Masonry Magazine March 1967 Page. 13
John Frederick Oberlin Homes
Oberlin, Ohio
Architects: Meathe, Kessler & Associates, Inc.
Structural Engineer: McClurg, Paxton & Mikle, Inc.
Contractor: T. J. Hume Company
Landscape Architect: Wayne Laverty
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Meathe, Kessler & Associates, Inc.
Skillfully blending various architectural elements with an economical construction system and providing an attractive yet utilitarian structure was accomplished by the architectural firm of Meathe, Kessler & Associates, Inc. at the John Frederick Oberlin Homes, Oberlin, Ohio.
The 51 dwelling units within the structure and its supporting facilities use masonry construction to its fullest. Since each of the vertical elements was small in scale a masonry wall bearing system proved economical and simple in construction detail. Further, the masonry construction allowed the architect to "punch" windows in an orderly yet flexible method. The basic interior finishes are painted concrete masonry units, painted concrete ceilings and resilient tile floors.
When this multi-story housing project was first conceived it was the desire of the architects to minimize