsuit going on between the documentary production company and the Stahl family. All production has shut down.
@@aprilwatkinson5292 do you know who the production company is? I am an award-winning film-producer very interested in the story.
would love any guidance on this