Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: West Coast USA

By Sam Lubell

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714871958
• ISBN13: 9780714871950
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.3"