Published by Paul Adamson, Marty Arbunich .
Joseph Eichler was a pioneering developer who defied conventional wisdom by hiring progressive architects to design Modernist homes for the growing middle class of the 1950s.
This book captures and illustrates the legacy with impressive detail, engaging history, firsthand recollections about Eichler and his vision, and 250 photographs of Eichler homes in their prime.
Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream examines Eichler’s legacy as seen in his original homes and in the revival of the Modernist movement, which continues to grow today.
He was known for his innovations, including “built-ins” for streamlined kitchen work, for introducing a multipurpose room adjacent to the kitchen, and for the classic atrium that melded the indoors with the outdoors.
The homes that Eichler built were modern in concept and expression, and yet comfortable for living.
For nearly twenty years, Eichler Homes built thousands of dwellings in California, acquiring national and international acclaim.
Eichler’s work left a legacy of design integrity and set standards for housing developers that remain unparalleled in the history of American building.
Paul Adamson, AIA, holds a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University and has practiced in New York and San Francisco.
