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Atomic Ranch is dedicated to showcasing midcentury homes, spanning from 1940s ranch-style neighborhoods to architect-designed modernist residences from the 1960s. Our quarterly magazine focuses on budget-friendly ideas and renovations for homeowners, providing tips to enhance your home’s appeal both inside and outside.

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Ruth Rivera Marín: Expressing Cultural Identity Through Architecture

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

A prominent Mexican architect during the mid century period was Ruth Rivera Marín. Although Rivera died young, at age 42, she made many significant contributions to the field of architecture during her lifetime, leaving behind a lasting legacy and paving the way for future women architects and designers. Early LifeRuth Rivera Marín was a groundbreaking architect during the mid century in Mexico, and also a pioneer for women in her field. Photo from unknown/fair use.
Luis Barragán: Spaces for Serenity

3 weeks 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.
Modern Makers: Submaterial

1 month 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.
Modern Makers: Submaterial

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.
Discover The Modern Garden: The Outdoor Architecture of Mid-Century America

2 months 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.
Brass Menagerie: Mid Century Brass Collectibles

2 months 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.
MCM Products in Primary Colors

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Hritik Godara |Ian McMaster

Bring your favorite room to life with these MCM products in primary colors, the essential building blocks of color. And of course, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube for more Atomic Ranch articles, house tours, and ideas! Related TopicsMCM entertainingMCM Furnitureprimary colors
That Palm Springs Style

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

We flock to the desert for the mid-century glamour. But what exactly are the key ingredients for that look? The area’s top design talents share their takes. “Palm Springs design is more than just a style—it’s a lifestyle that evokes a sense of relaxed luxury.
Hidden Sculptures and Landscaping in Southern California

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Here you see cactus, redwood trees and office building in one glance—a juxtaposition that visually articulates the California situation indeed!One of the midcentury’s renowned designers, Isamu Noguchi, was also a sculptor and landscape architect. It may surprise you then to learn that you could find his work tucked away in Costa Mesa, California, in a installation known locally as the Noguchi Garden.
C. Jeré Wall Sculptures: What’s Behind the Famous Signature

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

As a Mid Century Modern interior décor fan, you probably have run across metal sculptures signed “C. Jeré” before. The “C.” is short for “Curtis.” Who was Curtis Jeré? It may surprise some to learn that Curtis Jeré was not a single person, but the name of a metalwork company. Behind the Curtis Jeré name were a pair of artisans, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels.