Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream

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Joseph Eichler used to be a pioneering developer who defied conventional wisdom by hiring progressive architects to design Modernist homes for the growing middle class of the 1950s. He used to be 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. For just about 20 years, Eichler Homes built thousands of dwellings in California, acquiring national and international acclaim. Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream examines Eichler’s legacy as seen in his original homes and within the revival of the Modernist movement, which continues to grow lately. The homes that Eichler built were brand new in concept and expression, and yet comfortable for living. Eichler’s work left a legacy of design integrity and set standards for housing developers that remain unparalleled within the history of American building. This book captures and illustrates that legacy with impressive detail, engaging history, firsthand recollections about Eichler and his vision, and 250 photographs of Eichler homes of their prime.

Paul Adamson, AIA, holds a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University and has practiced in New York and San Francisco. He’s currently a designer on the San Francisco firm of Hornberger + Worstell, Inc. He lives in Kensington, California.

Marty Arbunich is director-publisher of the Eichler Network, a Bay Area-based company devoted exclusively to supporting and preserving the architecture and way of life surrounding California’s 11,000 Eichler homes. He lives in San Francisco.

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