Case Study Houses facts for kids
The Case Study Houses were a cool project in American residential architecture (that's how homes are designed and built!). A magazine called Arts & Architecture started this project. They asked famous architects like Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Pierre Koenig to design and build homes.
The goal was to create houses that were affordable and worked well for families. This was especially important after World War II, when many soldiers came home and lots of new families needed places to live quickly.
The program ran from 1945 to 1966, though not all the time. The first six houses were built by 1948, and over 350,000 people came to see them! Most of these special homes were built in Los Angeles, California. A few others were built in places like San Rafael and Phoenix. Some designs were never built, but the ones that were became very famous.
Many of these houses became well-known through amazing black-and-white photos taken by a photographer named Julius Shulman.
Famous Case Study Houses
Many different architects designed houses for this project. Here are some of the most famous ones:
- Case Study House #8, also known as the Eames House, was designed by Charles and Ray Eames. It's in Pacific Palisades, California, and was finished in 1949. It's famous for its unique look, using pre-made parts.
- Case Study House #9, the Entenza House, was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. It was built in 1949, right next to the Eames House.
- Case Study House #22, known as the Stahl House, was designed by Pierre Koenig and finished in 1960. It's one of the most iconic (meaning very recognizable and famous) houses, known for its amazing views of Los Angeles.
- Case Study House #21, also by Pierre Koenig, was built in 1958 in West Hollywood. It's called the Walter Bailey House.
- Case Study House #25, the Frank House, was designed by Killingsworth, Brady, Smith & Assoc. and built in 1962 in Long Beach.
Many of these houses are still standing today, showing how architects tried new ideas to build homes that were modern and practical.
Where to Learn More
- Entenza, John (January 1945) "Announcement: The Case Study House Program". Arts and Architecture
- McCoy, Esther. "Case Study Houses". 2nd edition. 1 June 1977, ISBN: 978-0912158716, Hennessey & Ingalls
- Travers, David (January 2006) "About Arts & Architecture" Arts & Architecture website - accessed March 3, 2009
See also
In Spanish: Case Study Houses para niños
