This work features the Wittgenstein House in Vienna. Declared a national monument in 1972 by the Vienna Landmark Commission it was faithfully restored in 1973. Ludwig Wittgenstein designed the house for his sister in 1927-28.
Although he had no professional architectural qualifications the interior of this building is quite unique. Every detail has been rethought and appears to be uninfluenced by any building convention or style. The cubic forms of the building's exterior reveal the influence of his friend the Viennese architect Adolf Loos.
This accurate record contains drawings and photographs of the original work, including details of the metal door frames, lifts and internal fittings so important to Wittgenstein's concept. Illustrated throughout, it is the key documentation of the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein, the world famous Austrian philosopher who taught at Cambridge and is celebrated for his interest and writings on architecture.
Although he had no professional architectural qualifications the interior of this building is quite unique. Every detail has been rethought and appears to be uninfluenced by any building convention or style. The cubic forms of the building's exterior reveal the influence of his friend the Viennese architect Adolf Loos.
This accurate record contains drawings and photographs of the original work, including details of the metal door frames, lifts and internal fittings so important to Wittgenstein's concept. Illustrated throughout, it is the key documentation of the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein, the world famous Austrian philosopher who taught at Cambridge and is celebrated for his interest and writings on architecture.