[1]Ralph Haver designed homes as an architect in Phoenix, Arizona during the mid 40s to the 80s of the previous century. He built American style, mid-century modern tract houses affordable to the average budget. The number of buildings constructed by Haver is amazing and certainly dwarfs the production of Eichler in California. Over 20,000 dwellings were…Continue reading Ralph Haver
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Examining Mid Century Modern architecture.
Quonset Hut: A Modern Dwelling
I remember as a child traveling in the car with my parents in the direction of what are called the Foothills in Yuma, Arizona. Yuma, situated on the Colorado River on the border with California and a stone’s throw from Mexico, was only around 14,000 people at the time and surrounded by a true desert…Continue reading Quonset Hut: A Modern Dwelling
The Wiley House: A Philip Johnson Masterpiece
It is a shame that the architect can not emulate Monet and build one building after another in experimentation and variation. The Wiley House leads to one creative idea after another, and not just in the form of the house, but also in the use and types of materials. The fact that the design follows…Continue reading The Wiley House: A Philip Johnson Masterpiece
A-frame: Very Groovy!
When thinking of the mid-century, one rarely thinks of the A-frame. Yet the A-frame was a familiar notion at the time, mainly as a mountain getaway. Indeed, even to this day, the A-frame’s association with the woods and mountain cabins, strikes people as unusual when seen in other environments. Nevertheless, the A-frame has certain advantages…Continue reading A-frame: Very Groovy!
Chicago’s Marina City
Bertrand Goldberg, the architect of Marina City, actually worked briefly for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at the Bauhaus. After returning from Europe, Goldberg worked in the offices of the modernist firms of Keck and Keck, Paul Schweikher, and Howard Fisher, finally opening his own office in 1937. Before and after World II, he mainly…Continue reading Chicago’s Marina City
Domes: The Geodesic Kind
When we look back on the artistic accomplishments of the mid 20th century, many times we neglect the significance of the geodesic dome. Not only was this design original, but it served as a symbol of the modern impulse of glorifying technology and science and refined the image of modern humanity as the accumulation of…Continue reading Domes: The Geodesic Kind
So cool, Portland to Palm Springs: Modernism Week, midcentury home tours and more (photos) | OregonLive.com
William Krisel via So cool, Portland to Palm Springs: Modernism Week, midcentury home tours and more (photos) | OregonLive.com. This is an article in OregonLive about Modernism Week in Palm Springs. Unfortunately, it closes tomorrow. However, this occurs every February and is a nice respite from the harsh winters elsewhere. Much like here in Phoenix,…Continue reading So cool, Portland to Palm Springs: Modernism Week, midcentury home tours and more (photos) | OregonLive.com
A Tale of Two Houses
The work of Frank Lloyd Wright is well documented and so is his history, but his nod to modernism, the Guggenheim Museum, retains many of the elements of a Wright structure in his later years. Originally, with his prairie style houses, long stretches of horizontal lines and rectilinear patterns found favor as seen in the…Continue reading A Tale of Two Houses
Case Study House #1 and JR Davidson
This is the first part of an ongoing series on the Case Study Houses, their designers and influences. For information about the Case Study Houses, see previous articles or follow this link. You can find books illustrating these houses in the Associate Store as well as a recommendation for the Taschen publication. The first Case…Continue reading Case Study House #1 and JR Davidson
Larry Millett makes the case for saving midcentury architecture | MinnPost
via Larry Millett makes the case for saving midcentury architecture | MinnPost. An interesting article in the MinnPost about saving mid-century architecture in Minnesota, which really is applicable to anywhere. Here is a list of vintage, retro and mid century modern resources in Minneapolis. And Danish Teak Classics… Forage Modern Workshop… MidModMen+Friends… Spinario Design.
Shaken and stirred by Sarasota, Florida’s mid-century modern architectural gems, National Post
An article about the mid century architectural history of Sarasota, Florida.
Mall Public Art (Part1)
Mall Artwork Public Art Mall Art: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Introduction Public Art at the Mall The display of public art in the context of commercial enterprises such as malls and open markets has a long history in western civilization. One remembers Trajan’s Forum by Apollodorus in 106 AD with its’ extensive…Continue reading Mall Public Art (Part1)
Donald Wexler’s Former Home for Sale in Palm Springs
via Donald Wexler’s Former Home for Sale in Palm Springs. Also, Donald Wexler passed away in June of this year. Realtor.com includes an article about this talented architect that is well worth reading. Find that here. According to the article, this is a steel framed house, like many International Style modern houses. Yet the beams…Continue reading Donald Wexler’s Former Home for Sale in Palm Springs
Eames Case Study House #8
I have done a reduction or tiny house variation of a Philip Johnson and a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Now I have designed a tiny house based upon the Eames Case Study House #8. One of my favorite case study houses, the Eames House is International in style, while not as severe as some…Continue reading Eames Case Study House #8
Case Study Houses. TASCHEN Books
via Case Study Houses. TASCHEN Books. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in mid-century architecture. This is a complete documentation of the entire Case Study House Program, wonderfully illustrated. The Case Study House Program exemplifies the essence of the modernist impulse in architecture and its’ predilection for social consciousness. After all, the…Continue reading Case Study Houses. TASCHEN Books
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