DESIGN & LIVING
Revival of Retro Kitchens
The kitchen is known to be the heart of the home. Today we are seeing many designers revive retro trends from the 60s and 70s. Both eras offer unique design elements that combine functionality with personality.
Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, 1978
The Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, California, is one of the most famous examples of architect Frank Gehry's deconstructivist style.
Bubble House by architect Maurice Medcalfe in New York, 1969
The same year the man landed on the moon, architect Maurice Medcalfe designed The Bubble House. Located at East 71st Street in the Upper East Side…
The Rise & Fall of Glamorous Airline Interiors
The interior design of airplanes in the 1960s and 1970s reflected the cultural trends and technological advancements of the time, often emphasizing luxury, style, and innovation. These decades were considered the "Golden Age of Air Travel”…
Iconic Italian Sofas
Italian design in the 1960s and 1970s was marked by a distinct blend of innovation and tradition, reflecting both social changes and advancements in materials and technology.
Villa Sayer by Marcel Breuer
Villa Sayer in Normandy is another significant residential project designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1970s. It represents Breuer’s exploration of modernist design principles in the context of a more rural, French setting.
Ricardo Fasanello
Ricardo Fasanello is a notable Brazilian furniture designer recognized for his unique approach that combines modern aesthetics with functionality.
Inside Ward Bennett’s New York Apartment
Bennett himself referred to the building as a “Manhattan A-frame.” The historic Dakota was constructed between 1880 and 1884 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Pierre Paulin’s Château La Coste
The Château La Coste exhibition lies within the Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium. Paulin’s designs and Niemeyer’s vision create an otherworldly experience with the buildings curvaceous forms complementing Paulin’s serpentine-like storage units and organic biomorphic sofas.
Designer Joseph D'Urso
Joseph D'Urso (1937–2002) was a prominent American interior and furniture designer known for his minimalist and functional designs that emphasized simplicity and elegance.
Architect Harry Gesner
Harry Gesner is a prominent American architect known for his innovative designs and use of unconventional materials in architecture.
Round House by architect Eddie Parker, 1962
Located in Dallas, Texas and situated on nearly half an acre, this architectural marvel is a sophisticated mix of vintage and modern elements that incorporate natural stone, wood, and glass.
Featured: Brutalist Furniture
Brutalist design is an architectural and artistic movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its stark, rugged aesthetic and the use of raw materials.
Architect Bruce Goff
American architect Bruce Goff is known for his out-of-this-world, eclectic, modernist homes. nearly 500 of them span across the mid-west, of which only a handful remain.
Fire Island Pines Architecture
Known for its mid-century architecture, Fire Island Pines also has a unique past serving as a haven for tastemakers in the 1960s and 70s.
Warm Wood Panelled Interiors
Wood paneling brings a sense of nature indoors, with its grains, knots, and varying tones creating a visually appealing backdrop. It adds depth and texture to a room, often becoming a focal point or enhancing the overall ambiance.
The Beaton House by architect Arthur Mudry, 1965
Located in West Vancouver’s coastal forest sits The Beaton House, a rustic, ethereal pavillion styled home that is rooted on a steep cliffside.