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MID-CENTURY MODERN PERIOD Mid-Century modern is an architectural, interior and product design form that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. The term was coined in 1983 by Cara Greenberg for the title of her ground-breaking book, _Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s_ (Random House), celebrating the style which is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as a significant design movement. MID_CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE Mid-century architecture was a further development of Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture combined with many elements reflected in the International and Bauhaus movements. Mid-century modernism, however, was much more organic in form and less formal than the International Style. Scandinavian architects were very influential at this time, with a style characterized by clean simplicity and integration with nature. Like many of Wright's designs, Mid-Century architecture was frequently employed in residential structures with the goal of bringing modernism into America's post-war suburbs. This style emphasized creating structures with ample windows and open floor-plans with the intention of opening up interior spaces and bringing the outdoors in. Many Mid-century houses utilized then-groundbreaking post and beam architectural design that eliminated bulky support walls in favor of walls seemingly made of glass. Function was as important as form in Mid-Century designs, with an emphasis placed specifically on targeting the needs of the average American family. Examples of residential Mid-Century modern architecture are frequently referred to as the California Modern style. Pioneering builder and real estate developer Joseph Eichler was instrumental in bringing Mid-Century Modern architecture ("Eichler Homes") to subdivisions in the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay region of California and select housing developments on the east coast. George Fred Keck, Henry P. Glass and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created Mid-Century Modern residences in the Chicago area. Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House is extremely difficult to heat or cool, while Keck and Glass were pioneers in the incorporation of passive solar features in their houses to compensate for their large glass windows. THE CALIFORNIA PROJECT THEME: INDUSTRIAL At this Project we have created spacious, neutral settings, that offer a stage for inspired living. Designed for living - the open plan spaces with ambience of a contemporary home reflects the sophistication and austerity of the owner. The Architecture was influenced by Mid-Century Modern style, introduced by the organic Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Residence was built in the 1960.The goal was to preserve the original idea of the Architect, while bringing the look into the present time. The overall color scheme is cement soft sage grays. The cement finish was used all around with its different shades and textures. The use of stainless steel creates a somber harmony with to the charcoal leather look ceramic tile, the warm teak stain of all the cabinetry. This composition was possible, due to the abundance of windows walls, allowing day light in the residence from virtually every direction. A natural rainforrest slab, with exquisite design was installed as a focal point of the entire living room. The organic amalgam of interior and exterior was emphasized natures presence, in the unique Brazilian rainforest slab of marble.The finish of this was left sanded only so the natural formations were emphasized. PROJECT DETAILS : Project Location Specs: CA Client: Private Party, Real Estate Investor Objective Complete Renovation of a Mid -Century Modern Residence Budget: Under $150,000 Architect/Designer/Project Manager: TsvetanaYvanova Furniture: Le Corbusier Chaise, Mies Van Der Rohe, Hoppi Bar Stools, and Harry Bertoia Custom Sectionals Design: Tsvetana Yvanova Contemporary Art: Tsvetana Yvanova White Wind Mixed Media Flooring Charcoal Brown Italian Ceramic Tile, Leather Surface Finish. Design Studio Info: SpaceModern Studio 1.818.999.3399 Principal:Tsvetana Yvanova, Member ASLA, ISC; Painting Contractor: SERGIO Brothers Co Steel Fabrication: Advanced Quality Waterjet. Inc Glass Fabrications: AA Glass.Inc CA spacemodern@gmail.com 1.818.999.3399 Designer | Interior Architect | Concept | Project Manager www.SpaceModern.org | Space Modern Studio@2008

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