The Bob Hope House: A John Lautner-designed Mod Masterpiece
The Bob Hope House—a modern masterpiece.
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Modernist Index
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What is Mid Century Modern?
Is Mid-Century Modern enjoying a revival, or is its mainstream appeal simply a fresh appreciation for an enduring style?
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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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Albert Frey: The Visionary Palm Springs Architect
Few architects master a style so perfectly as Albert Frey did. His simple yet beautiful approach to Desert Modernism captivated the architectural community and transformed the Coachella Valley. But Frey’s…
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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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George Nakashima: Nature’s Architect and Craftsman
The life of this architect turned world famous furniture maker was filled with passion for design and the love of woodwork.
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Greta Magnusson-Grossman: An International Design Success
The designs of Greta Magnusson-Grossman became so popular throughout Sweden and the U.S., she remained one of the midcentury’s most famous women.
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Architect John Chase, A Groundbreaker of Modernism in Texas
Why are there so few Black Mid Century Modern architects? Well for one, it was difficult for Black students to even gain access to the schools where they could pursue…
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