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.

Author: Sam Lubell
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 10/24/2016
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.3lbs
Size: 7.30h x 5.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780714871950