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Discussing the Auditorium Theater with friends ; part 1
Jun. 1, 1967 Discussing the Auditorium Theater with friends.
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Discussing Chicago architecture with Carl Condit and Maurice English ; part 2
1964 Condit wrote the book The Chicago School of Architecture: A History of Commercial and Public Building in the Chicago Area, 1875-1925, and English edited The Testament of Stone: Themes of Idealism and Indignation from the Writings of Louis Sullivan.
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Discussing Chicago architecture with Carl Condit and Maurice English ; part 1
1964 Condit wrote the book The Chicago School of Architecture: A History of Commercial and Public Building in the Chicago Area, 1875-1925, and English edited The Testament of Stone: Themes of Idealism and Indignation from the Writings of Louis Sullivan.
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Denis Mitchell and Studs discuss film while in London
1962 *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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David Lowe discusses the history and story behind the architecture of Chicago from his book "Chicago Interiors"
Nov. 7, 1979 Studs interviews David Lowe about his book, "Chicago Interiors." Studs begins the interview with John Carpenter’s “Skyscrapers.” Studs leaf’s through the book as they discuss various photos and Lowe describes the history of various structures from the book that includes Chicago history. They discuss the history of architecture in Chicago and highlight various famous architects. Lowe explains how the industrial revolution, foreign countries and the Chicago fire all influenced Chicago architecture.
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David Lowe discusses his book "Lost Chicago"
Dec. 8, 1975 Discussing the book "Lost Chicago" with the author David Lowe.
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Danilo Dolci discusses his career, life in Italy, and his book "The Man Who Plays Alone"
1970 Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".
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Daniel Bluestone discusses his book “Constructing Chicago”
Nov. 13, 1991 Daniel Bluestone, architectural historian, discusses modern architecture and the endurance and legacies of 19th century designs in Chicago. Includes a 20 seconds test tone.
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Cranston Jones talks about his book, "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 2
1961 Cranston Jones discusses the idea of architecture as art, historic architecture ideals, and the future of architecture.
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Cranston Jones talks about his book "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 1
1961 Cranston Jones discusses the architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius.
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Charles Eames discusses his life of travel and his study of design and architecture, part 2
Oct. 1, 1965 Charles Eames an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker and student of human nature talks with Studs about his years of travel in India and Europe. He discusses studying architecture and working as an architect and the nature of his film making.
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Charles Eames discusses his life of travel and his study of design and architecture, part 1
Oct. 1, 1965 Charles Eames, an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker and student of human nature, talks with Studs about his years of travel in India and Europe. He discusses studying architecture and working as an architect and the nature of his film making. (Part 1 of 2)
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Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted
Jun. 27, 1977 Historian Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and how Olmsted worked to create spaces where the working class could enjoy nature in industrialized areas. Studs plays "Whose Garden Was This" - Tom Paxton (1970) and "Tapestry" - Don McLean (1970).