When Minimalism Gets Extravagant: A Virtual Look at the Case Study House 17(2)

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Arts & Architecture’s Case Study House program was supposed to be about creating replicable, affordable designs for post-war living—stylish but modest homes for young families on a budget. And then came house #17(2).

To be fair, this house was designed for real clients, with specific and ambitious requirements. The Hoffmans had four children, a household staff, and an art collection. So this was never going to be just another suburban three-bedroom.

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Cite: Robynn Weldon & Pascal Babey. "When Minimalism Gets Extravagant: A Virtual Look at the Case Study House 17(2)" 23 Jun 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/896539/when-minimalism-gets-extravagant-a-virtual-look-at-the-case-study-house-17-2> ISSN 0719-8884

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