Mid Century Modern » Mid Century Modern Architecture http://mid-century-modern.net Online source for your mid century modern life style Mon, 14 May 2012 03:33:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis http://mid-century-modern.net/julius-shulman-los-angeles-the-birth-of-a-modern-metropolis/ http://mid-century-modern.net/julius-shulman-los-angeles-the-birth-of-a-modern-metropolis/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:26:07 +0000 admin http://mid-century-modern.net/?p=3155 Last month I posted a review of a documentary film on Julius Shulman, “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman.” Since then, two books on Julius Shulman were published: Julius Shulman: The Last Decade by Kehrer Verlag and Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods (Rizzoli [...]]]> Last month I posted a review of a documentary film on Julius Shulman, “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman.” Since then, two books on Julius Shulman were published: Julius Shulman: The Last Decade by Kehrer Verlag and Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods (Rizzoli New York, 2011). I obtained a review copy of the latter (courtesy of Rizzoli New York) and would like to share what I thought of this beautifully bound book.

© Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell
and Douglas Woods, Rizzoli New York, 2011.

Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis presents a collection of photographic works of Los Angeles where Shulman lived and adored. Shulman beautifully documented the transformation of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas in the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s through his lens. This book introduces images of Shulman’s lesser-known and never published before photographs of Los Angeles and its surroundings – many images in this book consist of photographs of factories, constructions sites, and commercial buildings.

© J. Paul Getty Trust, Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods, Rizzoli New York, 2011. Mobil Gas Station, Smith and Williams, Anaheim, 1956.

The book consists of five chapters: City, Development, Houses, Living, and Work. The “City” chapter presents streets and buildings of downtown Los Angeles – many of the landmarks still exist today. In the “Development” chapter, Shulman documented how the area’s unspoiled landscape and farmland transformed into commercial centers, freeways, and residential developments. The “Houses” section, you see modernist and other styles of houses by both well-known and lesser-known architects. Everyday lives of people in Los Angeles in the 1930’s to 1960’s are seen in the “Lives” chapter. The “Work” chapter presents post-World War II Los Angeles and America at large. You can see the images of both the industry buildings and its workers in offices, construction sites and factory assembly lines.

© J. Paul Getty Trust, Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods, Rizzoli New York, 2011. Drive-in dining at the Googie-style Tiny Naylors, designed by Douglas Honnold at Sunset and La Brea in Hollywood, 1952.

When I hear Shulman’s name, I tend to focus on his most published images featuring the mid-century modernism architecture such as Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 22, Richard Neutra’s Kaufman House, John Lautner’s Chemosphere, etc. In this book, I was introduced another side of his work – lesser known, but equally remarkable.

Book Summary:
JULIUS SHULMAN LOS ANGELES: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis
By Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods, Foreword by Judy McKee
Rizzoli New York
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3548-5
Hardcover / 240 pages / 180 b/w and color photographs / 12″ x 10″
PRICE: 60.00 US / $69.00 CAN / £39.95
PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL 2011

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]]> http://mid-century-modern.net/julius-shulman-los-angeles-the-birth-of-a-modern-metropolis/feed/ 0 Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman http://mid-century-modern.net/visual-acoustics-the-modernism-of-julius-shulman/ http://mid-century-modern.net/visual-acoustics-the-modernism-of-julius-shulman/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:27:43 +0000 admin http://mid-century-modern.net/?p=3107 It wasn’t until May of 2009 that I truly started to appreciate the work of Julius Shulman. I’d seen his work and thought it was amazing before then, but I didn’t bother to research or buy any of his books – I know… shame on me! In May of 2009, I joined a bus tour [...]]]> It wasn’t until May of 2009 that I truly started to appreciate the work of Julius Shulman. I’d seen his work and thought it was amazing before then, but I didn’t bother to research or buy any of his books – I know… shame on me! In May of 2009, I joined a bus tour called Oklahoma Modernism Architecture Tour featuring five Oklahoma City area modern buildings that Julius Shulman photographed during the years he worked in Oklahoma. The tour was hosted by Oklahoma City Museum of Art which also had organized the exhibit called “Julius Shulman: Oklahoma Modernism Rediscovered,” featuring over 65 images taken in Oklahoma. Soon after the tour, I started to search out his books and other media to learn more about the legendary architectural photographer.

Whether you are an expert on Julius Shulman or fairly new to his work, a documentary film directed by Eric Bricker, “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman” is a great medium to explore the life and work of Julius Shulman. This 83-minute documentary discusses the role of Shulman’s images in introducing modern architecture to the general public and helping to shape the careers of influential 20th century architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. This film is not only a great source to learn Shulman’s career, but also a delightful portrayal of Julius Shulman – warm, witty and charming gentleman. Julius Shulman was 98 years old by the end of the filming of Visual Acoustics. Although Shulman stopped doing photography assignments in 1986, he remained active up until his passing away in July of 2009 through publications, exhibits and lectures.

Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman was released theatrically by Arthouse Films in the United States between late 2009 and early 2010. The film is available now on DVD. The film won awards at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and the Lone Star International Film Festival. It is a must see for any mid-century modern design/architecture fans as well as architectural photography enthusiasts. As a mid-century modern fan/photography enthusiast, I enjoyed this film very much.

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The Kaufmann House by Richard Neutra

Born and raised in Vienna, Richard Neutra (1872-1970) emigrated to the United States in 1932 and settled in California. The “Neutra” book introduces the background and view of the architect, then features 22 works of Richard Neutra selected from thoughout his long career. A presentation of each work includes an overview of his work, floor plans, and photographs (mostly black and white). Although the descrptions for these works may not be in depth, they are written concisely. For a novice like me, the amount of text and graphics are just adequate.

The book concludes with “Life and Work”, a map of California, Bibliography and Credits. A wealth of information is included in this economically priced book. The book is a part of the  TASCHEN 25th Anniversaty Edition series.

About the Authour (from the publisher):
Barbara Lamprecht writes and teaches architectural history, concentrating on Modernism, and practices architecture, specializing in sustainability and small spaces. She contributes to Dwell, The Architectural Review, Architecture, Architectural Record and Fine Homebuilding. She is also the author of TASCHEN’s Neutra: Complete Works.

Book Summary:
Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc; 25th Anniversary ed. edition (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3836513269
ISBN-13: 978-3836513265

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]]> http://mid-century-modern.net/neutra-by-barbara-lamprecht/feed/ 0 Palm Springs Mid-century Modern by Dolly Faibyshev http://mid-century-modern.net/palm-springs-mid-century-modern-by-dolly-faibyshev/ http://mid-century-modern.net/palm-springs-mid-century-modern-by-dolly-faibyshev/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:09:39 +0000 admin http://mid-century-modern.net/?p=2699 Palm Springs Mid-century Modern“Palm Springs Mid-century Modern” by a New York based photographer Dolly Faibyshev features a stunning photographic collection of mid century modern architecture in Palm Springs, California. The book includes 178 color and black/white photos of residential, municipal, and commercial buildings designed by mid century modern architects including Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams, William Krisel, Albert [...]]]> “Palm Springs Mid-century Modern” by a New York based photographer Dolly Faibyshev features a stunning photographic collection of mid century modern architecture in Palm Springs, California. The book includes 178 color and black/white photos of residential, municipal, and commercial buildings designed by mid century modern architects including Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams, William Krisel, Albert Frey, William F. Cody, and Richard Neutra.

Palm Springs Mid-century Modern

The book includes images of many familiar/iconic structures of Palm Springs such as the Kaufmann House, Frey House II, Tramway Gas Station, House of Tomorrow, etc. as well as many other hidden gems that are probably only known to the locals, Palm Springs architecture experts or frequent visitors.

While some photos are identified in captions (these sites also are mentioned at the end of the book with location information), many photos do not include any information. I have visited Palm Springs, but I am far from being an expert. With my lack of knowledge, I could not identify many of the residential buildings in this book. However, I truly enjoyed these photos of unidentified structures, because these were the buildings I did not get to see while visiting Palm Springs.

Color or black/white, the images in this book are crisp and stunning. Even though these images were taken at present times, they have a “vintage feel” to them. Ms. Faibyshev also did a great job presenting distinctive architectural features of mid century modern buildings of Palm Springs in all of her images in this book. This book will be a treasure for any mid century modern enthusiast.

Book Summary
Title: Palm Springs Mid-century Modern
Author: Dolly Faibyshev
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (June 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764334611
ISBN-13: 978-0764334610

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A door like this can be yours...

Crestview Doors offer a variety of affordable, yet high quality products including Doorlite kits (vision inserts) and mod millwork inspired by mid century modern architecture. This Austin-based company was started by David and Christinane Erwin in 2006. When the couple was remodeling their 1951 cottage, they couldn’t find a period appropriate front door. They made a replica by measuring one of their neighbor’s doors – Their effort was successfully turned into a business. Their product line is based on through research to represent authentic mid century modern design.

Mod Millwork

The Doorlite kit is an ideal choice for a do-it-yourselfers who are looking for an affordable mid century modern door. The kit adds windows to any flush interior or exterior door for a mid century look and feel by simply cutting holes in the door and applying the new windows in the layout of your choice. With over 50 design choices, you will be able to find the right door to match your mid century modern home.

Doorlite kit installation

Crestview Doors also offer sidelights and transoms to compliment your Doorlight kit order. Sidelights and transoms are either “sash,” meaning that the glass has been installed into a unit that matches the door and installs much like a stationary door or is attached to the entire entry system to comprise a single unit, or they are “direct-set,” meaning that the glass is installed into a frame made of jamb material and is installed directly between two studs. Most mid century modern homes have direct-set sidelights.

House Numbers

Their website has many other informative videos, articles and how-to’s as well. So, check Crestview Doors’ website – even if you are not looking for a mid century modern door! Be sure to check out the house numbers, too.

Company Information
Crestview Doors, Inc
Address: 501 W Powell Lane, Suite 204, Austin, TX 78753
Phone: 866-454-6302
Fax: 866-454-6470
Email: info@crestviewdoors.com
Website: http://www.crestviewdoors.com

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The Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010, showcasing 15 mid century modern residential and commercial buildings built between 1945 and 1970 in the South Land Park and adjacent neighborhoods of Sacramento. Tour participants are invited to visit the interior spaces of structures designed by architects and designers including: Jones + Emmons for Eichler Homes, Carter Sparks, Donald Thaden, George Muraki, designer George W. Haggett, designer Robert N. Hill, Rickey + Brooks, Bucky H. Fong, Herbert Y. Niiya, Albert Dreyfuss, Sooky Lee, Dean Unger, Harry J. Devine, Grant Caywood, and William Koblik.

In order to join the Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour, you will need to register at the Sacramento Executive Airport, a wonderful mid century modern building designed by renown Sacramento architect Leonard F. Starks. There will also be mid century modern related interpretive materials on display at this location. So be sure to check them out!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Shorter Center South, who provides classes in a studio setting, taught by artists working in their own disciplines, for people with developmental disabilities.



Event Summary

What: Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 – Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Sacramento Executive Airport at 6151 Freeport Boulevard. Participants will receive tour guidebooks upon check-in. Homes will be open to visitors from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Where: The Land Park and South Land Park neighborhoods of Sacramento (easily accessible from the I-5, I-80, US-50, and CA-99).

Cost: Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance, $25 if purchased the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online via PayPal at SacMCMHomeTour.blogspot.com, or with cash or check at the following locations: Capital Nursery, Parkside Pharmacy and Blomberg Windows.

More Information: Visit website or email SacMCMHomeTour@gmail.com.

]]> http://mid-century-modern.net/2010-sacramento-mid-century-modern-home-tour/feed/ 0 Ju-Nel Homes: Dallas Jewels of Mid-Century Modernism http://mid-century-modern.net/ju-nel-homes-dallas-jewels-of-mid-century-modernism/ http://mid-century-modern.net/ju-nel-homes-dallas-jewels-of-mid-century-modernism/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:20:34 +0000 admin http://mid-century-modern.net/?p=1942 In conjunction with the White Rock Home Tour mentioned in the previous post, there will also be an exhibition of Ju-Nel Homes at the Dallas Center for Architecture. The Ju-Nel Homes: Dallas Jewels of Mid-Century Modernism exhibition will examine the architecture of Ju-Nel Homes in the context of other mid century modern architecture in Dallas and elsewhere.

The exhibit will display Ju-Nel Homes artifacts and memorabilia including original Ju-Nel Homes drawings and blueprints, photos and period advertisements. The exhibition will be open to public between April 23 and May 28, 2010. The exhibition will kick off with a speaker forum and reception on April 23 from 6:30pm to8:30pm.

Event Summary

Ju-Nel Homes: Dallas Jewels of Mid-Century Modernism Exhibition
When: April 23, 2010 to May 28, 2010, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Where: Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free and open to the public

Speaker Forum and Reception
When: April 23, 2010 (Friday), 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
RSVP: Space is limited to 100 – reserve your spot at info@dallascfa.com
Parking: Free after 6pm in garage under Dallas Center for Architecture

For more information, contact Dallas Center for Architecture at 214.742.3242 or info@dallascfa.com

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Great news for Dallas area mid century modern fans – White Rock Home Tour, the area’s all-modern home tour will be held on April 24 – 25, 2010. The tour will feature five modern homes: four mid century modern homes including two Ju-Nel Homes and one sustainable home (designed by Alan Hoffman) in honor of concurrent Earth Day. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Hexter Elementary School.

One of the Featured Homes

Event Details:
Date: April 24 – 25, 2010 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Cost: $10 in advance at White Rock Coffee, Green Spot or Select Tom Thumb stores, $15 at the door of any tour home during event hours
More information: Visit website or call Home Tour Hotline at 972-502-5815.

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Special thanks to: Christine R. and Tesa G.

]]> http://mid-century-modern.net/white-rock-home-tour/feed/ 0 The Architecture of Bruce Goff in Bartlesville, Oklahoma http://mid-century-modern.net/the-architecture-of-bruce-goff-in-bartlesville-oklahoma/ http://mid-century-modern.net/the-architecture-of-bruce-goff-in-bartlesville-oklahoma/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:23:32 +0000 admin http://mid-century-modern.net/?p=1859 Bartlesville, Oklahoma is a small town with a population of approximately 35,000, located 45 miles north of Tulsa. The town embraces the rich, diverse heritage built by the oil industry. Bartlesville features attractions like Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper the Price Tower, Frank Phillips Home (founder of Phillips Petroleum) and Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife [...]]]> Bartlesville, Oklahoma is a small town with a population of approximately 35,000, located 45 miles north of Tulsa. The town embraces the rich, diverse heritage built by the oil industry. Bartlesville features attractions like Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper the Price Tower, Frank Phillips Home (founder of Phillips Petroleum) and Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve. Bartlesville not only features the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, but also Bruce Goff – and that was exactly why I drove 200 miles to visit Bartlesville.

Bruce Goff (1904–1982) was an American architect, who spent most of his life practicing in Oklahoma, Illinois, and Texas. Goff designed numerous residences in the American Midwest as well as commercial and civic buildings. His remarkable style of organic architecture was influenced by a variety of sources, including the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan.

Bruce Goff's Green Glass Cullets

My first encounter with the architecture of Bruce Goff was the Bavinger House, the last stop of the Oklahoma Modernism Architecture Tour in May, 2009. The world renowned Bavinger House is considered to be one of the most significant designs of Bruce Goff. I was impressed with the Bavinger House so much that I wanted to visit other buildings by Bruce Goff. I have known that there were many buildings designed by Goff in Bartlesville, so I planned a mini self-guided tour of Bruce Goff architecture.

The Bavinger House in Norman, Oklahoma

Between 1956 and 1964, Bruce Goff set up his home and studio in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. So I thought it was appropriate to start my tour at the Price Tower. The Price Tower is the only realized skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was commissioned by Harold C. Price of the H. C. Price Company, a local oil pipeline construction firm. The 19 story tower was open to the public in 1956 – the tallest building in Bartlesville at the time. It was Bruce Goff who referred Harold C. Price to Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Price Tower by Frank Lloyd Wright

My next stop was the Redeemer Lutheran Church Education Building (1959). The two story rectangular building is located behind the main church building. The building is sheathed with stone and the same green glass cullets seen at the Bavinger House in Norman. It is located at 3700 SE Woodland Road, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The tour of the building may be arranged by contacting the church office in advance.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Educational Building

There are two houses located just down the street from the church: Harold Jones House (1958) at 3411 SE Wildwood Court and Russell Collins House (1959) at 3400 SE Wildwood Court. Both of them are pretty much hidden behind the trees. Needless to say, these are private properties and you can only view them from the street.

Russell Collins House

I drove by two more houses: J.R. Akright House (1959) at 2412 SE Circle Drive and J.O. and Mary Motsenbocker House (1957) at 2416 SE Circle Drive.

J.R. Akright House

J.O. and Mary Motsenbocker House

I then drove a few miles north of Bartlesville to see C.A. Comer House (1957), located at 1316 N. Creek in Dewey, Oklahoma. This amazing house stands out on an quite neighborhood filled with ordinary houses.

C.A. Comer House

There are few more structures designed by Bruce Goff (that I didn’t get to see) in Bartlesville:
Play Tower (1963) at Sooner Park
Robert White House (1958) at 1525 SW Whiteway Court
James Fitchette House (1961) at 1900 SE Saturn Court
Richard Bennett House (1959) at 2841 Silver Lake Road

The details of the structures mentioned here are listed in the Bruce Goff Oklahoma Guide published by Friends of Kebyar. If you are interested in visiting Bruce Goff’s buildings in Oklahoma, I recommend you pick up a copy. If you are visiting any of these properties, please remember to respect the privacy of the owners.

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Mid Century Modern Books

This list is by no means complete – if you have a book to suggest, please let everyone know by adding a comment!

Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller (Schiffer Design Book)
By Leslie A. Pina

An Eames Primer
By Eames Demetrios

Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes
By Michelle Gringeri-Brown

Case Study Houses (Taschen 25th Anniversary Special Editions)
By Elizabeth Smith

Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House
By Daniel P. Greg

Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream
By Paul Adamson

Forgotten Modern: California Houses 1940-1970
By Alan Hess

Julius Shulman: Modernism Rediscovered
By Pierluigi Sorriano (Author) & Julius Shulman (Photographer)

Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details (Conran Octopus Interiors)
By Bradley Quinn

Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s
By Cara Greenberg

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