A short article with many pictures of the architectural work of William Krisel. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mid Century Modern
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Edward Durell Stone: From Inside Out
An article on the modernist architect Edward Durell Stone and undue criticism of his work. Continue reading
De Stijl and a Chest or Table
In “Digital Design Documentation” I promised a De Stijl type cabinet. This cabinet exudes modernity with a bright, bold design, in a rectilinear form worthy of the mid-century modernists. I have this cabinet in the dining room and would not be without it. The proportions of height to width and the very pleasing feet, have … Continue reading
Eames Case Study House #8
This article would normally be restricted to my Ultra Modern Tiny House blog, but due to its’ content that includes Mid-Century Modern, Tiny House, and architecture subjects, it is an acceptable diatribe for Ultra Modern Tiny House, Mid-Century Modern Groovy, and Howard Bosler Artist blogs. The last I heard, art included architecture. I have done … Continue reading
The Bailey House: Artistic Zen Architecture
The Bailey House or Case Study House #21 was the creation of architect Pierre Koenig and begun in 1958. Located near Fryman Canyon Park and the famous Mulholland Drive, the Bailey House is a tour de force of mid-century architecture, although Case Study House #22 is more well known. Koenig was renowned for his adherence … Continue reading
Modernism Exalted: The 1964 World’s Fair (With Videos)
I shall start from the end. I ask the question, “What still remains of the 1964 World’s Fair?” The location of both the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fair are presently occupied by Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Indeed, two World’s Fairs were held at the same location. Previous to the 1939 occasion, a dump … Continue reading
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