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The Mid-Century Modern Garden - Capturing the Classic Style (Hardcover)
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The Mid-Century Modern Garden - Capturing the Classic Style (Hardcover)
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A lavishly illustrated exploration of the prevalent architecture
and landscaping style of the mid-century period (c.1940-1970) and
its links with modern-day living, this sumptuous garden design book
features examples of contemporary interpretations of the style as
well as expert advice and tips on how you can achieve the style for
yourself. In the second half of the twentieth century, outdoor
living was born. Even modest homes were open plan with large
picture windows that brought the outside in - and a deck or
platform was the perfect answer to extending living outdoors. These
lived-in spaces were easy to maintain with their limited plant
palette and focus on structure and hard landscaping. They offered a
space in which to relax and enjoy valuable leisure time, a pursuit
that is as relevant now as it was then. Contrast was the design
dynamic - a response to the energy that was fuelled by people's
hope for a bright future after the Second World War. Outdoors this
translated into a lively interplay of textures and colours between
hardscaping materials, pieces of outdoor art and striking specimen
plants. The first part of this seminal book charts the evolution of
the MCM aesthetic starting with Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Usonion'
houses and finishing with Cliff May's ranch houses looking at
spaces outside and within and design influences from Europe. The
second part focuses on classic and contemporary interpretations of
the style in exceptional gardens from all over the world. It offers
a unique insight into this period of seismic shift in garden design
and will be a rich source of inspiration for garden makers today.
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