Lautner A–Z: An Exploration of the Complete Built Work
By Tycho Saariste and Jan-Richard Kikkert
Introduction by Alan Hess

Lautner A–Z is a deeply researched and visually rich exploration of the complete built work of John Lautner, one of the most original and uncompromising figures in modern architecture. Although Lautner’s influence has gained broader recognition in recent decades, his work continues to challenge easy classification. This book offers an essential framework for understanding how far he expanded the boundaries of modern design.

Drawing on years of firsthand research, Saariste and Kikkert traveled extensively to visit every known built Lautner house. The book documents these journeys in detail, combining thoughtful architectural analysis with original photography taken during site visits. Each project is examined in context, revealing Lautner’s radical approach to structure, materials, geometry, and the integration of architecture with its surrounding landscape.

Rather than presenting Lautner as a stylist, Lautner A–Z positions him as a relentless innovator whose work reshaped ideas of space, form, and domestic architecture. Organized in an A–Z format, the book allows readers to move freely through his built legacy, making it both a comprehensive reference and an engaging visual survey.

With an introduction by respected American architecture historian Alan Hess, this volume is an indispensable resource for architects, design students, collectors, and modernism enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of John Lautner’s enduring impact.

Product Details

• Publisher: Artez Press
• Publication date: July 18, 2019
• Language: English
• Print length: 352 pages
• Item weight: 1.69 pounds
• Dimensions: 6.81 x 1.1 x 9.57 inches

A must-have addition to any architecture library, Lautner A–Z offers rare insight into one of modernism’s most visionary architects.