The "Case Study House Project" (1945–66) was an extraordinary, innovative, and to this day unique event in the history of American architecture. It focused on the Los Angeles area and aimed to design 36 prototypes that would enable the simple, affordable construction of modern homes during the postwar building boom.

The driving force behind this project was John Entenza, editor of Arts & Architecture and a champion of modernism, who was able to recruit talents such as Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen thanks to his influential connections. This highly experimental project produced houses intended to redefine modern living, and it had a significant impact on both American and international architecture—at the time and even today.

This book is a monumental retrospective of the entire project, featuring comprehensive documentation, excellent period photographs and current images of the surviving houses, as well as detailed floor plans and sketches.