April 10, 2011
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Research, Research Articles
The Dean of Mod, Detroit Home (Winter 2010)
Mary Kurlyandchik, The Dean of Mod, Detroit Home, Winter 2010. ...
April 2011
April 9, 2011
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Research, Research Articles
Modern in Context
This article provides additional context for what was happening in design, education and practice during the "modern" period. All which influenced architecture and design in Ann Arbor. Another excellent resource for research and practice specific to the University of Michigan is More...
April 9, 2011
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Research, Research Articles
What is modern: characteristics of modern architecture
What is different about modern architecture? a2 modern member, Greg Jones, A.I.A., summarizes some of the common characteristics of this period of architecture. Characteristics of Mid-Century Modern: Lack of ornament: Decorative moldings and elaborate trim are eliminated or greatly simplified, giving way...
April 9, 2011
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wdet: Modernism at Risk | Michigan Matters
Greg Saldana, curator, Modernism at Risk: Michigan Matters and Brian Conway, Director, State of Michigan Historic Preservation Office are interviewed on the Craig Fahle Show, April 7th on michigan modernism. Podcast is available at: http://www.wdetfm.org/audio/craigfahle/347/CFS_4-7_Podcast.MP3 The interview is about 2 minutes into the program....
April 5, 2011
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Research, Research Articles
Alden Dow’s Ann Arbor by Grace Shackman
Originally published in: Ann Arbor Observer, August 1998 Inspired by a teenage trip to Japan, the Dow Chemical heir spurned the family business to devote his life to architecture. From city hall to the U-M’s administration building, he put a quirky modernist stamp on the city. Judy...