Basic Elements of Modern Architecture

Basic Elements of Modern Architecture

Architecture Modern “Yet do much less, so much less, Someone says, (I know his name, no matter)—so much less! Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.” Robert Browning was the first to pen the phase “less is more” in his 1855 poem Andrea del Sarto Called “The...
The Bauhaus: An introduction to Modernism

The Bauhaus: An introduction to Modernism

Architecture Modern In conceiving the interior as a work of art, the artist must first think of it as a space, as the overall form and the interrelationship of the space-enclosing surfaces.” -Hemann Muthesius, The English House (1904) This quote was written by Amanda...
Finding Inspiration in Palm Springs

Finding Inspiration in Palm Springs

Architecture Modern Palm Springs, CA If there is one thing I remember about Disney World is the impeccable landscapes. There was a show on one of the cable networks that reported on this characteristic featuring the staff and maintenance standards they follow to keep...
The Kamrath House in Houston

The Kamrath House in Houston

Architecture Modern Houston, TX Year Built – 1951 Architects – MacKie and Kamrath We had the amazing opportunity to tour this beautiful home on the banks of Buffalo Bayou in the River Oaks subdivision of Houston during DOCOMOMO‘s annual symposium. The...
San Antonio Library

San Antonio Library

Architecture Modern San Antonio, TX This building is commonly referred to as the “Big Enchilada” in San Antonio, Texas. It was designed by Mexican Architectural firm of Legorreta and Legorreta. Next time you visit San Antonio check it out – it is an interesting – and...
Frank Lloyd Wright Kraus House

Frank Lloyd Wright Kraus House

Architecture Modern Kirkwood, MS I think every person remembers very well the first time they visited a Frank Lloyd Wright designed house. We visited this house during a recent trip to St. Louis, Missouri. If you are ever in that area plan ahead and visit. Visits are...