Tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space. Fully updated 4th edition includes a new chapter on 21st century interior design and a heavily revised chapter on the late 20th century. Embedded in a social and political context, detailed discussions of famous buildings are interspersed with investigations of the domestic vernacular.
The book showcases the evolution of New York interior design from 1935 to 1985, highlighting the distinctive styles of notable designers like Eleanor McMillen Brown and Ward Bennett. It captures the charm of old-world duplexes alongside the sleek aesthetics of modern river and park-view towers, offering a comprehensive look at the city's architectural and design transformations during this period.
"Design After Modernism" reassesses the evolution of modern design, tracing its roots from the Middle Ages to its mid-twentieth-century aesthetic. It explores the transformation of Modernism into a diverse, experimental field, highlighting innovative objects and influential designers while questioning the future legacy of recent creations.
Focusing on the revival of Postmodern design, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the movement across various fields, including architecture and furniture. It profiles influential creators and showcases fifteen iconic homes with their furnishings. Richly illustrated, it combines well-known classics with rare finds, appealing to both enthusiasts and the design-conscious. Contributions from notable figures like Charles Jencks and Denise Scott Brown enhance its authority, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Postmodernism.
This book is a comprehensive collection featuring over five hundred full-color illustrations showcasing the finest modern furniture from the Nordic countries.
Some are widely celebrated - Radio City Music Hall, the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grand Central Station - and others virtually unknown, all warrant preservation. This book is the first to present great landmarked interiors of New York in all their intricate detail, in a visual celebration of space that captures the rich heritage of the city. Located throughout the five boroughs, the interior landmarks include banks, theaters, office building lobbies, restaurants, libraries, and more spaces in which New Yorkers have worked, learned, governed, been entertained, and interacted with their communities for decades