What was it like to grow up in a Modernist residence? Did these radical environments shape the way that children looked at architecture later in life? The oral history in this book paint a uniquely... Read More
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What was it like to grow up in a Modernist residence? Did these radical environments shape the way that children looked at architecture later in life? The oral history in this book paint a uniquely intimate portrait of Modernism.
The authors conducted interviews with people, who spent their childhood in radical Modernist domestic spaces, uncovering both serene and poignant memories. The recollections range from the ambivalence of philosopher Ernst Tugendhat, now 90 years old, who lived in the famous Mies van der Rohe house in Brno (1930) to the fond reminiscing of the youngest daughter of the Schminke family, who still dreams of her Scharoun-designed ship-like villa in Löbau (1933). The book offers a unique, private and often refreshing perspective on these icons of the avant-garde.
The authors conducted interviews with people, who spent their childhood in radical Modernist domestic spaces, uncovering both serene and poignant memories. The recollections range from the ambivalence of philosopher Ernst Tugendhat, now 90 years old, who lived in the famous Mies van der Rohe house in Brno (1930) to the fond reminiscing of the youngest daughter of the Schminke family, who still dreams of her Scharoun-designed ship-like villa in Löbau (1933). The book offers a unique, private and often refreshing perspective on these icons of the avant-garde.
Details
- Price: $47.00
- Pages: 328
- Carton Quantity: 15
- Publisher: Birkhäuser
- Imprint: Birkhäuser
- Publication Date: 31st May 2021
- Trim Size: 6.7 x 9.4 in
- ISBN: 9783035619058
- Format: Hardcover
- BISACs:
ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Residential
ARCHITECTURE / History / General
ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-)
Reviews
"Jamrozik and Kempster manage a remarkable feat with their gentle but radical book, opening new territories for integrating personal narrative into architectural history, and gently teasing out connections between memory and the experience of place that are nothing less than foundational to architecture." (Javier Zeller for Canadian Architect, August 22)
"It's a great idea that reveals personal insights into modernist masterpieces, such as Hans Scharoun's Schminke House, through both the conversations and new photography inside the buildings. Floor plans annotated with the childhood memories are a great addition to this beautiful book. "- John Hill
"A highly commendable and readable work, Growing Up Modern will soon find its place in discussions of social sustainability, as we most certainly need to continue to nurture not just individuals but families with children, knowing that the first impressions of those toddlers towards our built environments will have a lasting impact. As such, this book can be enjoyed by architects and designers, child psychologists and sociologists, as well as educators and young parents."- Sean Ruthen
"Architects, artists and university professors, Jamrozik and Kempster devised what they call a remarkable “journey of creative documentation”, now turned into a book entitled Growing up Modern. “Hearing about the history of a place from someone who grew up there would help us understand the architecture better and would make us pay attention to it in a different way.” they concluded, “an obvious but significant fact, but one that the discipline of architecture still needs to absorb and put into active practice.”"- Elena Sommariva
Author Bio
What was it like to grow up in a Modernist residence? Did these radical environments shape the way that children looked at architecture later in life? The oral history in this book paint a uniquely intimate portrait of Modernism.
The authors conducted interviews with people, who spent their childhood in radical Modernist domestic spaces, uncovering both serene and poignant memories. The recollections range from the ambivalence of philosopher Ernst Tugendhat, now 90 years old, who lived in the famous Mies van der Rohe house in Brno (1930) to the fond reminiscing of the youngest daughter of the Schminke family, who still dreams of her Scharoun-designed ship-like villa in Löbau (1933). The book offers a unique, private and often refreshing perspective on these icons of the avant-garde.
The authors conducted interviews with people, who spent their childhood in radical Modernist domestic spaces, uncovering both serene and poignant memories. The recollections range from the ambivalence of philosopher Ernst Tugendhat, now 90 years old, who lived in the famous Mies van der Rohe house in Brno (1930) to the fond reminiscing of the youngest daughter of the Schminke family, who still dreams of her Scharoun-designed ship-like villa in Löbau (1933). The book offers a unique, private and often refreshing perspective on these icons of the avant-garde.
- Price: $47.00
- Pages: 328
- Carton Quantity: 15
- Publisher: Birkhäuser
- Imprint: Birkhäuser
- Publication Date: 31st May 2021
- Trim Size: 6.7 x 9.4 in
- ISBN: 9783035619058
- Format: Hardcover
- BISACs:
ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Residential
ARCHITECTURE / History / General
ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-)
"Jamrozik and Kempster manage a remarkable feat with their gentle but radical book, opening new territories for integrating personal narrative into architectural history, and gently teasing out connections between memory and the experience of place that are nothing less than foundational to architecture." (Javier Zeller for Canadian Architect, August 22)
"It's a great idea that reveals personal insights into modernist masterpieces, such as Hans Scharoun's Schminke House, through both the conversations and new photography inside the buildings. Floor plans annotated with the childhood memories are a great addition to this beautiful book. "– John Hill
"A highly commendable and readable work, Growing Up Modern will soon find its place in discussions of social sustainability, as we most certainly need to continue to nurture not just individuals but families with children, knowing that the first impressions of those toddlers towards our built environments will have a lasting impact. As such, this book can be enjoyed by architects and designers, child psychologists and sociologists, as well as educators and young parents."– Sean Ruthen
"Architects, artists and university professors, Jamrozik and Kempster devised what they call a remarkable “journey of creative documentation”, now turned into a book entitled Growing up Modern. “Hearing about the history of a place from someone who grew up there would help us understand the architecture better and would make us pay attention to it in a different way.” they concluded, “an obvious but significant fact, but one that the discipline of architecture still needs to absorb and put into active practice.”"– Elena Sommariva
