The Palm Springs issue!
Tour a 1957 Twin Palms homes that Krisel not only designed but also had a hand in renovating. Look inside a 1948 Herbert Burns home refreshed with the help of an architectural historian, and get a sneak peek into Modernism Week's 2021 Signature Home Tour.
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Architecture + Renovation
SacMod Makeover, Part 5: A Place to Sit Down—a Mid Century Sofa Arrives
This month we finally find a sofa, snag some adorable throw pillows and repurpose leftover fabric.
Adjaye Associates’ Exemplary Design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
David Ajaye hoped to offer an emotional experience and an open exploration of the African American history, culture, and society.
Mid Century Modern Hotels from Chicago, Portland and More
Looking for a getaway? These hotels offer well-appointed mid mod homes away from home.
Paul Revere Williams: Architect To The Stars
He was the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects and would go on to have some of the era's most famous and elite clients of them all.
Norma Sklarek: An Unprecedented Black Female Architect
Norma Sklarek passed the Architecture Licensing Exam on her first try, making her the first licensed Black female architect in New York in 1954 and again in California, 1962.
Case Study House #12: A Home for Horticulture
This unbuilt design challenged the traditional, emphasizing a love for gardening and a connection with the outside.
10 Mid-Mod Towns in America
Mid century modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities across the U.S., and some may surprise you! Let’s take a little road trip, shall we?
Georgia Louise Harris Brown: An Intrepid Architect
The second African American female architect in the US, Georgia Louise Harris Brown rubbed shoulders with Mies van der Rohe and built a prolific portfolio while living in Brazil.
Architect John Chase, A Groundbreaker of Modernism in Texas
The first (and only licensed black architect for 10 years) in the state blazed trails for minorities in the field. Today he is considered one of the most important African American architects of the 20th century.
