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Gone But Not Forgotten
The website Goodnight, Raleigh! provides an in-depth look at the late architect Eduardo Catalano's groundbreaking (and now lost) house with the unique hyperbolic paraboloid roof. See more here.
Eames Font Coming
With the recent announcement of the Eames House tour giveaway, buzz is building about the new Eames font being developed by House Industries, to be released in March 2010. No one knows what the font will all entail, but here's a video featuring some Eames font blocks and a link to a printed House Industries lecture invite featuring the new typeface. Can't wait!
Image via Monoscope
Eames House Sunset Tour
Want an exclusive tour of the Eames House at Sunset? Then get ready to enter into this very cool contest from the font-gurus at House Industries. Find out more after the jump...
Plan On Checking Out These Toys
I stumbled across some very cool, very Mod wooden toys on a recent trip to Whole Foods. I searched on the web to find out more about the company that made them, Plan Toys. Turns out Plan Toys is not only about responsible toys for childhood growth, but also being responsible to the environment. Follow the link to learn more.
Page Through FLW Complete Works Vol. 2
Taschen's eagerly anticipated Vol. 2 of the Frank Lloyd Wright Complete Works won't be out until later this year. However, you can flip through this massive tome virtually. Things are a little small, but the coolness still shines through! See it here.
Florida Southern College Digital Archive
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Florida Southern College recently made their photo archive available to view online. Read about it here and explore the digital library here.
Image via FSC
Warming Up To Modern
Long Island has been getting a lot of Mod attention the last few weeks. Here's a link to a story in the New York Times about the Island's "Mod"-ification.
Image via the NYT
Pinky Trees
These pint-sized "Pinky Trees" from California-based WeePlant Corporation are cool and simply adorable. See more here.
Images copyright WeePlant Corporation
A House Beyond Be-Leaf
Check out this really cool "Leaf" house by the Australian firm, Undercurrent Architects. Read more, see more and watch a video here.
Image via archidose.com
Watch Wright
Learn Your Leaves
Here's a really fun way to teach kids about identifying different leaves in advance of Spring. This wooden leaf puzzle by Etsy user justhatched contains six leaf shapes - Oak, Beech, Ivy, Dogwood,
Maple and Cottonwood. Beneath each piece is the name of the leaf. See more here.
Image copyright justhatched
The Nifty Fifty's Gang
Earth Blossom House
PrairieMod reader, Karlitos Estein sent us an email showcasing a new organic building design called "Earth Blossom House" that he co-created for the Clifton Schooley & Associates rammed earth
company. Rammed earth construction intrigues me and Karlitos' design is a stunning example of what could be done with that building style. See and read more here.
image via Clifton Schooley & Associates/Karlitos Estein
Lautner For Rent
The John Lautner-designed Mid-century Modern masterpieces, the Carling House in Los Angeles is currently for rent. If you can swing the (gulp) $10,000 a month, you can move-in! Read more here.
Image via Carling House website
Johnson Wax's New Addition
Wrightinracine.com's Mark Hertzberg let us know that Fortaleza Hall, designed by Foster + Partners, at the S.C. Johnson Wax Company's campus is now open. According to Mark, "It is a magnificent building with spectacular features. I am delighted
that the family included a Frank Lloyd Wright Library and Reading Room,
with an emphasis on his Racine work. It will be open to the public and
to researchers by appointment." Read and see more here.
Image copyright Mark Hertzberg
Magnet Master
Following-up on my recent post about relatively unknown Chicago Modernist architect, Arthur A. Carrara: here's a link to a short article on a toy he designed called Magnet Master. As described in the story, Magnet Master’s colorful planes were perforated for
building with the rods and magnets, allowing an infinite variety of
forms and giving the child a lesson in both construction and free
expression. Read more here.
Image via cca.qc.ca
Cool Collages
PrairieMod reader Scott T. sent me a link to some really sweet collage artwork by Mark Weaver. I love the integration of retro imagery and architectural elements found in several of the pieces. Mark contributes a collage every day to the "Make Something Cool Every Day project/pool" on Flickr. Check out the pool here and Mark's website here.
Get To Know Arthur A. Carrara
Interiordesign.net posted a great article on Arthur A. Carrara, a Chicago-based architect and designer
who was inspired by both Prairie School and modernist influences. See more here.
Image via interiordesign.net
Neutra Duplex For Sale
Richard Neutra is mostly known for his L.A. work, but a rare example of a 1938 duplex he designed for two doctors in San Francisco recently went on the market. Read about it here, visit the sale website here and read an article on the home's restoration here.
Pope-Leighey House Book News
Architecture Is Ready For Its Close-Up
Triangle Modernist Houses.com and Nowell’s Contemporary
Furniture Gallery will be organizing screenings of movies in which modern architecture is the “star.” the 1949 film, The Fountainhead, based on Ayn Rand’s
novel, is the first-up on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at the Galaxy Cinema in Cary, NC. Learn more here.
Image via wake.mync.com
Arts & Crafts Collecting Online
Bruce Johnson, Author, Columnist and Director of the National Arts & Crafts Conference at The Grove Park Inn since 1988 has ventured into cyberspace with the launch of a new website called "The Arts & Crafts Collector." Check it out here.
Image via artsandcraftscollector.com
Taliesin Goes Mobile Home
Here's an interesting tid-bit of architectural history: a Flickr user posted an article with images of a mobile home design as originally envisioned by Frank Lloyd Wright (and brought to life by Taliesin architects after his passing). See more here.
Image via Flickr user franklloydwrighttour
Let The Lists Begin
It's the end of 2009 and of course that means an avalanche of the usual year-in-review "best of" lists. But it also means the end of a decade—so list-makers have twice the reason to rejoice! Here's a link to what the Washington Post considers the best architecture of the decade and here's one for you to vote on from HuffingtonPost.com. Happy New Year!
Image via AP News
A Girard Christmas
One of the best Christmas presents I got this year was a limited edition book about the development of the various Alexander Girard-related typefaces and products by font gurus, House Industries. Follow the link to learn more about their various Girard projects and watch a short film.
Image via House Industries
Agent Gallery Chicago
Looking for something different, unique or maybe just odd? Then check out the salvaged offerings at Agent Gallery Chicago. They have a little bit of everything and some very cool vintage lighting and architectural elements. Explore here.
Image copyright Agent Gallery Chicago
Decking The Halls At The Dana House
Here's a great video of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana House in Springfield, IL all decorated for the holidays. Watch it here.
Image via YouTube
Jens Jensen's Drawings Archive
Even though much of the country is gripped in the cold and snow of winter, you can start dreaming of the flowers to plant in your yard next spring. Want some Prairie School inspiration? Then check out the University of Michigan Bentley Library's online collection of Landscape Architect Jens Jenson's drawings. Jensen created landscape designs for many Prairie School masterpieces, including a preliminary one for George W. Maher's Farson House in Oak Park, IL (AKA "Pleasant Home"). Browse the images for inspiration here.
Image via The University of Michigan Bentley Library
Taking Another Look At Louis Sullivan
John Celuch has put together an amazing body of photographic work documenting Louis Sullivan's "jewel box" banks. You can see his photos and order prints to put in your own home at his website.
Image copyright John Celuch
Get Your Sullivan Fix
Here's another chance to not to get any work done this morning. Check out the digital archive of Louis H. Sullivan Architectural Ornaments from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville collection. See it here.
Image via Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Eshelman Pottery
PrairieMod reader, John T. sent me a link to the ceramic work of Paul Eshelman. I hadn't checked out Paul's work in a while and cruised over to his site to see what was new. Paul's making some very cool stuff, Beautiful and Useful! See more of Paul's work here.
Image copyright Paul Eshelman
Pop-Up Tableware
Found this interesting use of "pop-up" paper design via MocoLoco by Katinka Versendaal, who created a series of tableware that folds away when not in use.See it here.
Image via MocoLoco
Prepare To Get No Work Done Today...
We just got very exciting news from the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Research Center! Thanks to a grant and a year worth of work, many of the historic images in their extensive collection have now been put into a search-able online database. Check it out here.
Image copyright The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
LEGO Robie
I stumbled across Flickr images of this LEGO model of the Robie House, which was built and displayed at
Brickworld 2009. It is 162 studs x 54
studs and is built on a 1 stud
to 1 ft scale. Pretty impressive! See all the images here.
Image copyright Flickr user ie10421
Just My Type
Over the weekend I visited a museum that anyone interested in graphic design, printing and typography is definitely going to want to see. Read more after the jump...
Houston, We Have A Usonian
Here's a great article on the history and restoration plans behind Houston's Parks and Recreation Department architecturally significant Usonian-esque Gragg Park office that ties-in with NASA. Read about it here.
Image via City of Houston website
CubeDude Rocks
LEGO Boba Fett? Where's LEGO Boba Fett? I stumbled across Pixar animator Angus MacLane's Flickr Pool, featuring his super-cool "CubeDude" LEGO figures. He's done an amazing job of creating so many different characters and people out of bricks, you'll marvel at each one. See them all here.
Image by Scott Clark
A Look At Louis
Here's a link to a short video clip from t he upcoming documentary "Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture." See it here.
Image via YouTube
The Houses Of William Bernoudy
Here's a link to a slideshow of images that feature some of the house designs of Progressive architect, William Bernoudy. See it here.
Image via columbiamissourian.com
The Roycroft Campus Today
Did you enjoy the recent PBS special on Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters? Then you'll want to watch this video showcasing the Roycroft Campus as visitors can experience it today. See it here.
Image via wrightnowinbuffalo.com
11th Annual Walter Burley Griffin Society Meeting
The 11th Annual meeting of the Walter Burley Griffin Society of America will be held in Anna, Illinois on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Griffin-designed Stinson Memorial Library and topics will include the library, Bruce Goff's Duncan House and Anna Pottery. Afternoon tours will include additional sites in Anna, the Union County Historical Museum in Cobden and then the Duncan House. Follow the link to visit the WBGSoA's website and to find out more on participating.
Image via The Stinson Memorial Library
See These Horses
If you caught the recent PBS special on Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters, then you may have caught a glimpse at a sweet set of whimsical seahorse fireplace andirons. Sotheby's has a rare pair of these andirons up for bidding in their Important 20th Century Design auction. See more here.
Image via Sotheby's
Howe Online
PrairieMod reader, Eric S., sent me the exciting news that the The University of Minnesota has digitized several of their John H. Howe (chief draftsman for Frank Lloyd Wright) drawings and uploaded them to their website. Check it out here.
Image via The University of Minnesota
John Geiger's Digital Cause For Architecture
Former Taliesin Apprentice, John W. Geiger, has undertaken a really exciting website documenting his experiences while working with Frank Lloyd Wright and his personal ideas regarding the geometry behind Wright's architecture. One of the first article explorations of this architectural geometry discusses Wright's Oak Park home. Read more by following the link.
Image copyright John W. Geiger
Houses In Review
A PrairieMod reader sent us a link to a great website chock-full of examples of cutting-edge Contemporary-designed residences. I'm especially taken with this wood-slatted lake cabin by Taylor_Smyth Architects. See them all here.
Image via archinnovations.com
Off The Ground
I'm really digging the simple, yet elegant construction approach to these "Off the Ground" tables by Jochem Faudet. Geometric tabletops are held aloft by folded
sheet metal legs that grip any 90° or 120° corners. Check out more here.
Image via MocoLoco
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