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Building History

The Kocher-Samson Building was designed as a multi-purpose dwelling and office for the brother of A. Lawrence Kocher, Dr. J.J. Kocher; A. Lawrence Kocher, a New York architect and managing editor of the influential magazine, Architectural Record, was also Frey's partner c. 1930-1935. Using Kocher's influence, the two advocated International Style building techniques through the Architectural Record and other periodicals.

Building Notes

This development featured an office suite on the first floor with a small residential unit on the second. The commercial space consisted of two offices located on either side of an external corridor; on one end of the corridor, stood a large reception area. A spiral staircase, a la Le Corbusier, led from the first to second floors. Above, Kocher and Frey laid out one large living room with small kitchen, dining, and bath areas lining its periphery. A large living terrace projected on the cool north side of the living room.

Alteration

This structure has been significantly altered from its original design.