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Designing the Good Life
Giller, Norman M.; Nelson, Sarah Giller
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Description for Designing the Good Life
Hardback. Miami Modernism, or MiMo, is the brand of mid-century architecture ubiquitous in the world-famous city. This book offers a look at the architecture of Norman M Giller, one of the early godfathers of MiMo. Discussing technologies, materials, and the key elements of MiMo, it offers an insider's view. It delves into Miami's architectural history. Num Pages: 192 pages, 77 colour & 80 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 3JJP; ACXD2; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 254 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
Miami Modernism, or MiMo, is the exotic brand of mid-century architecture ubiquitous in the world-famous city. ""Designing the Good Life"" is a personal account of the post - World War II movement that shaped a city and defined an era. This captivating story offers a unique look at the architecture of Norman M. Giller, one of the early godfathers of MiMo. Giller made an indelible mark on the urban landscape with architecturally progressive structures ideally suited to their surroundings. Discussing technologies, materials, and the key elements of MiMo, Giller offers an insider's view. He delves into Miami's architectural history to ... Read more
Miami Modernism, or MiMo, is the exotic brand of mid-century architecture ubiquitous in the world-famous city. ""Designing the Good Life"" is a personal account of the post - World War II movement that shaped a city and defined an era. This captivating story offers a unique look at the architecture of Norman M. Giller, one of the early godfathers of MiMo. Giller made an indelible mark on the urban landscape with architecturally progressive structures ideally suited to their surroundings. Discussing technologies, materials, and the key elements of MiMo, Giller offers an insider's view. He delves into Miami's architectural history to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813030715
SKU
V9780813030715
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About Giller, Norman M.; Nelson, Sarah Giller
Norman M. Giller, FAIA, has designed over 10,000 structures during his 60-year career. He has served as chairman of the Florida State Board of Architecture and president of the American Institute of Architects, South Florida Chapter. Art and architectural historian Sarah Giller Nelson is the assistant curator for contemporary art at the Spertus Museum in Chicago.
Reviews for Designing the Good Life
There is a lot more to Mid-Century Modernism than we have yet discovered. This book offers an important look at a neglected aspect of that era's rich architecture and history. - Alan Hess, author of Palm Springs Weekend: The Architecture and Design of a Mid-Century Oasis