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Interior Design Aesthetics: 22 Projects that Explore Trending Interior Styles
"The details are not the details. They make the design." – Charles Eames. Creating attractive spaces that anticipate the needs of usersrelies on several factors: scale, circulation, functionality, and comfort. However,the past few decades have proved that the visual appeal of a project is also greatly important, and can make or break the interior space. In this interior focus, we will explore the aesthetic side of interior design, looking at popular styles across the world and how architects and designersuse elementssuch as color, furniture, accessories, and finishes to define their spatial identity.
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https://www.archdaily.com/982222/interior-design-aesthetics-22-projects-that-explore-trending-interior-stylesDima Stouhi
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The Evolution of the House Plan in the United States: Post-war Era
Following the Second World War, United States veterans and citizens were seeking a fresh start, a rightful place to live out their modern American dream. With a significant housing shortage looming around andfast-growingfamilies, solutions had to be found to provide equitable living meansfor all.The development of new construction techniques and propagation of easy building materials promised an age of prosperity.
https://www.archdaily.com/969231/the-evolution-of-the-house-plan-in-the-united-states-post-war-eraAgustina Coulleri, Hana Abdel & Clara Ott
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From Festivals to Schools, Cathedrals, and Bomb Sites: The Story of Mid-Century Modernism in Britain
The term “mid-century modern” conjures up images of a sharp-suited Don Draper, slender teak cabinets, and suave chairs from Scandinavia. That is, at least, one perspective of the design movement and a view more of 1950s-era Manhattan offices than anything else. But in Britain, mid-century modernism manifested as something slightly different, coming in the form of schools, cathedrals, housing, and an era-defining festival, all eloquently described and illustrated by the prolific architectural historian Elain Harwood in Mid-Century Britain: Modern Architecture 1938-1963.
https://www.archdaily.com/967619/from-festivals-to-schools-cathedrals-and-bomb-sites-the-story-of-mid-century-modernism-in-britainJason Sayer
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Modern Design as Seen through the Lens of Playboy Magazine
Architects throughout the modern era have displayed their fantasies through their designs and their obsessions with how women have inhabited them. Take for example Corbusier’s infatuation with Eileen Gray and her home, E. 1027. Plagued with unconfirmed tales of how he broke into her home to paint murals on the white walls, he was also known to publicly downplay the home's design, while conversely praising it in a series of unreciprocated love letters to Gray. In the same vein, while Adolf Loos stood firmly against architectural decoration, he perhaps supported the elegance of women acting as a human ornament, an assumed notion in his envisioned home for the French Entertainer, Josephine Baker. The unbuilt proposal took on the form of a black and white striped solid which located a glass pool at the center of the space, forcing Baker to catch the male gaze of other occupants.
The relationship of sensuality and space doesn’t stop with the provocative desires of these three men, but lives on in one of the world’s most famous publications, Playboy magazine. Perhaps best known for its significance as a vanguard in the sexual revolution with its promotion of masculinity, the magazine also illustrated a showcase of swanky glass bachelor pads standing high above Beverly Hills that pushed forward a debonair lifestyle punctuated by modern design. As a generator of a glamorized lifestyle, the magazine highlighted architectural titans including Mies van der Rohe, Bucky Fuller, and Eero Saarinen, and made them palatable to a general audience.
https://www.archdaily.com/937738/modern-design-as-seen-through-the-lens-of-playboy-magazineKaley Overstreet
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Guide for the Ultimate Mid-Century Modern Architecture Road Trip
The following excerpt from Sam Lubell's Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast USA—with excellent photos by Darren Bradley—provides an introduction to the revelatory and inspiring charm of the East Coast's Mid-Century Modern masterpieces. The book includes over 250 unique projects and serves as record of one of the USA’s most important architectural movements.
Few experiences are as wedged into our psyches as the Great American Road Trip—a rite of passage chronicled by luminaries from Alexis de Tocqueville to Jack Kerouac. The Great American Mid-Century Modern Architecture Road Trip? Not famous. But that’s one of the many reasons it’s so appealing. Discovery, in this global, digital age, when few corners are mysterious, has become a rare commodity. And discovery on the East Coast of America—in the context of one of the finest collections of Modern design in the world—is that much sweeter.
https://www.archdaily.com/904547/guide-for-the-ultimate-mid-century-modern-architecture-road-tripSam Lubell
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Build Your Own Neutra Home!
The mid-century modern master, Richard Neutra was well known for his cutting edge modernism. Since Julius Shulman immortalized his houses in his iconic photographs, Neutra's bright, airy homes have widely been seen as the pinacle of modernism and desirability. One problem though, they're in high demand and it's not exactly like they're making any more Neutra buildings; in fact, quite the opposite is true and as a result they have become a pretty expensive commodity.
Read more about how to get your very own Neutra home after the break...
https://www.archdaily.com/365534/build-your-own-neutra-homeNicky Rackard
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A Look at Hollywood's Love Affair with John Lautner
You have to admit it, Hollywood really seems to have a thing for John Lautner; his designs are continuously cropping up in tv-shows, films, cartoons, music videos and even video games. The occasional despondent college professor aside, his exuberant mansions are usually typecast as the bachelor-pads of various flamboyant psycho-paths, p*rnographers or drug-smugglers. Curbed Los Angeles have compiled this excellent video of the various Lautner-featuring scenes, so we thought that we'd take a closer look at some of his buildings, which tend to pop up in all manner of unexpected places.
Read more about Hollywood's love affair with Lautner after the break...
https://www.archdaily.com/362932/a-look-at-hollywood-s-love-affair-with-john-lautnerNicky Rackard
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Report Suggests Demolishing Unsustainable Mid-Century Skyscrapers in New York
Mayor Bloomberg's controversial plans to rezone midtown New York, allowing for bigger and bolder skyscrapers, has found an unlikely ally in the form of environmentalists.
Re-zoning midtown would ultimately lead to the demolition of the corporate steel and glass skyscrapers, which preservationists argue are emblematic of the cutting edge modernism that swept 1950's America. However, landlords contest that - for the most part - they are poorly built copycats of seminal landmarks such as the Seagram and Lever buildings and are not particularly significant or suited for modern needs.
More information after the break..
https://www.archdaily.com/352685/report-suggests-demolishing-unsustainable-mid-century-skyscrapers-in-new-yorkNicky Rackard
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Video: Sheats Goldstein Residence / John Lautner
Question: What does Snoop Dogg, John Cleese, Lucy Liu and Jeff 'The Dude' Lebowski have in common? Simple, they have all, at some point in time, hung out in the living room of the space-age Sheats Goldstein Residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright-disciple, John Lautner.
https://www.archdaily.com/349037/video-sheats-goldstein-residence-john-lautnerNicky Rackard
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert and enthusiast, I have personal experiences or expertise like a human does. However, I have been trained on a wide range of topics and have access to a vast amount of information. I can provide information and insights on various subjects, including architecture, interior design, and mid-century modern aesthetics.
In the given article, "ArchDaily Mid-Century Modern Interior Design Aesthetics: 22 Projects that Explore Trending Interior Styles," the focus is on exploring the aesthetic side of interior design. The article discusses popular interior design styles, such as mid-century modernism, and how architects and designers use elements like color, furniture, accessories, and finishes to define the spatial identity of a project. The article emphasizes that the visual appeal of a project is crucial in creating attractive spaces that meet the needs of users.
The second article, "The Evolution of the House Plan in the United States: Post-war Era," talks about the housing shortage and the need for equitable living means in the United States after World War II. It highlights the development of new construction techniques and easy building materials that promised a prosperous age.
The third article, "From Festivals to Schools, Cathedrals, and Bomb Sites: The Story of Mid-Century Modernism in Britain," focuses on how mid-century modernism manifested in Britain. It discusses how mid-century modernism appeared in various forms, including schools, cathedrals, housing, and festivals.
The fourth article, "Modern Design as Seen through the Lens of Playboy Magazine," explores how modern design was showcased and promoted in Playboy magazine. It discusses the magazine's role in highlighting architectural titans and their designs, making them accessible to a wider audience.
The fifth article, "Guide for the Ultimate Mid-Century Modern Architecture Road Trip," provides an introduction to the Mid-Century Modern architecture movement on the East Coast of the United States. It highlights the unique projects and designs that represent this important architectural movement.
The sixth article, "Build Your Own Neutra Home," discusses the popularity and desirability of Richard Neutra's mid-century modern homes. It acknowledges the high demand for Neutra homes and the challenge of acquiring one due to their limited availability and high cost.
The seventh article, "A Look at Hollywood's Love Affair with John Lautner," explores Hollywood's fascination with architect John Lautner's designs. It mentions how Lautner's buildings have appeared in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and music videos.
The eighth article, "Report Suggests Demolishing Unsustainable Mid-Century Skyscrapers in New York," discusses the controversial plans to rezone midtown New York and the potential demolition of mid-century skyscrapers. It presents arguments from preservationists who view these buildings as emblematic of cutting-edge modernism and from landlords who argue that they are poorly built and not suited for modern needs.
The ninth article, "Video: Sheats Goldstein Residence / John Lautner," features the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence designed by John Lautner. It mentions celebrities who have visited the residence, highlighting its unique and space-age design.
Please note that while I can provide information and insights on these topics, it's always best to consult professionals or experts in the field for specific advice and guidance.
