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Modern Icon: The Stahl House

The most widely seen photograph epitomizing the mid-century modern southern California lifestyle is of the Stahl House, Case Study House #22, taken by Julius Shulman.

Marc Whipple 9/7/15 Marc Whipple 9/7/15

The Modern Case Study Houses

The brainchild of John Entenza, editor o Arts & Architecture magazine, The Case Study Houses were to be experiments in modernism celebrating the possibilities of efficient and affordable housing, much needed at the end WWII.

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The Bradbury Building: a Utopian Concept

One cannot guess from the Bradbury Building’s modest Renaissance Revival exterior of brown brick, sandstone, and terra cotta detailing, that it holds an interior that has fascinated and delighted visitors for all of its 122 years.

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Wright's Hollyhock House Restored

Hollyhock House is back – much of its magnificence restored.

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Architecture Historian: Esther McCoy

In 1960, architecture historian Esther McCoy published a lively and accessible look at the architecture of mid-century southern California.

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Remembering Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) changed the art world by introducing movement into sculpture.

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Remembering Architect Julia Morgan

California’s first licensed female architect, Julia Morgan will be celebrated this fall with 6 weeks of tours, lectures and events called the Julia Morgan 2012 Festival Gala.

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Remembering Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero

We are remembering Pedro E. Guerrero, photographer, who died last week at the age of 95.

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Remembering Architect Thomas Jefferson

A happy 4th of July everyone. Thomas Jefferson, primary signer of the document we celebrate today, was also America’s first home grown architect.

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Remembering Visionary Designer Buckminster Fuller

Buckminster Fuller was a visionary; a global thinker, and problem solver who has had a profound effect on architects, designers, artists and scientists worldwide.