Sub-styles of Mid Century Modern
“Mid Century Modern” refers to modernist architecture and design from the Mid Century period, which we usually define as ranging between the 1940s through the 1970s. That is quite a…
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The Cherner Armchair
Norman Cherner’s iconic chair represents more than just quality design. The Cherner Armchair isn’t just a piece of furniture—it’s a sculptural masterpiece that redefined what a chair could be. Designed…
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The History of the LAX Theme Building
The story of the LAX Theme Building begins in 1959, where architecture firm Pereira + Luckman dreamt of creating a dramatic glass dome in the middle of the Los Angeles…
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Alexander Girard: Master of Mediums
The life and work of Alexander Girard was a master of mediums and broke the mold of the accepted design of his time with his use of color, patterns and…
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Precursors to Mid Century Modern Architecture
When we use the phrase “Mid Century Modern” (MCM) at Atomic Ranch, we are usually referring to modernist architecture in the 1940s-1970s. You may notice, however, that we sometimes feature…
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Poul Henningsen: Brilliance by Design
Learn more about Poul Henningsen and his lighting innovations. Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) was a Danish designer, architect and cultural critic whose groundbreaking work in lighting remains iconic. Born in Copenhagen…
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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 architecture terms you are likely to encounter while enjoying a drive or…
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Mid Century Neighborhoods: Arapaho Hills
This mid century neighborhood in Littleton, Colorado, had a rocky start. Arapaho Hills was supposed to be the second community developed by the partnership between architect Edward B. Hawkins and…
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The Philips Exeter Academy Library: A Cathedral of Learning
In Exeter, New Hampshire, is the sixth oldest boarding school in America, Philips Exeter Academy. On the campus of this boarding school, which dates back to 1781, is the second…
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