Staub was charged with administering construction of three houses designed by lindeberg for members of the citys rapidly emerging elite. Sep 10, 2016 renowned architect john staub helped houston build on its beauty. Staub, one of houstons earliest and most illustrious residential architects, and he left behind numerous refined and elegant neogeorgian houses built from the 1920s through the 1960s. Houston and the south 97802927406 by barnstone, howard and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The book has been signed by both john staub and howard barnstone, in the year of publication, and inscribed to the partner of one of the people who commissioned a house from staub, the house.
Located in the historic broadacres neighborhood, the twostory brickandwood residence, entered through a. Hardcover this is a comprehensive and intelligent study of the work of john staub, who designed many of the most notable structures in houston both domestic architecture and commercial structures. Staub, john fanz the handbook of texas online texas. Jul 20, 2017 bulldozers take down another piece of houston history. He attended knoxville high school, the university of tennessee class of 19, and the massachusetts institute of technology, from which he received a masters degree in architecture in 1916. After the 2007 publication of the country houses of john f.
Texas state universitysan marcos peter dedek jerry bywaters. Architect of fantasy and romance is available for purchase via amazon. The book gives floor plans as well has historical archival text on homes. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. And to see more of mizners work, please visit the links below from past features by the glam pad. Staub, by architectural historian stephen fox, reports nancy keates from the wall street journal, momentum gained to save staub homes that were being torn. John fanz staub, architect, was born at knoxville, tennessee, on september 12, 1892, the son of frederick and anna cornelia fanz staub. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The link to the smarteplan in posts are disabled once a property is sold homes designed by john staub are coveted in houston. Staub, a native of knoxville, tennessee, who had studied at mit and worked in new york, came to the burgeoning city of houston as an assistant to nationally prominent architect harrie t.
John staub obituary hilton head island, sc the island. Staub built this english countrystyle home in houston in 1926. Do not sell my personal information architectural digest may earn a portion of sales from products. John was born on august 10, 1929 in detroit, michigan, to ralph and helen. Born january 29, 1950 in burlington, iowa he was the son of leo staub and patricia ann robinson staub mcgoon. The book of john staub maybe literature does have an impact in the. Abuse will result in loss of messaging privileges or account removal. Nov 12, 2015 john and terri havens are selfdescribed francophiles with a deep appreciation for european history. He earned a masters degree in architecture from the massachusetts institute of technology mit in 1916 career. Renowned architect john staub helped houston build on its.
Clarkson potter, a book about the human culture behind. This beautiful new book is a musthave for anyone who loves palm beach and historic architecture. The book has been signed by both john staub and howard barnstone, in the year of publication, and inscribed to the partner of one of the people who. Inside the havens river oaks houston estate with a 200year. The criner home is one of 19 projects included in the book. Located in the river oaks neighborhood of houston, texas, this elegant traditional home was featured on the cover of the book the country houses of john f. This houston home is full of history and impeccable style.
John staub director office of petroleum, natural gas, and biofuels analysis at u. John and terri havens are selfdescribed francophiles with a deep appreciation for european history. Staub, john fanz the handbook of texas online texas state. Message john staub john staub has disabled new messages. The architecture of john staub by howard barnstone. Renovation breathes new life into couples chateaustyle. The book of john staub maybe literature does have an impact in. Rienzi was the houston, texas home of harris masterson iii and his wife.
River oaks dream home hosts awardwinning houston architects. The average john staub is around 52 years of age with around 60% falling in to the age group of 5160. Join facebook to connect with john staub and others you may know. Fox assisted architect howard barnstone in his 1979 book, the architecture of john f. Williams died in 1998, willing the house on 24 acres to the university of tennessee the property cant be sold or subdivided to be used for educational, residential, social, cultural or business purpose. Stephen foxs masterful history, the country houses of john f. Staub remains perhaps the bestknown of that early group. Named for residential architect john staub, who designed numerous traditionally styled homes from the 1920s to 1960s in texas, the awards recognize projects within texas by local practitioners who are committed to promoting excellence in the classical and vernacular. This is a very good hardcover copy in a very good dust jacket. Staub 18921981 practiced architecture in houston for nearly sixty years and became one of the regions bestknown domestic architects. Rienzi was the houston, texas home of harris masterson iii and his wife carroll designed by architect john staub in 1952. John fanz staub september 12, 1892 april, 1981 was a residential architect who. Named for residential architect john staub, who designed numerous traditionally styled homes from the 1920s to 1960s in texas, the awards recognize projects within texas by local practitioners who are committed to promoting excellence in the classical and vernacular traditions.
Staub 18921981 practiced architecture in houston for nearly sixty years and became one of the regions bestknown domestic. An mit graduate from tennessee, he began his architectural career in new york city under residential architect harrie t. The architecture of john staub by barnstone, howard. Stainless fittings in the kitchen and steely paint cant entirely conceal the hand of prolific houston society architect john staub, who designed this 1935 regencystyle home in riverside terrace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stephen fox s masterful history, the country houses of john f. Staub, thoroughly captures the nuances of the architects 50year career. Staub acts both as an inspiring chronicle of staubs work and a diligent examination of academic classicism as seen in the elite suburban country houses built in america from the 1920s to the 1950s.
In the late seventies he made notes in these books in order to assist scholar and architect howard barnstone, who was then engaged in writing the architecture of john f. Richard cheek in the early 1920s, architect john f. The book of john staub maybe literature does have an impact in the real world or the world of real estate, at least. Azalea trail features river oaks houses of architect john staub. A home designed by john staub for sale in river oaks view. John staub, architect, designed white rock lake estate homes.
Staub, 69, of burlington died friday, august 9, 2019 at the university of iowa hospitals and clinics. Once billed as somerset estate, a 1960 home designed by wellknown houston architect john staub occupies a waterfront lot in the bay breeze neighborhood, located an amble down the road from the kemah boardwalk. The frenchstyle home was designed by architect john staub and its gardens were planned by the renowned olmsted brothers landscape architects. The top state of residence is pennsylvania, followed by texas. John francis staub john francis staub, 88, of hilton head island, south carolina, passed away on wednesday, january 31, 2018. Houston and the south by howard barnstone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Houston and the south by howard barnstone, stephen fox, david courtwright, jerome iowa at barnes. Sara and john lindsey series in the arts and humanities book 11. Staub was named a fellow of the american institute of architects in 1941. In 1981, when peter got the opportunity to purchase the house from his grandfathers estate, he and elizabeth happily took the leap. John staub profile international association of fire.
Staub, a native of knoxville, tennessee, who had studied at mit and worked in new york, came to the. Bulldozers take down another piece of houston history. While 8,500 square feet, it is sited in the landscape in an unimposing way. Energy information administration washington, district of columbia 267 connections. John staub was a prominent architect in houston who came to dallas in 1936 at the request of alex camp and roberta coke camp to design their home on 22 acres on the shores of white rock lake. He designed an incredible number of buildings, and not only in houston, but in other parts of the country. So when the havens purchased their john staub designed home 15 years ago, it came as no. Most famous for designing bayou bend, staubs homes vary in. Staub amassed a collection of books on architectural types, regions and styles, which he referenced when designing his vernacularstyled houses. Staub marginalia university of houston digital library. Barnstone was a great admiror of this singular architect. We found 106 records in 38 states for john staub in the us. Aug 26, 2019 the frenchstyle home was designed by architect john staub and its gardens were planned by the renowned olmsted brothers landscape architects.
Staub s designs ranged from modest bay houses to such spectacular mansions as bayou bend in river oaks, from romantic to colonial to modern. Famed houston architect, john staub, designed this latin. He attended knoxville high school, the university of tennessee class of 19, and the massachusetts institute of technology, from which he received a masters degree in. Architect james pratt notes the natural light within all the principal rooms.
Keep going to see more homes designed by renowned architect john staub. This organization primarily operates in the architectural engineering business industry within the engineering, accounting, research, and management services sector. Staubs most famous building, most notable bayou bend. Staub, a native of knoxville, tennessee, who had studied at mit and worked in new york, came to the burgeoning city of houston as an assistant to nationally. John staub obituary hilton head island, sc the island packet. John staub director office of petroleum, natural gas. When the property popped up in the listings at the. Around 30ish homes he designed remain in houston, and he is best known as the architect of ima hoggs bayou bend estate and the original river oaks country club. Staub designed the home to feel like it was set in the english countryside.
The book is unmatched in scope as fox describes in detail the great variety of houses for privileged clients drawn to staub, who with artistic generosity created dwellings of welcome and comfort. Inside the havens river oaks houston estate with a 200. As an architect, staub was noted for his ability to combine selected elements from historical styles into unique creations that expressed his own sensibilities within the demands of his commissions. Williams died in 1998, willing the house on 24 acres to the university of tennessee the property cant be sold or subdivided to be used for educational, residential, social, cultural or. Completed in 1930, 2945 lazy lane was designed by houstons most eminent architect, john staub, commissioned by a previous generation oilman, harry c. May 15, 2019 this beautiful new book is a musthave for anyone who loves palm beach and historic architecture. He retired in 1963 and his firm was dissolved in 1968. Mar 10, 2014 stainless fittings in the kitchen and steely paint cant entirely conceal the hand of prolific houston society architect john staub, who designed this 1935 regencystyle home in riverside terrace. In the definitive book, the architecture of john staub. Nov 30, 2007 stephen foxs masterful history, the country houses of john f.
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