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The Houses of Richard B. Isenhour: Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky

R.L. Isenhour

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Description:Today the term "mid-century modern" designates a design movement in American housing that began after World War II. The postwar era was a time of new beginnings, with some designers creating a new look in housing for the modern age.Along with architects across the nation, Kentucky's Richard B. Isenhour focused on new design goals — simple lines, open living areas, connection to the outdoors, and use of natural materials. Fulfilling these goals resulted in houses that were attractive and livable. Even after a number of years, the distinctive element tying Isenhour's work together is this atmosphere of a comfortable and relaxing living space.This book details 43 houses designed and built by Richard Isenhour in the Lexington, Kentucky, area from 1956 to 1978. Presented chronologically, the book shows the evolution of one mid-century designer.Current photographs are combined with Richard Isenhour's original drawings, sketches, and photos. The result is a body of work executed in mid-century, which remains relevant today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Houses of Richard B. Isenhour: Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky. To get started finding The Houses of Richard B. Isenhour: Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 160

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Butler Books

Release: 2014

ISBN: 1935497901

Description: Today the term "mid-century modern" designates a design movement in American housing that began after World War II. The postwar era was a time of new beginnings, with some designers creating a new look in housing for the modern age.Along with architects across the nation, Kentucky's Richard B. Isenhour focused on new design goals — simple lines, open living areas, connection to the outdoors, and use of natural materials. Fulfilling these goals resulted in houses that were attractive and livable. Even after a number of years, the distinctive element tying Isenhour's work together is this atmosphere of a comfortable and relaxing living space.This book details 43 houses designed and built by Richard Isenhour in the Lexington, Kentucky, area from 1956 to 1978. Presented chronologically, the book shows the evolution of one mid-century designer.Current photographs are combined with Richard Isenhour's original drawings, sketches, and photos. The result is a body of work executed in mid-century, which remains relevant today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Houses of Richard B. Isenhour: Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky. To get started finding The Houses of Richard B. Isenhour: Mid-Century Modern in Kentucky, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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