Dan Kiley’s Modern Landscapes
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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Modern(ist) Women: Florence Knoll
Using her architecturally-minded design aesthetics, Florence Knoll transformed the corporate design atmosphere into a realm of beautiful innovation.
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The Under-Recognized Brilliance of Aino Aalto
If you are into Scandinavian design, you probably are familiar with the works of Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. But you may not be as familiar with the…
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Modern(ist) Women: Ray Eames
Ray and Charles Eames are, arguably, design’s most famous duo. But so much of what is written about them focuses on their work and not the designers themselves. We think…
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Saul Bass: Mid Century in Motion
Learn more about Saul Bass, an “architect” of mid mod cinema. From key art to title sequences, American-born graphic artist and filmmaker Saul Bass is the godfather of motion design…
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The Wassily Chair
Marcel Breuer’s pivotal design was a watershed moment in the birth of modernism. One of the most remarkable aspects of modern design is just how groundbreaking they were, especially relative…
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Not So Brutal After All: Misconceptions About Brutalist Architecture
If you want to start a lively architectural debate, bring up brutalist architecture or brutalism. Defined by blocky concrete forms with exposed utilities and creative use of both symmetrical and…
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Philip Johnson: Living Dangerously
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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Orla Kiely’s Contemporary MCM-Inspired Designs
Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably have spotted the bold retro designs of Orla Kiely at some point. Maybe you have seen Orla Kiely wallpaper, kitchen…
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