Clarence Stein was an American architect as well as planner that was understood for his operate in the area of metropolitan layout as well as social housing. He was born upon June 19, 1882, in Rochester, New York City, and also grew up in a household of German immigrants.
Stein attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as well as later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He started his profession as an architect working for a number of companies in New York City before co-founding the firm of Stein, Hammond and Etheridge in 1923.
Stein quickly came to be understood for his ingenious approach to style and urban preparation. He was a leader of the "Garden City" movement, which stressed the relevance of eco-friendly rooms and community services in metropolitan planning.
Stein's most famous task was the growth of Sunnyside Gardens, an intended community in Queens, New York. The neighborhood was developed to provide economical real estate and neighborhood features for working-class family members, as well as it swiftly ended up being a design for social real estate projects around the world.
In addition to his job as an architect and also coordinator, Stein was additionally a respected writer and lecturer. He was an enthusiastic advocate for social justice and equality, as well as he worked with numerous modern organizations throughout his occupation.
Stein died on February 7, 1975, at the age of 92. His tradition as a visionary architect as well as city organizer remains to be commemorated, and his impact on the area of social housing as well as area growth is commonly acknowledged.
Our collection contains 2 quotes who is written / told by Clarence.
2 Famous quotes by Clarence Stein
"The house itself is of minor importance. Its relation to the community is the thing that really counts"
"A small house must depend on its grouping with other houses for its beauty, and for the preservation of light air and the maximum of surrounding open space"
