Book MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE TRAVEL GUIDE: WEST COAST USA
Book MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE TRAVEL GUIDE: WEST COAST USA
A must-have guide to one of the most fertile regions for the development of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
This 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 250 must-see destinations. 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. 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. First-hand descriptions and colour photography transport readers into an era of unparalleled style, glamour, and optimism.
Format: 12,4 × 18,4 cm
Pages: 384
Languages: English
Publisher: Phaidon
Product code: 10572
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A must-have guide to one of the most fertile regions for the development of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
This 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 250 must-see destinations. 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. 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. First-hand descriptions and colour photography transport readers into an era of unparalleled style, glamour, and optimism.
Format: 12,4 × 18,4 cm
Pages: 384
Languages: English
Publisher: Phaidon
Product code: 10572
