Framed Print : A revolving house by G. H. Davis
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A revolving house by G. H. Davis
A revolving house the owner can turn while in his bath. Rotated like a turntable to catch the sun at any point: the Villa Tournesol, exhibited at Nice -- diagrams and (inset) a photograph of the house. Date: 1927
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Media ID 14125020
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Catch Davis Diagrams Exhibited Nice Revolving Rotated Sunshine Turn Turning Turntable Villa 1927 Tournesol
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introducing the captivating 'A Revolving House by G.H. Davis' from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This unique and intriguing image, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the innovative design of the Villa Tournesol by architect G.H. Davis. Imagine the delight of being able to rotate your home while relaxing in your bath, catching the sun at any desired angle. This exquisite framed print is a perfect conversation starter and adds an element of whimsy to any room. Elevate your interior design with this one-of-a-kind artwork and transport yourself to a world of architectural marvels.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Villa Tournesol: A Revolutionary 1920s Architectural Marvel by G.H. Davis This photograph showcases the innovative and visionary design of the Villa Tournesol, a revolving house conceptualized by American architect G.H. Davis. Exhibited at Nice in 1927, this architectural marvel was a true testament to Davis's ingenuity and his commitment to maximizing sunshine in a building. The Villa Tournesol was a rotating house, designed to be turned like a turntable to catch the sun at any point. The owner could enjoy the sun's warmth and light from different angles throughout the day, making this an exceptional living experience. The house's unique design was not just an aesthetic choice but a practical one, as it allowed for optimal natural lighting and passive solar heating. The diagrams and inset photograph offer a closer look at the intricacies of the Villa Tournesol's design. The house was built on a circular concrete base, with a central rotating mechanism that allowed the entire structure to turn. The rooms were arranged around the perimeter, with large windows facing outwards to maximize exposure to sunlight. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the architectural innovations of the 1920s, a time when designers and architects were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in building design. The Villa Tournesol remains an enduring symbol of the era's creativity and vision, inspiring generations of architects and designers to explore new ways of integrating nature and technology into the built environment.
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