  Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4938 Registered: 10-2003 |
I came across a home he designed on the east side (GP) and now want to find out more about this man. I know he designed textiles and furnitures, but did he design many buildings? Does anyone have any extra info not found on Google? http://new.idsa.org/webmodules /articles/anmviewer.asp?a=915& z=60 | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 375 Registered: 08-2007 |
Patrick, I know his work; he was known for textile design at Herman Miller. As for buildings, I think GP may be *it*. He designed many interior spaces and completed a conceptual campaign for Braniff Airlines. Thought you may enjoy... http://www.braniffpages.com/19 65/1965.html | ||
Renfirst Member Username: Renfirst Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2006 |
I'd love to see a picture of the house. | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 377 Registered: 08-2007 |
Ren, I was curious too; I found it's for sale. This site includes a drawing, floor plan, etc. http://55vendome.com/index.php | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 143 Registered: 07-2007 |
ah, the old saltzman house. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 5357 Registered: 08-2004 |
In an area where English Tudor or French Chateauesque styles are common, this is indeed a rarity in the Farms. | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 146 Registered: 07-2007 |
yes indeed. only a few influences of the modern era in GP alive. Yamasaki - World Trade Towers, Century Plaza Towers, Century City. Both points of terrorist interest! This house is like a piece of vintage artwork! also check out "Marcel Breuer's" Grosse Pointe Library - Fisher Branch. They want to rebuild or tear it down! blasphemy. | ||
Iddude313 Member Username: Iddude313 Post Number: 108 Registered: 07-2005 |
I saw an exhibition of his at the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in NYC a few years ago. I had no idea at the time how much work he had done. I know I still have a flyer from the show somewhere. | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 380 Registered: 08-2007 |
Isn't it unusual to have a mid-century modern style home with a central courtyard? I like it, but it seems unique. | ||
Cjs Member Username: Cjs Post Number: 18 Registered: 08-2007 |
It is the Sultzman house, not Saltzman. Did you know them? There were two Girard houses in Grosse Pointe. The other one was torn down. It was on Lothrop. |
