In the late nineteenth century, Chicago -- the birthplace of modern architecture in the United States -- was a magnet for aspiring architects. The city was forced to rebuild after the destruction wrought by the Great Fire of 1871 and also to expand to accommodate a surge in the population. The seemingly endless demand for taller and more sophisticated buildings offered young draftsmen an unprecedented opportunity to influence the design of the American skyscraper. The Chicago Architecture Club: Prelude to the Modern documents the history of these draftsmen, the organization they founded, and its role in shaping architectural education and modern architectural practice. Founded in 1885, when architecture was an emerging profession and formal architectural education was in its infancy, the Club provided a setting where aspiring draftsmen could develop their skills by creating a professional network and participating in a lively program of lectures, design competitions, and social events. Wilbert R. Hasbrouck documents the personalities and politics of this impressive group, offering an in-depth look at the lesser-known men often largely responsible for the designs credited to their more famous employers. This comprehensive volume includes hundreds of drawings and photographs depicting a wide range of buildings that laid the groundwork for a uniquely American modern architecture.
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Wilbert R. Hasbrouck, FAIA, has been a practicing architect in Chicago, specializing in historic renovation, for more than forty years.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : very good. First edition. 4to, 639 pages, red cloth, slight printer's crinkle to title-page; small brown spot on top panel of dj at lower right corner Chicago's Architectural Club was begun in 1885, at a time before architects were licensed and certified, at a time before it was commonly taught at colleges. ". the average aspiring architect had nowhere to learn his trade - Preface." This is where the architects gathered and learned from one another. The massive work, covering the ins and outs of this Club, was written by the co-owner and founder of The Prairie Avenue Bookshop, that last bookshop in America devoted sxclusively to architecture. Oh, yeah, Hasbrouck was also an architect. N° de réf. du vendeur 0009734
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