Pierre Koenig’s Modernist Vision
Pierre Koenig was born the son of a salesman amidst a bustling San Francisco scene in 1925 when steel cranes towered high and new merchant ships docked daily. As World…
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Francis Gassner: Building Community Through Space
The legacy of Francis Gassner lives on today through the expressive structures that story the streets of Memphis as well as his namesake award presented yearly by AIA Memphis. But…
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Alside Homes: A Flash in the Pan Prefab Home Company in the Mid Century
Based in Akron, Ohion, Alside Homes was a manufacturer of prefabricated homes in the mid century. So why haven’t you heard of them before? Find out more about the brief…
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Andrew Cooper: A Rising Star in the Art World
Andrew Cooper isn’t exactly new to the art scene. You may not have heard of him yet, but that’s all about to change—and I’d be willing to bet that it’s…
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John Yeon: The Spirit of Place as Form
Summing up the career of the innovator John Yeon in one word would be impossible. Architect? Landscaper? Conservationist? Activist? John Yeon was all of the above, and more. Early Life…
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Design News: The Herman Miller + Knoll Merger
You've probably heard the news about the Knoll + Miller merger. Last month Herman Miller and Knoll announced that they are forming one company.
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Mid Century Modern living in lively Austin, Texas
Mid Century Modern homes can be found tucked away inside the neighborhoods of Austin, or you may stumble upon an entire street straight out of the past.
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Harry Laylon + Syroco’s Mid Century Designs
When you think of Mid Century Modern design, certain names pop right to mind. But there are plenty of names you might not recognize who nevertheless played an important part in shaping the mid century's aesthetic. Harry Laylon, who was the Senior Vice President of Design and Engineering at Syroco, is one such name.
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Good Design or Propaganda? (Spoiler–It’s Both)
MoMA's new exhibit showcases iconic Mid Century designs once used to show the world the value of American capitalism.
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