Edited with text by Trix Haussmann, Achim Reese, Gabrielle Schaad.
Using their signature spoof of functionalism, the Haussmanns' furniture designs critically yet playfully subverted contemporary modernist discourse
In 1978, architect couple Trix and Robert Haussmann created their first "Didactic Pieces" (Lehrstücke), pushing functional furniture to absurdly modernist conclusions. Here, Trix Haussmann herself retraces the genesis of their 12 creations in 12 chapters, accompanied by sketches and reference images.
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FORMAT: Pbk, 7.75 x 11.75 in. / 120 pgs / 60 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $55.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $85 ISBN: 9783907236857 PUBLISHER: Edition Patrick Frey AVAILABLE: 5/26/2026 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Forthcoming AVAILABILITY: Awaiting stock TERRITORY: NA LA AFR ME
Published by Edition Patrick Frey. Edited with text by Trix Haussmann, Achim Reese, Gabrielle Schaad.
Using their signature spoof of functionalism, the Haussmanns' furniture designs critically yet playfully subverted contemporary modernist discourse
In 1978, architect couple Trix and Robert Haussmann created their first "Didactic Pieces" (Lehrstücke), pushing functional furniture to absurdly modernist conclusions. Here, Trix Haussmann herself retraces the genesis of their 12 creations in 12 chapters, accompanied by sketches and reference images.
