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William Lescaze And Cbs: A Case Study In Corporate Modernism, Dennis P. Doordan
William Lescaze And Cbs: A Case Study In Corporate Modernism, Dennis P. Doordan
The Courier
During the period 1934 to 1949, the Columbia Broadcasting System provided William Lescaze with a series of commissions that, considered together, constitute one of the largest, most varied, and most important bodies of work in his entire career.
Lescaze was responsible for the design of a major new broadcasting facility, the interior design of studio and office spaces, the design of a variety of studio furnishings such as microphones and clocks, the design of a mobile broadcasting vehicle, and the graphic design for CBS facilities across the country. A careful review of the material indicates that Lescaze made a major …
William Lescaze And The Machine Age, Arthur J. Pulos
William Lescaze And The Machine Age, Arthur J. Pulos
The Courier
In this article, the author talks about the history of modern architecture, and in particular William Lescaze's contributions. He gives the reader background about the Machine Age in America, and how Lescaze evolved in his art, eventually dedicating his life to Formalism and the International Style.