Post-Modernism/Contemporary Design

Contemporary design is a style to replace the International style. The development of technology and transportation between countries had evolved during this time, making design more convenient between all continents. One of my favorite designers from this design era that we discussed in class is Charles Eames. I enjoy Eame's designs because the spaces he created brought the industrial look indoors for residential homes while still keeping the cozy feel of a home. Below are examples of some of Eame's exterior and interior designs of his own home and studio:

Current Applications of Contemporary Design:

For contemporary design I viewed Paige's and Samantha's blogs. Paige discussed the different movements of contemporary design along with the green aspects that were introduced during this time. Samantha reflected on the common designers during this period, Kahn and Pelli, and their significant works during this period. Both blogs discussed different aspects from the contemporary design era and I found all tpoics very interesting and different from my own.

References:

• http://ideasgn.com/architecture/designer-home-charles-and-ray-eames-house-studio/
• http://www.inmagz.com/wallbank/25208-inspirational-modern-industrial-decorating-design.jpg
• http://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-industrial-loft-design-idea.jpg
• http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/modern-interior-design-wood-furniture-1.jpg

Rise of the Decorator

"I am going to make everything around me beautiful -- that will be my life." - Elsie de Wolfe

This quote is by far my favorite quote from this period. It establishes the role of an interior designer or in that time, the interior decorator. As design blossomed from Art Deco and onward, the role of an interior decorator became more precedent. With Elsie de Wolfe and Dorothy Draper leading the way, design blossomed from just architect, the spaces came to life with interiors that told a story. Examples of such spaces from both women are below:

Dorothy Draper

Elsie de Wolfe

Current Applications of Interior Design:

For this section I viewed Alex's and Sammy's blogs. Alex discussed Billy Baldwin as another main designer during this time, I found that extremely interesting because he was a big part of the Interior Decorator era. Sammy discussed both designers that I had discussed, Dorothy Draper and Elsie de Wolfe and their importance to design. I found both blogs very interesting to read because both touched on different topics.

References:

• http://www.topdreamer.com/dorothy-draper-interior-designs/
• http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/the-aesthete/2012/10/bathrooms-steven-meisel-elsie-de-wolfe-david-hicks
• http://www.pinterest.com/pin/515943701031856253/
• http://www.elledecor.com/cm/elledecor/images/ib/robert-stilin-home-EDC-1212-01-lgn.jpg

Modernsim

Modernism first surfaced in the early twentieth century with architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Irving Gill, Rudolph Schindler, Richard Neutra, William Lescaze, Philip Goodwin, Edward Stone, Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Eero Saarinen, and so many others. With such brilliant architects, the ideas of modernism pushed the limits of design. Some of my favorite works were those of Frank Lloyd Wright, as he is one of the most famous for his designs and also very well-known in the Midwest. 

Above is an image of a day school in Elgin, IL designed by Frank Llyod Wright in the 1920's.

Above is an image of Frank Lloyd Wright's infamous La Miniatura house.

Below are images of furniture that were commonly used in Frank Lloyd Wright homes and are currently used today in modern design.

For Modernism I viewed Megan Y.'s and Allison's blogs. In Megan's blog she discussed multiple architects like Irving Gill and Rudolph Schindler, I liked viewing her blog because she discussed multiple architects and gave a different view from my blog. In Allison's blog she also discussed Frank Lloyd Wright and his works in the Midwest, she mainly discussed the Hollyhock house which I found interesting because I did not discuss that house in my blog. Both blogs were very interesting and different from my blog entry.

References

• http://www.wbez.org/blog/lee-bey/2011-07-14/elgin-day-school-close-leaving-uncertain-future-campus-designed-frank-lloyd-
• http://millardhouse.com/mhouse237/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/a_splash-2.jpg
• http://st.houzz.com/simgs/1bc1af650d4208f3_4-1850/asian-dining-chairs.jpg
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