Ross, Cristina A

Midcentury Houses Today

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ISBN 13:
9781580936101
author:
Ross, Cristina A
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Monacelli Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
27.4 x 27.2 x 2.8 centimetres (1
Genre:
Arts & Photography
Condition:
New
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£29.66

Description

Midcentury Houses Today explores how mid-century homes have evolved and are lived in today. This updated edition focuses on the concentration of mid-century houses in New Canaan, Connecticut, built by notable architects such as Marcel Breuer, Eliot Noyes, Philip Johnson, John Black Lee, and Edward Durell Stone.

A representative group of 17 houses is examined in detail, featuring plans, timelines, and both archival and new photography. The book highlights the clean, minimalist look of these homes and their re-imagining by significant architects of our time. With a growing focus on preservation and adaptive reuse as a sustainable architectural strategy, this edition addresses the issue of how to preserve and renovate older buildings in a way that is environmentally friendly.

As noted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, "The greenest building is the one that is already built." This book showcases the potential of mid-century homes to be adapted and preserved for contemporary life, making it a valuable resource for architects, designers, and anyone interested in sustainable design and historic preservation.

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