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Harry
Sternfeld (1888-1976)
Harry Sternfeld a Philadelphia
native, received his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the
University of Pennsylvania. He became head of architecture at
Carnegie-Mellon University and later joined the Faculty at Penn. Like
his student Louis Kahn, Sternfeld was, in his early years, strongly
influenced by developments in France and, in particular, the Beaux-arts
approach.
Sternfeld's evolution as a modern architect began in
the early 1930's when he started to incorporate aspects of Art Deco into
his design vocabulary. The U.S. Post office and Court House at 9th and
Market Streets(below right) in Center City Philadelphia and his WCAU
building at 1618 Chestnut Street(below left) are notable examples
nationally. Continuing his practice into the 1950's, Sternfeld designed
th Germantown Jewish Center (large photograph below) built between 1950
and 1954.
  
Lawrence House(1954-55)
This
mid-century modern designed by Sternfeld has details not seen in other
modern homes of the period, and has the substantial feel of his more
public work. This dramatic home was placed far back on the site facing
the approach to take full advantage of the south facing light.
 
detail of 2 of the fireplaces, living
room projecting black marble
   
 
  
  
This home was designed by Sternfeld
in 1936, note some of the Art Deco details
 
   
Index to MODERN HOMES PHILADELPHIA History Pages
Overview of Philadelphia Area Mid-Century Modern Residential Architecture (below on this page) Photo overview followed by brief written overview of Philadelphia mid-century architects .
Time Line of area modern homes from 1930's to today Mid-Century Modern Homes
Architects Who Designed Mid-Century Modern Homes in the Philadelphia Region
photographs of the regional homes designed by each architect are included
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