The Wittgenstein House

by Bernhard Leitner

In 1926 philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein designed and built a house in Vienna for his sister. The only building designed by Wittgenstein, it crystallized his philosophy of architecture--notable for its clarity, precision, and austerity--and served as a foil for his written work. This detailed investigation of the house is based on 30 years of extensive research. It examines the formal properties of the structure, including Wittgenstein's attention...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568982518
• ISBN13: 9781568982519
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.8" x 11.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary