 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nathan Cronheim
Born: 5/17/1908, Died: 2/1987
Biography from the American Architects and Buildings database PAB LINK
Born
in Staunton, VA, Nathan Cronheim graduated from Philadelphia's Central
High School before completing a B.S. in architectural engineering at
Pennsylvania State College in 1931. After completing his degree,
Cronheim entered the office of Howe & Lescaze as a draftsman,
remaining there until 1933. Cronheim then joined the office of Kastner
& Stonorov for approximately a year. In 1946, Cronheim established
a partnership with engineer Leonard Weger; Cronheim & Weger
continued until 1966. The following year, Cronheim formed Cronheim
& Kuo with engineer Joseph D. Kuo. Cronheim joined the national AIA
in 1939. He was a member of the Philadelphia Chapter, and a member of
the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. Cronheim taught in
the Towne School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in
1943-1944.
Written by Emily T. Cooperman, and Rima M. Girnius.
Leonard Wegner Residence 1948-1951
This
home designed by Nathan for his partner Leonard Wegner has many design
elements that were very innovative for the date of construction. Light
was carefully considered with morning light starting on one side of the
living room and progressing across to the opposite side of the living
room down through the other main rooms of the house. The overhangs are
long enough to allow the winter light but not the summer sun. The
roof was built with a water cooling system. Use of extensive steel
designed by the architect along with Weger his engineer/partner was
used to allow wide open spaces. Unique design in the radiant heat
system has enabled a much longer life than most similar systems placed
in the same period. The current owners are only the second owners of
the home maintaining the unique features and orginal feel of the
significant early modern home.
Index to MODERN HOMES PHILADELPHIA History Pages
Overview of Philadelphia Area Mid-Century Modern Residential Architecture (below on this page) Photo overview followed by brief written overview of Philadelphia mid-century architects .
Time Line of area modern homes from 1930's to today Mid-Century Modern Homes
Architects Who Designed Mid-Century Modern Homes in the Philadelphia Region
photographs of the regional homes designed by each architect are included
|
|
|
| © 2008 Agent Image, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms |
|
Design by Agent Image - Web Site Design |
|
|
|
