Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II
residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches
(1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph
Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing
houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco
L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United
States. Authors Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown, founders and
publishers of the popular quarterly Atomic Ranch magazine, extol
the virtues of the tract, split-level, rambler home and its many
unique qualities: private front facades, open floor plans, secluded
bedroom wings, walls of glass, and an easy-living lifestyle. From
updated homes with high-end Italian kitchens, terrazzo floors, and
modern furniture to affordable homeowner renovations with eclectic
thrift-store furnishings, Atomic Ranch presents twenty-five homes
showcasing inspiring examples of stylish living through beautiful
color photographs, including before and after shots, design-tip
sidebars, and a thorough resource index.
Atomic Ranch reveals:
Hallmarks of the ranch style
Inspiring original ranch homes
Ranch house transformations and makeovers
Preservation of mid-century neighborhoods
Adding personality to a ranch home
Yards and landscaping
Plus, a helpful resource section and index
General
Imprint: |
Gibbs M. Smith
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
1999 |
First published: |
August 2006 |
Authors: |
Michelle Gringeri - Brown
|
Dimensions: |
256 x 256 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4236-0002-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4236-0002-9 |
Barcode: |
9781423600022 |
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