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Coast Modern

modernfindings — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:19:33 +0000

Coast Modern is a film that explores the history of modern architecture from LA to Vancouver. It covers back to as far as 1922 until today about modernist homes on the west coast. The film has many interesting interviews with famous architects as well as photographers, and famous people. Shot in HD, this is definitely something I want to check out.

Source: Coast Modern

Bertram Charles Binning

modernfindings — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:40:51 +0000

This house was designed in 1941 by B.C Binning. It is located in Vancouver and plays a major role in the city’s as well as the west coast’s early modernist development. Aside from the building itself, the murals are definitely inspiring.

Source: Canadian Art, Ouno, Coast Modern

Forefathers of Mid-Century Modern Design

modernfindings — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:42:00 +0000

I love this picture. It has the great designers of the mid-century modern era all in one room. The world can literally explode! This was shot for playboy magazine in 1961.

From left to right: George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom.

Source: 01

Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman

modernfindings — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:33:42 +0000

Visual Acoustics is a documentary about Julius Shulman who is claimed as the greatest architectural photographer. Julius Shulman has taken many timeless photography of the works of famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Frank Gehry. This document reveals a lot of beautiful buildings and structures that relates to mid-century modernism. His Images are timeless and because of him, he granted the world the privilege of seeing these amazing modern architecture. It will be in selected theaters soon. Check your local listings.

Source : Arthouse Film , Trailer