john lautner (1911 1994) turns 100

‘silvertop’
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © hamid shams

for what would be his 100th birthday, the john lautner foundation is presenting ‘john lautner (1911-1994) turns 100’,
a series of exhibitions and events surrounding the radical and innovative designs of the american architect.
running from june 24th to november 13, 2011, the initiative is looking to not only showcase the extensive body of work
– many of which were never realized – but also to educate the public on the importance of preserving it.

taking place in los angeles and marquette michigan, the program includes exhibitions, film screenings, home tours, symposia
and receptions that highlight the architect’s most significant work. progressive and humane, the designs each feature
dramatic details and a space-age aesthetic that have influenced schools of architects since.

‘john lautner foundation at dwell on design’ will inaugurate the months-long series at dwell on design in los angeles
between june 24th and 26th, 2011. for a list of event times and locations, click here.

‘silvertop’
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © hamid shams

‘malin residence’ (chemosphere)
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © murray grigor

‘malin residence’ (chemosphere)
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © murray grigor

‘desert hot springs hotel’
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © jan-richar d kikkert

‘desert hot springs hotel’
image courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © jan-richar d kikkert

‘elrod residence’
images courtesy of the john lautner foundation / © sara sackner (left) and murray grigor (right)