The Dean of Mod, Detroit Home (Winter 2010)
Mary Kurlyandchik, The Dean of Mod, Detroit Home, Winter 2010. ...
Mary Kurlyandchik, The Dean of Mod, Detroit Home, Winter 2010. ...
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...
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...
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....
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...