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5 days ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

Those seeking a reprieve from the chaos of everyday life would do well to spend some time relaxing in one of Luis Barragán’s tranquil, meditative spaces. This Mexican architect and engineer brought European modernist influences to his buildings and outdoor spaces in Mexico while imbuing them with color, light and spirit. Life and InfluencesLuis Barragán Luis Barragán was awarded the Pritzker Prize for his architectural achievements.

3 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Rashmi Singh

Nothing completes a Mid Century Modern space quite like the element of texture. Submaterial knows this well. As a design studio that produces everything from wall art to room dividers to artful curiosities that are often also functional, Submaterial has been specializing in artful texture for almost two decades. The company was founded by David Hamlin in 2006 in Seattle. David was a natural creative with stints in lighting design (he did shop windows for Nordstrom) and magazine cover illustration.

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

Nothing completes a Mid Century Modern space quite like the element of texture. Submaterial knows this well. As a design studio that produces everything from wall art to room dividers to artful curiosities that are often also functional, Submaterial has been specializing in artful texture for almost two decades. The company was founded by David Hamlin in 2006 in Seattle. David was a natural creative with stints in lighting design (he did shop windows for Nordstrom) and magazine cover illustration.

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

When asked to describe Mid Century Modern design, most people focus on buildings and interiors. Equally enthralling, however, are MCM gardens and outdoor spaces. Those who want to learn more about the history and design of modernist gardens should explore the pages of The Modern Garden: The Outdoor Architecture of Mid-Century America, by Pierluigi Serraino.

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

These mid century brass collectibles are big on vintage style. Brass has been used in decorative objects since antiquity. But in the 1960s, it took a peculiar and charming form as shiny objets d’art. Small, often animal-shaped, figures became wildly popular decorative accents, continuing a trend that began in the Art Deco era. However, in the mid-century, their forms became simplified and stylized, just as everything else in modernist aesthetics.