ruminations about architecture and design

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

adolf loos appreciation day

This is one of the best efforts by Loos. He has an interesting track record, and his influence was a mixed blessing. This building is a very good urban gesture and an example of how modernism and classicism can be successfully combined. The austerity of the stucco facade is balanced by the stone columns and the traditional cornice profile.

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