R. M. SCHINDLER

[Schindler, Rudolpm M.]; Sheine, Judith; Mudford, Grant

ISBN 10: 0714839140 / ISBN 13: 9780714839141

Published by Phaidon, New York, 2001

Inscribed first edition of this attractive volume on the life and work of modernist architect R. M. Schindler, the originator of the idea of "Space Architecture" a particular focus on interior space. R. M. Schindler worked with Frank Lloyd Wright in his early career, but he remained "largely unrecognized by the critical establishment during his lifetime" (jacket) for his unwillingness to conform to the International Style favored by Wright. This work evaluates Schindler's philosophy and works, and how his influence is still felt in California architecture. 8.25'' x 8.25''. Original orange boards. Original unclipped (no price) black, white, and orange pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 304 pages. Inscribed by Sheine and signed by Mudford to title page, dated 1.04.08 and 8/11/08 respectively. Jacket with some sunning to spine and rear, a touch of sunning to front top edge. Binding with a hint of bumping to corners. Else clean and bright. Fine in very good plus dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 46814

Synopsis:

R M Schindler (1887-1953) was a pivotal Modernist architect who remained largely unrecognized by the critical establishment of his time. A pragmatist and theoretician, Schindler designed more than 500 projects - over 150 of which were built - mostly in the Los Angeles area, where he settled in 1920.

Trained in Vienna and influenced by two teachers, Adolf Loos and Otto Wagner, Schindler emigrated to Chicago in 1914, hoping to work for Frank Lloyd Wright. By 1918 he had attained that goal, and two years later he moved to Los Angeles as project architect for Wright's famous Barnsdall House.

In his own practice, which began in 1922, Schindler synthesized the ideas of Loos, Wagner and Wright into his own original and distinct approach, which he called 'space architecture'. This book focuses on Schindler's influences and on an analysis of his buildings. It includes rare archival material and new photography by Grant Mudford, as well as over 150 redrawn plans, sections and diagrams.

About the Author: Judith Sheine is a practising architect in Los Angeles and Associate Professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Bibliographic Details

Title: R. M. SCHINDLER
Publisher: Phaidon, New York
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.