Leading Loos expert Christopher Long ponders the myths and misconceptions surrounding the architect’s work and his critical legacy
In this new collection of meticulously crafted essays, acclaimed architectural historian Christopher Long confronts some of the enduring myths and misconceptions concerning Adolf Loos’ life, work and ideas. Long’s probing examination of the writings of historians, theorists and critics past and present offers an original and nuanced reading of Loos’ signal contributions to modern architecture and design. Christopher Long is the Martin S. Kermacy Centennial Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Adolf Loos: Meaning, Context, Reception, Essays on Adolf Loos, Adolf Loos: The Last Houses and The New Interior, all published by Kant.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 7/28/2026
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Leading Loos expert Christopher Long ponders the myths and misconceptions surrounding the architect’s work and his critical legacy
In this new collection of meticulously crafted essays, acclaimed architectural historian Christopher Long confronts some of the enduring myths and misconceptions concerning Adolf Loos’ life, work and ideas. Long’s probing examination of the writings of historians, theorists and critics past and present offers an original and nuanced reading of Loos’ signal contributions to modern architecture and design.
Christopher Long is the Martin S. Kermacy Centennial Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Adolf Loos: Meaning, Context, Reception, Essays on Adolf Loos, Adolf Loos: The Last Houses and The New Interior, all published by Kant.
