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Modernist Index

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What Does ‘Mid Century Modern’ Mean?

  • May 19, 2022
  • Written by Christina DeNatale and Photo by Jim Brown
Mid Century Modern
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?

  • May 20, 2022
  • Written by Christina DeNatale and Photo by Bret Gum
Here are some of the main characteristics of Mid Century Modern design.
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Isamu Noguchi scultping "News"
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Isamu Noguchi’s “News,” A Free Press Frieze

  • May 12, 2022
  • Written by Ian McMaster and Photography by Underwood Archives via Getty Images
In 1938, Isamu Noguchi submitted a proposal for a 22-foot-tall, stainless steel bas-relief sculpture entitled "News."
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front facade of the Joel M. Pritchard Building
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Paul Thiry: The Father of Pacific Northwest Modernism

  • April 28, 2022
  • Written by Kye and Featured image photography by Joe Mabel/CC-BY-SA 4.0
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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Modern Landscape Architect Dan Kiley used geometric designs to create relationships.
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Dan Kiley’s Modern Landscapes

  • March 12, 2022
  • Written by Dana Mauer
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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Front-facing image of the Bob Hope House showing its modernist archiecture
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The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece

  • January 21, 2022
  • Written by Abigail Efird and Photography courtesy of MLS via Zillow
The Bob Hope House—a modern masterpiece.
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Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms  

  • January 27, 2022
  • Written by Erin Lawrence and Featured image by Bret Gum
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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Mid Century Modern Photographer, Julius Shulman
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Modern Optimism Through Julius Shulman’s Lens

  • October 28, 2021
  • Written by Dana Mauer
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

  • October 14, 2021
  • Written by Dana Mauer
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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