Another aspect of his designs that should be mentioned was his fondness for the use of natural materials in his buildings. He "...skillfully manipulated classical materials including marble, onyx, wood, and mirror, into a careful composition of visual patterns" (ArtandCulture Artist: Adolf Loos). Other important constructions by this architect were, the Tzara House in Paris (1926-1927), Villa Moller in Vienna (1928), Villa Muller (1930), Villa Winternitz in Prague (1931-1932) as well as the Khuner Country House at Payerbach in lower Austria. (ArtandCulture Artist: Adolf Loos)
Conclusion: criticism, deconstruction and evaluation
There is little doubt that Adolf Loos had a profound impact on many modernist architects and artists. For example, many European architects were particularly influenced by his style and theory. This can be seen in that Frank Lloyd Wright "....credited Loos with doing for European architecture what Wright was doing in the United States" (Adolf Loos -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia). However, there were also many criticisms of his work. As has been referred to, many people objected to his stark and austere style. Possibly the most significant critique of his style and theory can be found in the general critique of the modernist movement as a while. Contemporary art as well as architectural theory and philosophy have in recent years undertaken a 'deconstruction' of modernism. In essence this means that the underlying and motivating ideologies and 'master narratives' of that period are interrogated and questioned. In terms of this deconstruction, Loos is also interrogated with regard to his return to the more classical modes of thought. His mode of representation and his rejection of elements that do not subscribe to his general aesthetic are therefore criticized in relation to the ideological imperatives within modernism. In other words, Loos is seen as essentially attempting to apply classical methods and restrictions on the reality of the modern world; whereas ornamentation and decoration are seen in a postmodern light as part of the modern acceptance of different modes and styles of reality.
In the context of deconstructive analysis of his work, feminist interrogation has also been applied to his theories. This can be seen in the view that, " Loos maintained that strict gender distinctions were basic...
His theories and views influenced a generation of architects and were to lead to new architectural theories and ideas that advanced the discipline of architecture and took it in new directions.
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