Villa Mairea Aid

Despite its short length, this book is packed full of information about the Villa Mairea. There is a brief essay that explains the social milieu, the inspirations, and the composition of the house. The rest of the book is devoted to photos and drawings. Another book, which is referenced in this work and that will build on the information presented here, is THE DECORATED DIAGRAM: HARVARD ARCHITECTURE AND THE FAILURE OF THE BAUHAUS LEGACY. Finally, ENCOUNTERS, by Juhani Pallasmaa, has several essays about the Villa Mairea, particularly its relationship to Cubism.