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The triplex was designed by renowned architect Harwell Hamilton Harris, and former dean of the UT School of Architecture, who is known for the development of a ‘Liberative Regionalism’ which changed domestic design in the United States through its fusion of international style functionalism and the naturalism of Frank Lloyd Wright. His life and work have been chronicled in several books, including a catalog produced by the Center for the Study of American Architecture, and a book authored by Lisa Germany.
The Cliff Street apartments are a beautiful synthesis of Harris’ highly developed California idiom of light wood construction combined with a sensibility for masonry walls that shelter occupants from the Texas sun. As Lisa Germany states, “the concrete block apartments held out Harris’s favorite surprise: a rich and private exposure to nature. Quiet and elegantly functional, they are among his best work.”
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This building is a local and national treasure. It's an iconic example of "warm" modernism sprung from an era better known for the cool straight edges of the International Style. To this day, the building is nonostenatious, and supremely livable.
I've been in one of the units several times. They are a great example of mid-20th century architecture and are deserving of historical status.
Took me down an hour and a half rabbit hole learning more about this cool space. The city, state and country need to protect architecture like this. Question: are there people who are against protecting this property?
Architecture is the crossroads of time and perspective. Preserve what deserves preservation.
I have lived in apt 2 since the lucky year of 2005. It has been a pure joy to live in this space and now I share it with my fiancee, Carla. We are committed to preserving this building.
A worthy effort---
Please preserve this beautiful home.
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The triplex was designed by renowned architect Harwell Hamilton Harris, and former dean of the UT School of Architecture, who is known for the development of a ‘Liberative Regionalism’ which changed domestic design in the United States through its fusion of international style functionalism and the naturalism of Frank Lloyd Wright. His life and work have been chronicled in several books, including a catalog produced by the Center for the Study of American Architecture, and a book authored by Lisa Germany.
The Cliff Street apartments are a beautiful synthesis of Harris’ highly developed California idiom of light wood construction combined with a sensibility for masonry walls that shelter occupants from the Texas sun. As Lisa Germany states, “the concrete block apartments held out Harris’s favorite surprise: a rich and private exposure to nature. Quiet and elegantly functional, they are among his best work.”
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Reached 100 supporters
December 11, 2013
37 Comments
This is one of Harwell Hamilton Harris's late masterworks. I visited it with him in 1988 and several other times. The site layout has the quietness of a journey that Harris gave all his projects large and small.The interior is separated from the exterior by the thinnest sheet of glass, giving the impression that you are living in a forest. Must be saved
This building is a local and national treasure. It's an iconic example of "warm" modernism sprung from an era better known for the cool straight edges of the International Style. To this day, the building is nonostenatious, and supremely livable.
I've been in one of the units several times. They are a great example of mid-20th century architecture and are deserving of historical status.
Took me down an hour and a half rabbit hole learning more about this cool space. The city, state and country need to protect architecture like this. Question: are there people who are against protecting this property?
Architecture is the crossroads of time and perspective. Preserve what deserves preservation.
I have lived in apt 2 since the lucky year of 2005. It has been a pure joy to live in this space and now I share it with my fiancee, Carla. We are committed to preserving this building.
A worthy effort---
Please preserve this beautiful home.
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This is one of Harwell Hamilton Harris's late masterworks. I visited it with him in 1988 and several other times. The site layout has the quietness of a journey that Harris gave all his projects large and small.The interior is separated from the exterior by the thinnest sheet of glass, giving the impression that you are living in a forest. Must be saved