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This programme looks at some of the work of the Czech architect, Adolf Loos. Loos was a journalist and theorist of art, as well as an architect, and although most of his work is located in Austria,... Prance, Germany or Switzerland he was a great admirer of the British and American social systems, and through them the architecture of the two countries. From a series of elegant adaptations of Voysey or Mackintosh, set not in rural England but suburban Vienna, he moved to elegant and very individual plans remarkable for their use of pace. He was notable too for his sophisticated and sensitive use of materials. In the film, Tim Benton visits a number of his buildings including the "Knize" Gentleman's Outfitters and the Scheu house, both in Vienna..
This programme looks at some of the work of the Czech architect, Adolf Loos. Loos was a journalist and theorist of art, as well as an architect, and although most of his work is located in Austria,... Prance, Germany or Switzerland he was a great admirer of the British and American social systems, and through them the architecture of the two countries. From a series of elegant adaptations of Voysey or Mackintosh, set not in rural England but suburban Vienna, he moved to elegant and very individual plans remarkable for their use of pace. He was notable too for his sophisticated and sensitive use of materials. In the film, Tim Benton visits a number of his buildings including the "Knize" Gentleman's Outfitters and the Scheu house, both in Vienna..
| Module code and title: | A305, History of architecture and design 1890-1939 |
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| Item code: | A305; 12 |
| First transmission date: | 31-05-1975 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:25:00 |
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| Producer: | Edward Hayward |
| Contributor: | Tim Benton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Housing architecture; Shop architecture |
| Subject terms: | Architecture; Architecture, Austrian; Loos, Adolf |
| Footage description: | Quote from Loos on his reaction to some Viennese architecture. Shots of exterior of a Loos designed block which Benton describes. Benton continues by describing the exterior of another shop, Knize's. He looks first at the small ground floor room before moving upstairs to another smallish room. From here Benton moves to the main salesrooms, which he discusses in terms of its English qualities, illustrating his points. Benton discusses aspects of Loos' ideas on design, craftsmanship, etc. Loos' house designs are looked at next, beginning with the Dr. Scheu house. Benton examine the plans and discusses various features of the rooms. Benton, in the house, continues looking at Loos' techniques and designs. He concludes on the Scheu house by outlining the novel features of the facade and profile. The Strasserhouse is examined next, looking at the exterior first. Benton, using an animated model, outlines the layout of the house and then discusses in detail the dining area. The sitting room and music alcove are describe next, again with Benton pointing out specific features. Benton continues describing other rooms in the house, the hall, library etc. The final example of Loos' house design is the Moller house. Benton describes individual rooms etc. pointing out their more abstract nature. Benton, in the house, discusses in detail features of the music room and its links with the International style. He concludes by describing the dining room and the general links between the rooms. He states why he feels Loos is one of the great twentieth century architects. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71629 |
| Production number: | 00525_3148 |
| Videofinder number: | 1755 |
| Available to public: | no |
