The Distinct Modernism of San Diego (wholesale) George Nelson

The Distinct Modernism of San Diego (wholesale) George NelsonThe Distinct Modernism of San Diego uncovers a vibrant, yet often overlooked chapter of Californias architectural history. While the modernist landmarks of Los Angeles and San Francisco dominate the narrative, San Diego fostered its own distinctive architectural languagerooted not in European influence, but in the pioneering vision of Irving J. Gill. Tracing a lineage of architects who were born, raised, or built their careers in San Diego, this book

Craig Ellwood: Remembering The Thin Man seeks to illuminate a decades-long relationship between the two architects

and Daniel Lopez-Perez

His early career was accelerated by producing three projects for Arts & Architecture -- designing Case Study House(s) 16

the Great Depression and World War II

images and interviews to tell the story of the region’s modernist history

hand-numbered slipcase gathers the three books together - Craig Ellwood: Life is a Bottomless Barrel

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Architect traces Richards’ time as a young building designer

and the size of projects they produced

evolving from designing small private residences to producing large-scale commercial

Julius Shulman: Modern La Jolla

The Sensuous Environment: Sim Bruce Richards