My Perfect 1960s Mid Century Modern Beach House Tips Blurring the line between the “outside” and the “inside” has always been a characteristic of Mid Century Modern Design. (See ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE by Frank Lloyd Wright) One of my … Continued
Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, … Continued
This volume is the single best source for anyone interested in exploring and experiencing Mid-Century Modern, the international design movement that still influences homes and lifestyles from Palm Springs to Long Island and from Japan to Scandinavia. It is divided … Continued
In 2008, Daniel Chavkin began photographing one of the crucial more discreet and off-the-beaten-path midcentury modern homes and buildings in the Palm Springs area. These included secret gems created by such famous modernist architects as William Cody and John Porter … Continued
What is Mid Century Modern Design? “Make it new!” poet, Ezra Pound “Mid Century Modern” was a style descriptor used for the post-war era (1945 -1965) of this far reaching movement. It will influence modernist representations of building styles, interior … Continued
Why is mid-century modern design so popular right now? Quote from Sotheby’s Joshua Holdeman – “Midcentury pieces are simply well-designed objects, with a timeless look, [Midcentury modern designs] sit very well in contemporary homes and interiors—they still feel fresh … Continued