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The sustainable, Demountable House designed by the renowned Brazilian architect Jose Zanine Caldas marks a departure from the European Colonial architecture widely popular in Brazil. Perhaps more important it reflects the social and environmental consciousnesses of the architect. Designed in 1980, Zanine conceived of the Demountable House as a structure that was easy to construct. Flat-packed for efficient shipping, the demountable home could be assembled anywhere and by anyone. Passionate about the environment and the destruction of his native rainforests, Zanine used solid reclaimed Ipe wood salvaged from the forests and farmlands of Bahia, Brazil to make the home.
The Demountable House features an open layout of four quadrants separated only by a central column supporting the roof. Internal walls can be added to the user’s specifications. The interchangeable exterior paneling can be customized per the users need. Four panels are designed with moveable louvers for ventilation. Each wall junction is designed with built-in corner shelves. A pair of glass and wood double doors and a single all-wood door, serve as the entrances.
Wright, the industry leader for selling architecture at auction, offers the Demountable House as the final lot of their June 7th Important Design auction. The Demountable house is currently installed in Los Angeles and available for viewing. [ details ]
15 december 2011 |12 pm cst | left: harry bertoia | stahr collection
On 15 December Wright concludes the year with our Important Design auction, a bi-annual sale featuring rare and significant works of the 20th century.
Important Design is comprised of a number of works from prominent collectors and distinguished interiors as well as exceptional forms by the 20th century’s leading artists and designers. The sale includes more than two dozen sculptures by Harry Bertoia, including an excellent Gong and an unparalleled selection of sculptures from the Stahr Collection. Italian master, Gio Ponti features prominently in this sale with a selection of works designed for Villa Arreaza, Caracas (1956), one of two complete residential commissions completed by the designer in Venezuela. Modernist Ettore Sottsass is represented with a large collection of rare glass forms, each from a small edition. And finally, a great collection of beautifully crafted works from interiors designed by Samuel Marx, will be introduced to the market for the first time.
two seat sofa | wendall castle
aristea vase | ettore sottsass
Additional highlights include a matched pair of Long chairs by George Nakashima, a mobile by George Rickey and a Stack Pot by Peter Voulkos. Numerous architectural artifacts from Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan buildings and a selection of works by Isamu Noguchi, including a rare bowl, will be sold alongside important works by Gabriella Crespi, Paul Evans, Max Ingrand, Gino Sarfatti, Roger Tallon, Jean Prouvé and other notable designers. Important Design is comprised of the highest quality works of the 20th century.
Important design features nearly 250 works of exceptional design. Each item will be featured in our award-winning, full-color auction catalog as well as presented in our online preview at [ View lots ] Gallery preview will open December 8th and run through December 14th, open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5pm and Sunday by appointment | 1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago | 312 563 0020 [ wright auction ]
[ auction 15 december 2011 | noon cst ]
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