Subjective
What feeling might you get from looking over the city?
A sense of calm, luxury, or amazement.
What makes the building feel open?
Glass walls, distance between building and ground
What year was Case Study #22 photographed
1960
Who is the photographer?
Julius Shulman
How do the two women in the photo change the mood?
They make the house feel lived-in and social, not just an empty building.
A bright interior contrasts the dark city, drawing focus towards the house
What values are shown in the image (Answer up to interpretation)
Progress, modernisation, lesiure
What city is beneath the house?
Los Angeles
Why might someone feel both impressed and distant when seeing the house high up?
Because it shows human achievement but also separation from the busy city below.
How is angle important
The city is placed into frame, allowing for a dramatised view towards the builiding and its towering figure
How does the photograph reflect postwar optimism
The infastructure was considered innovative for families post World War II
What style of archtiecture is highighted
Mid-century modern architecture
How does the contrast between the cosy inside and the huge city outside affect viewers?
It makes the home feel safe and private compared to the endless city lights.
How do lines and shape affect the photo
They create a sense of order, highlighting the modern style of the architecture
Why is the photo considered an icon of Los Angeles modernism
The photograph represents the city's kifestyle and modern architecture
What program was Case Study House #22 a part of?
The Case Study House Program (experimental modern housing project in postwar America)
How does the nighttime setting influence the emotional impact of the image?
It adds mystery, elegance, and calm, contrasting with the busy energy of the city below.
How is balance maintained between people and architecture
The women show life, but the house's bold design and strong lines blance it out
What social issues does the photo reveal about mid-20th Century living
The photographed showed privilege and exclusivity, representing the building as inaccessible
What does Case Study House #22 represent about life in Los Angeles during the 1960s?
It shows modern design, glamorous lifestyles, and the city’s growing identity as a hub of innovation.