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Archives for April 2015

Modern Architectural Photography: mid century pioneers

Modern Architectural Photography: mid century pioneers

RIBA Photograph Curator Justine Sambrook reveals the ways in which Modern architectural photography communicated the new post-war interior aesthetic.

Category: Architecture, Interiors

Mid century typeface: a reflection of Modern architecture

Mid century typeface: a reflection of Modern architecture

When I think of the sculptural teak of a Juhl or Wegner armchair, or the fluidity of Saarinen’s Tulip chair, or the organic curves of the Eames’ bent ply, I think of warmer stuff. I think of the rich sparkle generated by mid century typeface like Caledonia and Century Expanded.

Category: Furniture & Objects

James Leonard chair: bringing modern design to the classroom

James Leonard chair: bringing modern design to the classroom

With the now-scarce X202, or ‘Master’s’ chair, James Leonard brought Scandinavian Modernism into the post-war classroom, making perhaps one of the most under-recognised contributions to British 20th century design.

Category: Furniture & Objects

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