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Beauty from Bleakness: Philip Johnson’s Glass House

August 9, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Edelteil/CC-BY-SA 3.0

Learn about Philip Johnson’s Glass House at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

While in New Canaan, Connecticut, you have the opportunity to tour the Glass House, also called the “Johnson House,” the most celebrated structure designed by Philip Johnson. Standing on the…

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When Was the MCM Era?

May 27, 2022
Written by Marissa Moldoch and Featured Image by Chad Mellon

If you've ever found yourself asking this question, you're certainly not alone. Let's take a closer look.

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What Does ‘Mid Century Modern’ Mean?

May 19, 2022
Written by Christina DeNatale and Photo by Jim Brown

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’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 Cardinalis 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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Modernist Index

Beauty from Bleakness: Philip Johnson’s Glass House

When Was the MCM Era?

What Does ‘Mid Century Modern’ Mean?

What Are Mid Century Modern Characteristics?

Isamu Noguchi’s “News,” A Free Press Frieze

Paul Thiry: The Father of Pacific Northwest Modernism

Dan Kiley’s Modern Landscapes

The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece

Key Palm Springs Architecture Terms

MCM Signs of the Time

Color-Popping Mid Century Modern Pool Party!

Cocktail Hour: Mid Century Bar Items

Shop Mavisten Edition for Lighting Inspired by the California Sunset

Spice up Your Summer Cocktails

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