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An analysis of the New York professional milieu between the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the aftermath of WWII reveals an unexpected scenario, in which diverse branches of technical culture and professional and institutional spheres often overlap, and initiatives in the field of architecture are characterised by tensions between designers and technicians, which pave the way for issues of architects autonomy, responsibility and social roles in the New Deal. From an initial portrayal of William Lescaze (18961969) as an unconventional figure straddling two continents, this book challenges a long-established interpretation that sees Lescaze exclusively as promoter of the International Style canons in the United States. Moving beyond it, this book focuses on the role that the Swiss architect played in defining the main features of New York social housing and in the evolution that marks the encounter between European modernity and an American federal scene still profoundly tied to local conventions. From an initially difficult status as an migr to his involvement in decisional processes and bureaucratic organisations, Lescazes professional progress coincides with the gradual acceptance of European forms and models, which, little by little, became part of the institutional language related to public housing which would remain prevalent in New York City until the end of WWII. Drawing from yet-unpublished archival sources pertaining to two fields housing and architecture which have traditionally been separate in American historiography, this book sheds light on many crucial issues in a branch of architecture that is particularly relevant today. Obituaries - Kenny Funeral Homes &Monumental Services Inc Valerie Amaie Spinka Sharon Valerie Amaie Spinka of Low Road and New York City passed at the age of 95 on February 20 2017. She is survived by her beloved family ... Modern San Diego Dot Com Feature Articles. San Diego Banks and Art. Balboa Park: Modeltown (Streamline) Modern San Diego Philadelphia - Wikipedia From top left the Philadelphia skyline a statue of Benjamin Franklin the Liberty Bell the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia City Hall and Independence Hall Christopher Bollyn Readers' Comments on Final Chapters of Solving 9/11. May 27 2011. I have received many comments from readers about the final chapters of Solving 9/11 which I ...
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