Josef Frank (1885-1967) ranks among Europes most significant architects of the twentieth century, and his designs for furniture and textiles have made him one of the eminent figures of modernist interior design. Though there have been many studies of Franks architecture previously,



Josef FrankSpaces

is the first comprehensive book to look specifically at Franks single-family houses.







Architects Mikael Bergquist and Olof Michelsen explore the evolution of Franks designs for single-family homes over the years, and they investigate the influences that shaped his work, such as Adolf Looss spatial plan concept, Le Corbusiers ideas, and Hermann Muthesiuss groundbreaking book



The English House.

The authors also look at Franks architectural concepts of movement and his use of stairs in residential buildings. The book also includes an in-depth examination of six of Franks houses, including both built projectsVillas Claeson and Wehtje in Falsterbo, Sweden, and Villa Beer in Viennaand unrealized onesHouse for Vienna XIII, House MS in Los Angeles, and Fantasy House 9 (Accidental House). This section includes images and plans of each of the houses and a close analysis of their specific characteristics. A complete catalog of Franks single-family houses rounds out the book.







Featuring new material and many previously unpublished images and plans,



Josef FrankSpaces

will be the authoritative reference to this renowned architects contributions to the design of residential dwellings.