What Does ‘Mid Century Modern’ Mean?
Confused on what Mid Century Modern means? Here are some pointers to get you started.
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What Are Mid Century Modern Characteristics?
Here are some of the main characteristics of Mid Century Modern design.
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Isamu Noguchi’s “News,” A Free Press Frieze
In 1938, Isamu Noguchi submitted a proposal for a 22-foot-tall, stainless steel bas-relief sculpture entitled "News."
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Paul Thiry: The Father of Pacific Northwest Modernism
If you are visiting downtown Seattle, you will no doubt gravitate toward the iconic Space Needle at Seattle Center. Another prominent building nearby that will catch your eye is the…
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Dan Kiley’s Modern Landscapes
As Modernism was taking off in California, there were very few modern designers on the East Coast. Modern landscape architect Dan Kiley established his practice in Franconia, New Hampshire after…
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The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece
The Bob Hope House—a modern masterpiece.
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Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms
Getting ready for Modernism Week in Palm Springs soon? Architecture has a lot of specific terms. Here are some you are likely to encounter while enjoying a drive or a…
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Modern Optimism Through Julius Shulman’s Lens
Few can say they’ve reached such a level of fame in a career path they had no idea they’d embark on. With an enthusiastic “why not?”, Julius Shulman simply accepted…
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Alexander Construction Company – Modern Accessibility
To meet the need for mass-market housing in a growing city, Alexander Construction Company made housing more accessible and changed the face of Palm Springs with it. The city grew…
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