University of Oklahoma Press Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture

Explore the origins of a unique architectural identity in Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture. This book examines how the United States transitioned from imitating foreign forms to developing a native design language. It focuses on the transformative era of the 1950s and 1960s at the Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. Under the leadership of Bruce Goff, along with Herb Greene and Mendel Glickman, a distinct approach to design emerged. This movement provided a coherent and logical way to teach architecture that felt authentically American. By studying how these designers adapted to the natural and engineered landscapes of the New World, readers gain insight into a period that defined a specific school of thought. This text serves as a vital resource for those interested in the history of American design and the legacy of the University of Oklahoma's architectural influence.