International Style Archives

Retro Road Trip

The Edith Farnsworth House: A Space for the Individual

November 7, 2024
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images

exterior view of the Farnsworth house in Illinois surrounded by fall leaves

Ask a fan of modern architecture to cite a few of the most celebrated residential landmarks of International Style design in the US, and many will name the Edith Farnsworth…

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Modernist Index

Philip Johnson: Living Dangerously

January 31, 2024
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image by Staib and by

The name Philip Johnson is one that stirs up a mixture of emotions for many fans of modern and postmodern architecture. On one hand, Johnson’s prolific body of works features…

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

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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

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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Retro Road Trip: São Paulo Museum of Art

Traveling may be off the table now, but 2021 is around the corner—and with it comes the promise of the retro road trip! (Though it may be tricky to drive…

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International Style’s Favorite House, Villa Savoye

January 27, 2020
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France’s Villa Savoye sits just outside Paris, elevated above a lush meadow and a nearby forest. The striking home is considered emblematic of International Style, and just a quick look…

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Richard Neutra: Person-Centered Design

November 11, 2019
Written by Rabekah Henderson

Austrian-born architect Richard Neutra was known for his client-centric designs: instead of forcing his own architectural vision upon a client, he created buildings that would best suit them and their…

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restored mid century modern home exterior

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A Restored Mid Century Modern Home Fit For The Future

October 12, 2019
Written by Rabekah Henderson and Photography by Toby Scott

After returning to her childhood house in Brisbane, Australia, one homeowner thought it was finally time to bring some change to the Mid Century Modern home. Some updates were needed because of the house's past---she wanted to open back up parts of the home that had been closed off years ago.

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philip johnson's glass house international style

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Architecture + Renovation

What Is International Style?

September 26, 2019
Written by Rabekah Henderson

International style is an architectural style that is characterized by rectangular structures and forms, simple exteriors with large glass panes and open interiors. It was especially popular in the early…

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S.R. Crown Hall: Welcome to a Miesian Masterpiece

March 5, 2017
Written by Jolene Nolte

Quintessential of modern architecture, Chicago's S.R. Crown Hall is one Mies van der Rohe's self-proclaimed best representation of his design philosophy.

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