Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: West Coast USA
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (516 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714871958 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Author Sam Lubell's evocative descriptions are paired with luscious photos by Darren Bradley and together, they cover all the classics and uncover some hidden gems."—Curbed LA"From cinemas to houses, bowling alleys and car washes, mid-century architecture is celebrated lovingly in this pocket-sized book."—Cool Hunting"A must-have guide to one of the most fertile regions for the development of Mid-Century Modern architecture First-hand descriptions and colour photography transport readers into an era of unparalleled style, glamour, and optimism."—Grain Edit"A glittering array of architectural gems, ripe
avi said We enjoyed thumbing through the book to find places we have. We enjoyed thumbing through the book to find places we have visited and to discover trips we need to put in our bucket list. It's perfect to throw in your bag as it is not too big or too heavy. The book will instill wanderlust in whomever has the opportunity to lay eyes on it. The images taken by photographer Darren Bradley are absolutely breathtaking and most importantly sheds light on often lesser known places of tr. Ursiform said Good resource if you are interested in the subject. I live in Southern California and am interested in architecture. So I figured I should order this book.Its core period is one I have mixed feelings about. There were certainly some impressive buildings built. There was also a lot of insipid work, especially dull commercial buildings. This book offers up a mix. There are some well known gems. There are some lesser known buildings worth exploring. And there are some bui. Very informative, great photos! Amanda This is a great little guide book with excellent photos and a very cool cover. I bought it for my husband who is really into mid-century modern architecture. He absolutely loves it! Makes for a great little coffee table book :-)
First-hand descriptions and colour photography transport readers into an era of unparalleled style, glamour, and optimism.. Much more than a travel guide, this book is a compelling record of one of the USA's most important architectural movements at a time when Mid-Century style has never been more popular. Discover the most celebrated Modernist buildings, as well as hidden gems and virtually unknown examples - from the iconic Case Study houses to the glamour of Palm Springs' spectacular Modern desert structures. A must-have guide to one of the most fertile regions for the development of Mid-Century Modern architectureThis handbook - the first ever to focus on the architectural wonders of the West Coast of the USA - provides visitors with an expertly curated list of 2
He has written for the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, among many others.. Sam Lubell was the West Coast editor of The Architect?s Newspaper for eight years, covering architecture from Southern California to Seattle