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Design Category
Book design, 1998
Design firm
Phaidon Press (New York, New York)
Collection
(1999) 50 Books/50 Covers of 1998
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The cover of Pierre Koenig features a vintage photograph that epitomizes the architect’s Modernist style. The panoramic nighttime view of Los Angeles through his signature glass walls reflects the leisurely life-style of which Koenig’s houses were emblematic. The cover design reflects the transparency of Koenig’s buildings, a recurring theme, as well as placing his name firmly within the now iconic image of Case Study House 22.