Shedding More Limelight on Harry Bertoia
Take an in-depth look at the visionary mid century artist, Harry Bertoia, through the eyes of his daughter, Celia.
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Paul Rudolph: Sarasota and Beyond
Breaking the mold of what “modern” was supposed to be, architect Paul Rudolph altered the landscape of Sarasota, Florida. His career would eventually lead him to create the Yale Arts &…
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The Colorful World of Alexander Girard
Alexander Girard brought a new meaning to color and texture for Mid Century Modern creators. Born in New York, raised in Florence, Italy, and educated in London, Girard was a…
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Palm Springs Architecture: A New School
Palm Springs is known for its rich architectural history. And at the Palm Springs School of Architecture, preservation of these styles is key!
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Eero Saarinen: A Truly Modern Man of the Era
Known for his neofuturistic style, Eero Saarinen designed bold, eye-catching and renowned pieces of furniture and architecture.
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We Get a Kick Out of Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate
Legend has it that Sinatra sauntered into the office of Palm Springs architect E. Stewart Williams in May 1947. The swinging singer was eating an ice cream cone and snapping his…
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The Guggenheim: Redesigning What A ‘Museum’ Looks Like
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum sits boldly upon the famed ‘Museum Mile’ of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The iconic building looks quite different from most museums, just as the art…
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The History of the LAX Theme Building
The story of the LAX Theme Building begins in 1959, where architecture firm Pereira + Luckman dreamt of creating a dramatic glass dome in the middle of the Los Angeles…
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All About Breeze Blocks
Breeze blocks are the patterned, decorative concrete blocks you may have seen covering the sides of a building or stacked upon each other to form a wall. But these fascinating…
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