ARCH 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: John Entenza, Lovell Beach House, Hollyhock House
Document Summary
Gold 1850s-60s, oil industrial revolution, cheapest desert land, mediterranean climate, beach. 1920 flw california romanza period fell in love w/ cali sun, possibilities for blending indoor and outdoor living. Used decorative concrete blocks in referencing mayan temples on this hilltop site with the secondary purpose of filtering the strong, sharp southern california sun, Cleverly manipulating the natural lighting of the interior. Mayan temples, hollyhock house reminiscent of mayan temples. After war, plywood was developed to build barracks, plexi- glass, used for military aircraft. Place a man in relationship with natire; that"s where he developed and where he feels most at home this philosophy grew out of the idea that: lovell health house 1927. Reminiscent of the citrohan house by corbusier. Compare in mind to tughendat house, but more casual. Laidback, easygoing atmosphere: sponsored by arts & architecture magazine, john entenza, editor.
