David Gebhard Knihy

Known as "the bible" to Los Angeles architecture scholars and enthusiasts, Robert Winter and David Gebhard's groundbreaking guide to architecture in the greater Los Angeles area is updated and revised once again. From Art Deco to Beaux-Arts, Spanish Colonial to Mission Revival, Winter discusses an impressive variety of architectural styles in this popular guide that he co-authored with the late David Gebhard. New buildings and sites have been added, along with all new photography. Considered the most thorough L.A. architecture guide ever written, this new edition features the best of the past and present, from Charles and Henry Greene's Gamble House to Frank Gehry's Disney Philharmonic Hall. This was, and is again, a must-have guide to a diverse and architecturally rich area. Robert Winter is a recognized architectural historian who lives in Los Angeles, and has led architectural tours through the Los Angeles area since 1965. He is a professor at Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Shows and describes notable homes, libraries, churches, museums, theaters, federal buildings, and Spanish missions in the Los Angeles area

Purcell and Prairie Progressives delves into the contributions of two key figures in the organic architecture movement, highlighting their significant impact on American architecture and the Prairie School. With a focus on simplicity and honesty, Purcell and Elmslie designed homes and buildings that reflected democratic values through straightforward forms, natural materials, and site-sensitive designs. They believed that architecture transcends mere structure, culminating in the integration of color, environment, and decorative elements like glass and terra-cotta. Their firm achieved notable success by creating open-planned, free-flowing houses that were accessible to many Americans of moderate means. The book discusses various projects across the Midwest, including Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, North Dakota, Illinois, and Wisconsin, emphasizing the need to acknowledge these progressive architects. It features comprehensive biographies of George Grant Elmslie and William Gray Purcell, details their collaborative work, explores projects completed after the firm's dissolution, and catalogs their major works, showcasing the lasting legacy of Purcell and Elmslie in the realm of architecture.