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Chapel of the Holy Cross
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Dome House Cosanti
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Hoover Dam
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Occidental Life Insurance Company Building
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Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument
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Growing up Modern with Edward Durell Stone
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Phoenix 2017
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Previous Events
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About the National Symposium
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Moonscape of the Mind: Japanese American Design after Internment
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Two significant modern homes designated in Tucson
Two significant modern homes in the Tucson, AZ region have recently received official recognition as historic landmarks. Due to an increase in population growth in the mid twentieth 20th century, Tucson saw a correlated rise in construction during that time. Now, thanks to organizations such as Tucson Preservation Foundation, they are beginning to receive the attention and recognition that they deserve. In 2021, both the Beck House, designed by John H. Beck, and Viewpoint/Johnson House, designed by Judith Chafee, were designated as local landmarks.
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How to save 165 tons of precast concrete panels
Architect Fred Guirey and his associates received the commission in 1961 to be the architect for the Arizona Public Service (APS) administrative building. Over the next 60 years, several panels over the walkway developed hairline cracks, making them a safety hazard. Alison King of Modern Phoenix and the firm 180 Degrees Design + Build stepped in to save them from the landfill.
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A midcentury roadtrip through Tour Day 2021
For Tour Day 2021 we were thrilled to have a number of tours return to in-person formats, as well as many tours that offered a hybrid option, allowing attendees from both near and far to participate. This year's events explored the ways that midcentury travel and leisure trends influenced the modern landscape, from residential homes to roadside structures to infrastructre and beyond.
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A Good Night’s Sleep: The Evolution of the Motel Room
The sign beckons you, the building interests you, and the office welcomes you, but the room itself defines most of your motel lodging experience. It is here that the traveler sheds the stress of the road, seeking relaxation and slumber. The success, or lack thereof, of this effort determines the enjoyment of your stay.