{"product_id":"the-stahl-house-case-study-house-u22-the-making-of-a-modernist-icon-hardcover","title":"The Stahl House: Case Study House Ú22: The Making of a Modernist Icon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Stahl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShari Stahl Gronwald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKim Cross\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official biography of a midcentury modern architectural gem and the family that made it their home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Stahl House--envisioned by owners Buck and Carlotta Stahl and designed by architect Pierre Koenig--has been an icon of midcentury modern architecture since its construction in the 1960s. The glass and iron structure perched in the Hollywood Hills broke architectural rules and conventions, blurred the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, and has come to embody the idealism of a generation. The groundbreaking yet modest two-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot house with glass walls that disappear into a 270-degree panorama of Los Angeles has appeared in countless high-end ad campaigns, in film, and on television, cementing its lasting prominence in contemporary culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bringing together extensive research and interviews, never-before-seen sketches, blueprints, and plans, as well as photos from the Stahl family's personal collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Stahl House: Case Study House #22\u003c\/i\u003e provides the ultimate insider's view into a pioneering feat of architecture. Discover the Stahl House in a new light with this compelling book that \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e calls \"a love song to a global icon.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA NEW LOOK AT A CLASSIC: The story of the Stahl family, who for years have generously opened their home to architecture and design lovers from all over the world, provides a new perspective on this iconic building. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographer Julius Shulman's iconic shots immortalized the Stahl house; these are featured along with new photography and spreads from advertisements, film, and television, making this book a true visual treat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DELUXE COFFEE TABLE BOOK: This hardcover volume includes full-color and black-and-white photography, and captivating spreads on nearly every page. It belongs on every architecture and design lover's bookshelf or display table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Interior decorators and designers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Architecture fans, readers of \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and design magazines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Midcentury modern design enthusiasts; fans of modern Japanese, California, and Palm-Springs-style architecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of architecture books such as \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCase Study Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, and photography books by Annie Liebowitz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in the history and culture of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for a distinctive, design-conscious gift for any occasion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Stahl and Shari Stahl Gronwald are siblings who grew up in Case Study House #22 and who own and care for it to this day. They generously open their home up to architectural tours and as a film location. Both are committed to honoring their parents' legacy by sharing the full story of how this miraculous home came about. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kim Cross is an award-winning writer. Her highly acclaimed book, \u003ci\u003eWhat Stands in a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e, was published by Atria Books in 2015. Her writing has also appeared on CNN.com. ESPN.com, USA TODAY, Southern Living, and many more.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768361320736,"sku":"9781797209432","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/460dcae06ac0078e4b2079b7584da2eb.webp?v=1780327846","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-stahl-house-case-study-house-u22-the-making-of-a-modernist-icon-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}