C.9.2 - 1505 Alameda Dr - Applicant Presentation — original pdf

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1505 Alameda Drive Unique Example of International Style • Only International Style structure in the Historic District. • Very few structures in this style exists in Austin. • With its simple geometric shape, exterior steel columns, lack of ornamentation, type of windows and second floor cantilever, it is easy to see the influence of Courbusier and the Bauhaus school. • Second Floor Cantelever and Exterior Columns Window Detail Heritage Trees Abut Rear of House 1947 An Important Year for Modern Architecture in America Major American Schools of Architecture start to embrace modern design concepts like NC State under Henry Kamphoener. • In war’s aftermath, there was a desire to break with the past. • It is easy to imagine the designer of 1505 wanted his or her house to do the same thing. • On its diamond anniversary, we are lucky this little house stills stands. An important messenger from the past. Solution: Rear of Lot Use the rear of the lot with ample room and no trees for any new improvements.