
William Krisel's Palm Springs: Language of Modernism
This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisel’s own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute.
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Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced housing, recreational facilities, and commercial projects in Palm Springs and rest of the Coachella Valley. Contemporary photographs are by architectural photographer Darren Bradley. Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957. Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture. Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary Made in China
Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957.
Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture.
Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary
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This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisel’s own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute.
Ships in 1–2 business days
4.8 · 1017+ reviews
Details
Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced housing, recreational facilities, and commercial projects in Palm Springs and rest of the Coachella Valley. Contemporary photographs are by architectural photographer Darren Bradley. Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957. Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture. Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary Made in China
Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957.
Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture.
Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary
Made in China
Shipping
Ships in 1–2 business days. It usually arrives 2–4 days after it ships.
Shipping: options and costs are shown at checkout. Orders over $180 ship free.
Questions? Email help@midcenturymoderngal.com or call 888-250-8133, 8am–4pm CST. A real person will help you.
This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisel’s own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute.
Ships in 1–2 business days
4.8 · 1017+ reviews
Details
Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced housing, recreational facilities, and commercial projects in Palm Springs and rest of the Coachella Valley. Contemporary photographs are by architectural photographer Darren Bradley. Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957. Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture. Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary Made in China
Heidi Creighton is a midcentury modern enthusiast, writer, collector, and researcher. In 2012, she purchased, restored, and updated a Palm Springs home designed by William Krisel in 1957.
Chris Menrad, a Southern California native, was drawn to Palm Springs in 1999 by its abundance of modernist architecture.
Hardcover with printed dust jacket 224 pages Architecture/Monographs/History/ Contemporary
Made in China
Shipping
Ships in 1–2 business days. It usually arrives 2–4 days after it ships.
Shipping: options and costs are shown at checkout. Orders over $180 ship free.
Questions? Email help@midcenturymoderngal.com or call 888-250-8133, 8am–4pm CST. A real person will help you.
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