THE JOHN W. GEIGER COLLECTION
FOR THE STUDY OF
ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Records
Series 1: John W. Geiger
House Beautiful Magazine
Pace setter House of 1960
Residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Corbett
Cincinnati, Ohio (1960)
John deKoven Hill, architect
John W. Geiger, associate architect
Documentation consists of reproduced presentation renderings, a floor plan drawing, and the series of issues of the periodical in which the constructed building appeared. This large residence was designed as an example of complete coordination of architecture and interior design for publication in House Beautiful magazine as part of the Pace Setter design series.
DRAWINGS
Presentation Renderings [Location unassigned]
Autopositive [and negative]: Elevation
Scale: Not given. Dimensions: 19-1/4" x 15".
Autopositive [and negative]: Aerial perpsective view
Scale: Not given. Dimensions: 13-7/8" x 8".
Working Drawings [Box 45]
Sheet [unnumbered]: Floor Plan ([1959])
Autopositive print. Scale: not given; annotation on drawing, "Units 4'-6" square". Dimensions:
19-1/4" x 14-3/4".
Sheet [unnumbered]: Floor Plan ([1959])
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: measurements. Dimensions: 29" x 42".
PROJECT FILE
Publications
The design, construction, and furnishing of the Corbett residence was covered in extensive and well illustrated detail over three sequential issues of House Beautiful, particularly throughout that of March, 1960. The issues included advertising by many of the companies whose products were used in the building and finishing of the house, showcasing innovative materials and technologies.
Folder: House Beautiful (February, 1960) [vol. 102, #2]
Entire issue dedicated to the presentation of the Pace Setter of 1960 Corbett house. [Box 40]
Folder: House Beautiful (March, 1960) [vol. 102, #3]
Issue continues presentation of the Corbett house, focusing on the enclosed swimming pool, and the design of textiles. [Box 40]
Folder: House Beautiful (April, 1960) [vol. 102, #4]
Issue contains presentation of the dining room table settings. [Box 40]