Smith, Whitney (1911-2002): Case Study House #12

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Description

Case Study House #12 was an un-built project from architect Whitney Smith. This house, similar in some ways to his previous house project (CSH #5), was designed by Smith to house horticulturists. As such, a lath house was attached to the house, and the X shape of the house allowed all rooms to have access to the garden areas surrounding the house.
This design, while particular in this instance to gardeners, could also be adapted and modified to include different rooms for an array of hobbies and home-based professions. The recognition that large scale tract housing filled a need, but was not an exact fit for every family is exemplified in this design.

Creator

Whitney Smith, Architect

Source

Smith & Williams records, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.

Date

1946

Rights

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Collection

Citation

Whitney Smith, Architect, “Smith, Whitney (1911-2002): Case Study House #12,” UCSB ADC Omeka, accessed December 12, 2024, http://www.adc-exhibits.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/217.