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Detroit Area Art Deco Society Michigan Modernism Preview Party
It’s preview party time for the Detroit Area Art Deco Society (DAADS) as the mid-century enthusiasts open up the Michigan Modernism Exposition on April 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 p.m. The annual art deco affair offers you and your guests first … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, Detroit Area Art Deco Society, Michigan, Modernism
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Lafayette Park National Historic Landmark RFP
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority, State Historic Preservation Office (“Authority”) is seeking a firm that is authorized to do business in Michigan to write a National Historic Landmark (“NHL”) nomination for Lafayette Park in Detroit, Michigan. Lafayette Park is … Continue reading
McGregor Memorial Conference Center National Historic Landmark RFP
The State Historic Preservation Office of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“Authority” or “SHPO”) is seeking an individual or firm that is authorized to do business in Michigan to write a National Historic Landmark (“NHL”) nomination for the Minoru … Continue reading
AIA Detroit House Tour 2011
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Detroit chapter invites you to join the 2011 AIA Bloomfield/Bloomfield Hills House Tour. Touring these homes, designed by AIA architects, will envelop participants in the rich history of residential design. From post-industrial through mid-century … Continue reading
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Tagged AIA, Architecture, Detroit, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gunnar Birkerts, Michigan, Modernism, Saarinen
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DAADS presents “An Evening at the Turkel House”
Join the Detroit Area Art Deco Society for an evening of architecture, music, and design. Enjoy a lovely selection of hors d’oeuvres, hand-selected wines, beverages, and a silent auction. The Wendell Harrison Swing Trio is ready to set the tone … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, Detroit Area Art Deco Society, Frank Lloyd Wright, Michigan, Modernism, Turkel, Usonian
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“Minoru Yamasaki’s Search for Fusion: Tranquility and Delight”
Henry Guthard is a founding member of the Yamasaki firm with experience gained in four decades as design engineer, Director of Engineering and Director of Projects Management. Appointed by Yamasaki to serve as business manager of the New York World … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Detroit, Michigan, Modernism, Wayne State University, Yamasaki
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GM’s “Damsels of Design”
Our thanks to Leslie Edwards, Interim Director of the Cranbrook Archives, for sharing this Wired.com story that discusses the work, accomplishments, and challenges of women involved in automobile design. The story points out that Harley J. Earl, General Motors’ long-time Vice President of … Continue reading
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Tagged Design, Detroit, General Motors, Harley Earl, Michigan, Modernism
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The Detroit Area Art Deco Society plays host to DOCOMOMO Tour Day
The Detroit Area Art Deco Society is happy to announce DOcumentation and COservation of the MOdern MOvement‘s upcoming Third Annual North America Tour Day 2009, scheduled for the weekend of October 10, 2009. We are proud to note that this … Continue reading
