Atlas of mid-century modern houses pdf

Phaidon Press, Oct 16, 2019 - Architecture - 440 pages

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A groundbreaking global survey of the finest mid-20th-century homes - one of the most popular styles of our time

A fascinating collection of more than 400 of the world's most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses showcases work by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Richard Neutra, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer alongside extraordinary but virtually unknown houses in Australia, Africa, and Asia. A thoroughly researched, comprehensive appraisal, this book is a must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Century Modern collectors, and readers looking for inspiration for their own homes.

The most complete in-depth survey of global Mid-Century Modern homes ever published – more than 400 stunning homes from 40 countries, designed by more than 290 of the world’s greatest architects

The love of Mid-Century style is at an all-time high, with a steady flow of exhibitions, house tours, and books celebrating its unique cross- generational appeal. This collection of more than 400 of  the world’s most glamorous homes from more than 290 architects, showcases work built between the 1940s and 1960s by such icons as Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra, Lina Bo Bardi, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer alongside extraordinary but virtually unknown houses in Australia,  Africa, and Asia. This stunning and thoroughly researched, comprehensive appraisal is a must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Century Modern collectors, and anyone looking for inspiration for their own homes.

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Dominic Bradbury is a freelance writer, journalist, lecturer and consultant. He has contributed to many magazines and newspapers in the UK and around the world, including The Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Observer, House & Garden, World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Elle Decoration, Vogue Living, Belle, Dwell and others.

His first book was published in 2000 and since then he has written a wide range of titles on architecture, interiors and design. Recent releases include The Atlas of Interior Design and The Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses from Phaidon, Off the Grid: Houses for Escape, New Nordic Houses and Modernist Design Complete, a survey of pioneering Modernist designers and architects from the Twenties and Thirties, published by Thames & Hudson and as Essential Modernism by Yale in the States. Other key projects include Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook, a definitive study of 1950s and '60s design, furniture and interiors, published by Thames & Hudson.

Two other landmark projects to date are The Iconic House and The Iconic Interior, with special photography by Richard Powers, published by Thames & Hudson. These international surveys of the landmark houses and interiors of the 20th Century have been translated into many languages and published around the world, including updated and revised editions. More recently, Bradbury & Powers released a follow up volume, The Iconic American House.

Bradbury is married, with three children, and lives in Norfolk, England.

For more background see www.dominicbradbury.net

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"Presents the most complete, in-depth global survey of mid-century modern residential architecture... [A] fascinating collection."— Aspire: Design and Home Magazine

"Profiles 400 glorious homes designed by 290+ architects in locations from Sydney to Sao Paolo, Chandigarh to Sheffield. With some 250 full-color images, the book showcases just how differently the style can be interpreted."—Cool Hunting

"Covers a lot of ground."—Connecticut Post

"Talk about travel inspo."—Conde Nast Traveler Online

"A lavish compendium."—The Los Angeles Times

"Full of fabulous photos accompanied by pithy text, it's a joy to dip in and out of."—The Times LUXX

"Highlights the best architects and houses of this popular architectural style from around the world."—Homes & Antiques magazine

"This stately compendium of mid-century modern homes is a must-have for lovers of architecture and design."—Kirkus Reviews

"Simply stunning."—We Heart

"What might just be one of the most comprehensive books ever to be published on the subject."—Architectural Digest

"A weighty catalogue of the movement's giants and lesser-known gems."—Elle Decoration

"A great reference."—Architectural Record

"Page after page of the most visually arresting modernist homes around the world. Design porn for the most tasteful of coffee tables."—The New York Times

"This stunning coffee table book packs more than 400 of the world's most glamorous homes into a single, stylish hardcover. Get this one for the mid-century design fiend in your life."—Mic

"A set-piece appraisal of the style's lasting legacy."—The Modernist House

"A book for real mid-century Modernist fans. Beautifully presented, with stunning photography."—Self-Build and Design

"[Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses]instantly transports me to the beautiful desert heat of Palm Springs. Since I will definitely not be able to visit my spiritual home this year, this book will keep me going until the next time."—Grazia