Wachsmann's important 1961 book in which he argues that the modern architect must be in control of the rapidly expanding potentials of machines and industrialized technology. His focus on the module as a key element in modern architecture had wide-ranging influence, including on artists such as Robert Smithson. Wachsmann was in partnership with Walter Gropius and together they developed early prefabricated building components. Profusely illustrated with modern and historical examples. An important book in the history of 20th Century architecture. Out of print and scarce. Item #994.
Condition: Good, yellowing and foxing to text block; foxing to cover edges and first 3 pages; toning to edges of interior pages; owner's handsome bookplate on front free endpaper; moderate odor of book must.