Any design maven is aware that America's West Coast is chockfull of historic mid-century modern architecture designed by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Rudolph Schindler, John Lautner, and Richard Neutra. Of course, there's more than just the most infamous icons, but where to begin? Whether you're planning a big West Coast excursion or want to brush up on your midcentury modern history, “Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: West Coast USA” by architecture critic Sam Lubell can help.

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Authored by Sam Lubell, this handy travel guide features over 250 Mid-Century Modern projects all neatly organized into color-coded chapters that cover the Pacific Northwest region of Washington and Oregon, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and San Diego. Each entry is accompanied by historic tidbits from Lubell, project data, and stunning photos by architectural photographer Darren Bradley.

Plus, Lubell shares how to best view hidden gems and points out previously unknown midcentury modern examples. Readers can also learn about the differences in Googie styles found in Southern California, the Case-Study homes, and Brutalism. The travel guide concludes with a visitor information section for the public buildings and a glossary of architectural terms.

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