Case Study House #5: The Unbuilt Ideal
The Case Study Houses were and are an illustration of modernism’s intended audience—the masses. These homes were meant to change the way we look at residential design and forever alter…
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Preservation Corner
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Take These Free Virtual Tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Sites
Just because you can’t leave the house doesn’t mean you have to miss spring touring season. Thanks to a collaborative initiative between the The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, in partnership…
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The History of the Fullerton Forever Homes
In the 1950’s a handful of architects were promoting an era of easy, modern living in affordable houses. Key among them was real estate mogul and developer Joseph Eichler. Though…
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Your Guide to Radiant Heating
Radiant heating is a type of heating system that uses tubes or wires below the floor to warm a space. There are two types: electric radiant heating, which uses electric…
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The History Behind That Mid Mod Municipal Look
If you’re a regular Atomic Ranch reader, you probably know plenty about mid century modern residential architecture. But when was the last time you learned about mid century modern municipal…
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Palm Springs Preservation: Save the Plaza Theatre
Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs is the historic Plaza Theatre, built in 1936 by Harry Williams. Opening on December 12 of that year, the cinema went on…
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International Style’s Favorite House, Villa Savoye
France’s Villa Savoye sits just outside Paris, elevated above a lush meadow and a nearby forest. The striking home is considered emblematic of International Style, and just a quick look…
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Modernism Week Pick: Charles Phoenix Retro Slide Show
Looking for a hilariously entertaining yet informative trip down midcentury-memory lane? One of the most anticipated Palm Springs Modernism Week events—in addition to the countless midcentury home and neighborhood tours,…
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The Salk Institute: Form and Function At Its Finest
When one hears the name ‘Salk,’ most people think of Jonas Salk, the man who created the first successful polio vaccine. But when a modernist hears the name ‘Salk,’ their…
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