Author Archives: MI SHPO
Frank Lloyd Wright at Twilight
Frank Lloyd Wright at Twilight Thursday, July 18, 2013 A rare chance to visit the Wright-designed Goetsch-Winckler House in Okemos, Michigan. Fundraiser for the Michigan State University Museum, the science and culture museum at MSU In conjunction with the special … Continue reading
a2modern presents “Threads” an evening with Steve Frykholm and Clark Malcolm of Herman Miller, Inc.
a2modern is pleased to partner with Susan Monroe owner of Three Chairs, Co., and Steve Frykholm and Clark Malcolm of Herman Miller, Inc., in a presentation of “Threads.” Threads is the story of Herman Miller’s history of design, openness to … Continue reading
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Tagged a2modern, Ann Arbor, Herman Miller, Michigan, Modernism, Threads
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East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970
East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970 MSU Museum Ground Floor, April 28 – August 18, 2013 Opening Reception: Sunday, April 28, 2-4 PM. Gallery Talk at 3PM download a postcard for the exhibit East Lansing itself is on exhibit at … Continue reading
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Tagged Bandes, East Lansing, Goetsch-Winckler, Michigan, Michigan State University, Modern, Modernism, Museum
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Registration Now Open for MICHIGAN MODERN: Design that Shaped America, A Symposium, June 13-16, 2013
MICHIGAN MODERN: Design that Shaped America Cranbrook Educational Community, Bloomfield Hills, June 13-16, 2013 To learn more about the event, download the symposium registration brochure. For a printer-friendly copy of the symposium brochure, click here. To request a hard … Continue reading
a2modern lecture: Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography
Mark your calendars for a2modern’s Spring lecture April 3rd by John Comazzi, author of Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography. Please join us for a presentation that will highlight the life and career of Balthazar Korab, one of the most celebrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Architect of Photography, Balthazar Korab, John Comazzi, Michigan, Modernism, Saarinen, University of Michigan
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Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America UPDATE
Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America UPDATE An Exhibition and Symposium at the Cranbrook Educational Community June 2013 Michigan’s industry and design intertwined creating an epicenter of modern design. Michigan visionaries touched nearly every aspect of American life. Detroit’s automobile … Continue reading
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Tagged "Design that Shaped America", Cranbrook, Exhibition, Michigan Modern, Symposium
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Home Research Workshop with a2modern
a2modern workshop: How to explore the history of your home Have you ever wondered what stories your house might be able to tell? No matter the age of your home, this workshop will help you uncover its fascinating history. A … Continue reading
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Tagged a2modern, Bentley Historical Library, research, Workshop
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Balthazar Korab
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Balthazar Korab on January 15, 2013. Balthazar Korab was born in 1926 in Hungary and studied architecture at the Polytechnicum in Budapest. In 1949, he fled Hungary’s communist government, emigrating … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Balthazar Korab, Michigan, Mid-Century, Modernism, Photography
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S. Glen Paulsen
We were saddened to learn of the passing of noted Michigan architect, S. Glen Paulsen. Mr. Paulsen passed away on November 25, 2012. His obituary follows: Michigan architect S. Glen Paulsen died at the age of 95 on November 25, … Continue reading
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Midgaard (Lautner Cottage)
Few people realize this, but noted California architect John Lautner was born and educated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (before enrolling at Taliesin). Perhaps best known as the architect of Chemosphere, Lautner’s architectural career began much, much earlier. As a young … Continue reading
