The House-A Machine for Living In by Anthony Bertram c1935 First Edition

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The House: A Machine for Living In: a Summary of the Art and Science of Homemaking considered functionally

In this influential 1935 work, Anthony Bertram champions the principles of architectural Modernism and functionalism for the British home. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s famous maxim, Bertram argues that domestic design should prioritize efficiency and purpose over Victorian sentimentality and “ornamental clutter.” Through a witty historical survey—complemented by the distinctive line drawings of A. G. Wise—the book examines how technology, from central heating to electricity, should dictate the evolution of the modern dwelling. It remains a definitive primary text for the study of 20th-century design theory and the “Functionalist” movement in England.