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Articles by Darren Bradley
Tour a Modern San Diego Home That Was Completely Constructed and Decorated During the Pandemic
Perched on a rugged terrace along the San Diego coast, the affluent beach community of Encinitas is dotted with craftsman- and ranch-style homes that help give the municipality its authentic, laid back surfer vibe. So when architect Soheil Nakhshab, whose work often employs a minimalist, midcentury aesthetic, was commissioned to design and build a home there last year, he aimed to create a modern dwelling that would gracefully interact with the more traditional neighboring properties.
MAD's "hillside village" creates inner-city oasis in Beverly Hills
A "hillside village" has appeared in Beverly Hills, California. Named Gardenhouse, the greenery-covered project is the latest in a long line of remarkable works by Chinese firm MAD Architects and is designed to offer residents a pleasant escape from the bustle of city life. First unveiled back in 2015, Gardenhouse was created in collaboration with Gruen Associates and Rottet Studio, and is located at 8600 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
Road Trip Reading: Making Architecture the Journey
3 of 4 “Photographer Darren Bradley and I hit the road for several trips to make this endeavor possible. Along the way, from the icons of the architectural canon to the superlative surprises, we took in the beauty and technical prowess of these structures, gaining a clearer understanding of what makes great architecture. This architectural adventure proved for us—and will for you—an unambiguously inspiring experience.
Ten Mid-Century Modern Buildings to Plan an American Road Trip Around
Fallingwater, Pennsylvania, Frank Lloyd WrightPhotography by Darren Bradley Extraordinary architecture along the USA’s east coast October 24, 2018 The great American road trip is a rite of passage glorified by numerous literary icons, filmmakers and photographers alike, but in Phaidon’s new tome, Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: East Coast USA, writer Sam Lubell and photographer Darren Bradley challenge the reader to uncover the east coast’s rich architectural stories on a route...
The best midcentury motels for a California road trip
Via Shawn Clover, Flickr creative commons Travel back in time to the golden age of motels By Jenna Chandler@jennakchandler Updated Feb 4, 2020, 4:10pm PST View as Map By Jenna Chandler@jennakchandler Updated Feb 4, 2020, 4:10pm PST Photo by Via Shawn Clover, Flickr creative commons In the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, wholesome American families embarking on road trip vacations actually wanted to stay in motels. They weren’t just affordable and convenient—they were in fashion.
Wildwood: The East Coast Capital of Googie... uh, I mean Doo-Wop
Wildwood, on Cape May in New Jersey, is the undisputed capital of Googie modernist architecture on the East Coast. In fact, there's probably a higher concentration of architecture of this type here than anywhere else in the world. But it's also disappearing at an alarming rate. The Wildwoods, as the combined communities are known (it's frankly impossible to tell where one city starts and the other ends), has always been a vacation resort.
Robin Boyd Time Capsule in Canberra
Photo ©Darren Bradley I finally had the opportunity to visit one of the most interesting and beautiful homes in Canberra. This home, designed by renowned Melbourne architect Robin Boyd in 1963, demonstrates Boyd’s willingness to experiment with new ideas, and even borrow a few from others.
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