Michigan Modern: Design That Shaped America is an impressive collection of important essays touching on all aspects of Michigan’s architecture and design heritage. The Great Lakes State has always been known for its contributions to twentieth-century manufacturing; but it’s only beginning to receive wide attention for its contributions to Modern design and architecture. Brian D. Conway; Michigan’s State Historic Preservation Officer; and Amy L. Arnold; project manager for Michigan Modern; have curated nearly thirty essays and interviews from a number of prominent architects; academics; architectural historians; journalists; and designers; including historian Alan Hess; designers Mira Nakashima; Ruth Adler Schnee; and Todd Oldham; and architect Gunnar Birkerts; describing Michigan’s contributions to Modern design in architecture; automobiles; furniture and education.
#986130 in Books Steven George Bustin 2007-04-09 2007-04-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .51 x 6.00l; .68 #File Name: 1419658840226 pagesISBN13: 9781419658846Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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