CENTURIES OF PROGRESS: CASE STUDIES
JOCELYN WONG JENNIFER PARK ASSIGNENT 3.3: HOUSE HUNT
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EVANSTON/OAK PARK 1 1225 Asbury Ave. 2 840 Michigan Ave. 3 Emil Bach House 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Home/Studio
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LINCOLN PARK
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5 Fred Echanyer/Lee House 6 Durchslag Residence 7 Wrigley Mansion
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8 Meitus Residence
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9 Orchard East
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10 Orchard Willow 11 Mohawk House 12 Glasner Studio 13 Charnley-Persky House
THE LOOP
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14 Fisher Studio Houses
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15 Driehaus Museum 16 River Cottages
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17 Brick Weave House HYDE PARK 18 Helstein House 19 Robie House
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BEVERLY SHORES, IN 20 Florida Tropical House 21 Cypress Log House 22 House of Tomorrow 23 Armco-Ferro House 24 Wieboldt-Rostone House
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOUNDATION: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND HISTORIC PRECEDENTS Driehaus Museum 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Home/Studio 13 Charnley-Persky House 14 Wrigley Mansion 15 Robie House 16 Emil Bach House 17 Glasner Studio 18
KEEP MOVING FOWARD: HOUSES IN THE AGE OF TOMORROW Durschlag Residence 20 Florida Tropical House 21 House of Tomorrow 22 Wieboldt-Rostone House 23 Cypress Log Cabin 24 Armco-Ferro House 25 Fisher Studio Houses 26
MODERNISM IN-BETWEEN: PIONEER HOUSES Helstein House 28 River Cottages
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Meitus Residence 30 1225 Asbury Ave. 31 840 Michigan Ave. 32
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ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS: HOUSES TODAY Fred Echanyer/Lee House 34 Orchard East 35 Orchard Willow 36 Brick Weave House 37 Mohawk House 38
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As we move towards the future, let us not forget what we came from
FOUNDATION:
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND HISTORIC PRECEDENTS
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DRIEHAUS MUSEUM ARCHITECT: Edward J. Burling
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LOCATION:
1883
40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
10.6.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
stone
Designed in the late 19th century, the house is representative of a broad period of a style of ornamnetation and decoration in the Gilded Age. Integrating both exterior and interior and every element into one singular style was popular during this period, known as Gesamtkunstwerk, a “total work of art.� Every piece of furniture and appliance was custom-tailored to the house, and this was no exception with Driehaus's vast collection of objects and artifacts unifying under an art noveau style.
I loved the ornate interior
and attention to detail the Gilded Age offered. Every artifact, material, furniture contained figural ornamentation that modern architecture has since moved away from. Although that movement was a great step towards the future, it was nice to have a glimpse of the craftmaship that went into everything.
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME & STUDIO ARCHITECT: Frank Lloyd Wright
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1889 (house), 1898 (studio)
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
10.8.18
0.4 acres (17,424 sq.ft.)
MATERIAL:
brick/wood/stone
The reowned architect's own dwelling was a manifestation of his personal design philosohy. Wright designed in his own style he pioneered, the Prarie style. Its purpose was to serve as a work and living space, tailored to Wright's specific needs for both his family and working lifestyle.
The symbolism of many
of the sculptures found embedded into the hosue intrigued me. Cranes made up pseudo-caryatids that held up the entryway, and bronze-cast men contorted into shapes I did not understand. Wright's house, especially some of the walkways, had me perplexed and wondering what his purpose was for it all.
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CHARNLEY-PERSKY HOUSE ARCHITECT: Sullivan/Wright
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1892
1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610
10.8.18
3,125 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
brick
The house is a crucial moment in modern American architecture where design started to move away from the figural ornamentation of the Victorian era and towards pure, geometrical elements. Sullivan hired Wright as a draftsman to help in the design process and to produce construction drawings. The influence of Sulivan's work would show later in Wrights future houses, particulaly in the practice of using nature to adorn his buildings.
We had seen this house
during our first year field trips. I could see how this was an important move away from older architectural styles, even if this building itself was already embedded in history.
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WRIGLEY MANSION ARCHITECT: Richard Schmidt
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1896
2466 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
10.11.18
15,000 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
steel/concrete/terra cotta
The mansion is an example of luxury architecture so carefully preserved to present day. Nine bedrooms, six baths, a library, a ballroom, and more fills this expansive house. The house, built on the turn of a new architectural era, still used some Baroque ornamentationin terra cotta on the facade as well as incorporating Tiffany stained-glass window art popular in Chicago.
From what we could see
through the trees and scaffolding, it looked similar to the other, older houses found in Chicago. One would have to explore inside to witness how much space there is compared to what we are observing.
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ROBIE HOUSE ARCHITECT: Frank Lloyd Wright
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1909
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
10.8.18
0.3 acres (13,068 sq.ft.)
MATERIAL:
Roman brick
One of the most distinctive examples of Wright's Prarie style, the Robie House was built for a professor at the University of Chicago who wanted to maintain a close proximity to the campus. Thick horizontal elements create a strong gesture expressing both solidarity and movement throughout the building.
The house's rectilinear form
from the exterior was somewhat of an illusion to what actually occured on the inside. Observing from what we could on the outside, The levels and openings were manipulated within the massive roofs above.
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EMIL BACH HOUSE ARCHITECT: Frank Lloyd Wright
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1915
7415 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
10.8.18
<1 acre
MATERIAL:
brick/wood
This house is an example of Wright's late Prarie style architecture. Its transition to more Japanese influences can be seen in the traditional tea room and . Originally, the house was intended as a country house with a clear view of the lakeshore, to ease the client's health. However, construction of several apartments and complexxes have blocked the site from Lake Michigan entirely.
This house was beautiful
in the sunrise. Its natural materials complemented the landscape and blended seamlessly with the trees and other buildings.
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GLASNER STUDIO ARCHITECT: Edgar Miller, Sol Kogen
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1928-1932
1734 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
brick/tile
Edgar Miller, a painter, designed his home in collaboration with Sol Kogen. Materiality was a primary focus in creating the details and ornamentation of the building. Tiles and colored glass fill the exterior and windows with natural, geometrically abstract details reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's own work.
Although the real concept of
this house is to be found inside, its exterior gives hints as to what lies within. Tiles and patterns line the exterior of the small studio, and the striking red door is also ornamented with natural motifs.
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KEEP MOVING FOWARD:
HOUSES IN THE AGE OF TOMORROW
DURCHSLAG RESIDENCE ARCHITECT: Perry Janke
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SIZE: 6,300 sq.ft.
LOCATION:
1922
2474 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
MATERIAL:
10.11.18
steel/glass
More experimentation on how to create privacy with different material is shown in this residence in Lincoln Park. Using steel panels, Janke forms the elements to
I was very put off by the
fence. Other older apartments had iron fences that allowed one to have a view of the building, and opened up the sidewalk visually. This building seemed to crowd what space the lot had with its steel mass. I left with the impression of a steel fortress guarding the wealth inside.
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FLORIDA TROPICAL HOUSE ARCHITECT: Robert Law Weed
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1933
210 W Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN
10.8.18
unknown
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concrete/limestone/stucco
Built with the needs of a Miami resident in mind, the house was altered to adapt to the climate in the Midwest. The house blends outdoor and indoor environments through the use of stairs and outdoor terraces. Designed in the Modernist style, its unique color palette and material transports the visitor to another destination.
It certainly seemed like I
was not in Indiana anymore. The characteristics of Florida architecture, as well as beach houses in general, were prominent features that made this house stand out from the rest.
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HOUSE OF TOMORROW ARCHITECT: George Fred Keck
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1933
127 W Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
steel/glass
Keck envisioned an idealistic dwelling for a family in the far future. He included garage space for an airplane, and used new construction methods, such as the curtain wall system. Currently being restored, the house is under scaffolding away from the public eye.
How fitting, that the House of
Tomorrow was still under restoration. I should like to come back to see the vision of what the architects back then thought we would be living in now.
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WIEBOLDT-ROSTONE HOUSE ARCHITECT: Walter Scholer
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1933
127 W Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
steel/rostone
The house expertiments with a new material called Rostone, composed of shale, limestone, and alkali. The producers were marketing towards prefabrication panels. However, the material did not perform as well as expected, and was replaced by the homeowners with a type of concrete stucco.
This was similar in profile
to the Florida Tropical House, but I think the use of neutrals and earthlike material suits it better with its surrounding context.
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CYPRESS LOG CABIN ARCHITECT: Murray D. Heatherington
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1933
127 W Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
cypress wood
This particular house was designed to showcase the versatility of cypress wood as a building material. Presented at the World's Fair in Chicago, the house moved to Beverly Shores without much of the ornamentation that was present during the Fair.
I didn't have the audacity to
trespass on this particular private residence, but from what I could see, it held a rustic charm usually found in the South.
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ARMCO-FERRO HOUSE ARCHITECT: Robert Smith Jr.
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1933
127 W Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
steel
The house is designed to appear to have no exterior frame; however, the structure holds together by corrugated steel panels bolted together, clad with porcelain enameled steel panels. This panel material gives off a lustre in the sunlight similar to mother of pearl.
The material was
otherworldly. It shimmered and gave off rays of iridescent light. Although the profile of the house was quite regular and unassuming, the material made it look unique and as if it was just transported through time.
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FISHER STUDIO HOUSES ARCHITECT: Andrew Rebori
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1936
1209 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
10.6.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
brick, glass block
The twelve-unit complex, designed in the art moderne style, uses curves and form to guide the visitor through its spaces. On the interior, glass block windows allow substantial light as well as privacy, and the double-height ceiling provides the illusion of a larger space than it seeems.
I never knew this beautiful
apartment I always walk past downtown was actually several units. We were fortunate enough that there was an open house that day, and I was not disappointed. Its simplicity in its organization, combined with the choice of materials, made it seem like I was not in a small apartment at all.
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MODERNISM IN-BETWEEN: PIONEER HOUSES
HELSTEIN HOUSE ARCHITECT: Bertrand Goldberg
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1950
5804 S Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
10.8.18
3,125 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
concrete
Goldberg's Helstein House is a strong tribute to its predecessor, Le Corbusier's Maison Domino. Corbusier's design, unbuilt, is manifested through Goldberg's vision. Some of Corbusier's "five points" of modern archiecture is visible upon first glance: the supporting pilotis, and the continuous horiontal window. Although its original state was white, modern, and pristine, overgrown vegetation and a change in color has transformed the house to appear part of a natural landscape.
I instantly thought about
Corbusier upon arriving at this house. I also wondered what it would look like without all of the vegetation around it. Was this house even in use? There were children's bikes and a playground, but the neighborhood was empty.
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RIVER COTTAGES ARCHITECT: Harry Weese
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1980
365 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
steel/glass
Built next to the riverfront, Weese designed the cottages with a nautical theme in mind. Stylistically, the cottages are labelled as Postmodern. The conglomeration of triangular elements with steel and glass blend together with the bridges and context of construction found around the river bend.
The cottages looked at home
on the riverfront. It was successful, I think, in terms of responding to the different materials found around it and the nautical theme it suggests.
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MEITUS RESIDENCE ARCHITECT: Krueck & Olsen
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1982
1949 N Larrabee Street,Chicago, IL 60614
10.11.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
.glass block/brick
The enclosed, rectangular mass is partially transparent through a steel screen. Architectural gestures suggesting privacy and definitive views are made through brick walls blocking the entryway and first floor.
I would have loved to explore
the interior. We were able to sneak a glimpse of it through the more transparent parts of the house, but not much was to be inferred. It reminded me very much of our own Mineral & Metals Building on campus.
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1225 ASBURY AVENUE ARCHITECT: George Schipporeit
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1984
1225 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
10.8.18
6000 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
stucco
The white, seemingly impenetrable walls are reminiscent of Corbusier's Villa Savoye. It offers maximum privacy to an expansive interior. Landscaping on the front yard offers a contrast to its stark silhouette.
I fell in love with the facade
at first glance, on screen. Then I began to question it on the day we visited. It was a misty, early, morning, and the front landscape transported the building to another world. 'No windows at the front?' I queried. Would I like to live in this place? Yes and no. Then again, why am I asking if I can't afford it- yet?
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840 MICHIGAN AVENUE ARCHITECT: David Hovey
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1985
840 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
steel
Use of primary colors denote specific stuctural details of the apartment complex. Its rectangular form gives way to a linear courtyard, with connecting bridges for the second floor. Continuous horizontal windows allow natural sunlight into the units.
This eclectic apartment
complex seemed fragile. As I was walking through the connecting pathways, the steel panels vibrated with each step I took. I began to wonder how these yellow steel beams and red stairs had any strength. They seemed to boast, "Look! You think we'll fall at any minute. Why then have we stood for three decades?"
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ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS:
HOUSES TODAY
FRED ECHANYER/LEE HOUSE ARCHITECT: Tadao Ando
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1998
600 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
10.8.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
concrete/steel/glass
Appearing to be a solid mass from the initial facade, Ando creates in his distinct use of concrete a house that blocks the surrounding context to provide relief and tranquility in the center. In order to make the house for a client who wanted a high level of privacy, Ando formed the house plan as a long U-shape, enveloping a reflecting pool in the middle.
I was amazed at how much I
could not see, even after we walked to the back of the building. Ando had successfully hid the oasis within these massive walls, a fortress guarding that treasure of peace and tranquility so rare in the urban landscape.
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ORCHARD EAST ARCHITECT: Wheeler Kearns
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2007
1875 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
10.11.18
8,422 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
concrete/steel/glass
A heavy, concrete mass floats above full floor-to-ceiling windows. The architect intended for the ground level to be a place of assembly and social functions, while the top was reserved for private use. A courtyard integrates the exterior with the interior.
I wass hit with an impression
of vast luxury and grandeur upon discovering this house. It was as if the architect had took a mansion and extracted its essentials, without sacrificing space nor aesthetic for the sake of minimalism.
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ORCHARD WILLOW ARCHITECT: Wheeler Kearns
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2007
N Orchard Street and Willow
10.11.18
unknown
MATERIAL:
concrete, glass, wood
Responding to the client's need for allowance of natural light, as well as privacy, Kearns carefully esposed certain parts of the building to direct views, sound, and light away from the schoolyard below towards more favorable scenery.
By now I was almost
exasperated with the amount of privacy clients demenaded of their houses. I then turned the corner and then realized that my assumption about these houses were wrong. Yes, from the front facade many of them looked unwelcoming, but the other sides contrast with many windows and openings.
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BRICK WEAVE HOUSE ARCHITECT: Studio Gang
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2009
1922 W Race Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
10.8.18
3,250 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
brick
Studio Gang subtracted elements from the existing plan and replaced the void with a porous brick screen that simultaneously allows a view through the house while enclosing the private areas.
I was surprised at the
amount of enclosure was actually enveloped by the brick screen. It was a calm space with cool daylight filtering through the openings of the brick. The ivy also gave life to the otherwise regular profile so admired by architects today.
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MOHAWK HOUSE ARCHITECT: UrbanLab
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LOCATION:
2015
1712 N Mohawk Street, Chicago, IL 60614
10.11.18
8,000 sq.ft.
MATERIAL:
brick
The volume was created by subracting from the rectangular element to create the windows in elevation. Completely hidden from street level is the backyard and full glass facade at the back of the building. The layout of alternating blocks break up the otherwise flat front facade.
This house felt large in
comparison to the other surrounding homes. Its materiality is subtle yet successful as a design feature. I can see that classic modern principles in terms of ornamnetation and allowing the architecture to be the decoration itself has now been ingrained in our architecture today.
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