The desert environment is of great appeal to many artists and architects who find inspiration in the sculptural nature of the landscape, the expansive stretches of sand and saguaros, and a sense of connectedness between land and sky.
A favorite destination in the Arizona desert is the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by architect Will Bruder and featuring one of James Turrell's magical skyspaces...
Since today would have been the 35th U.S. President's 95th birthday, we thought we'd revisit a couple favorite images from our travels to the iconic building, the JFK Library by I.M. Pei. Overlooking the Boston harbor, the site is both monumental and serene at the same time, with extensive glazing allowing for sweeping views where the water fades into the horizon seamlessly.
A couple weeks ago, we stopped by to visit one of the most well-known homes in the discussion of mid-century modernism, Case Study House #8 or the Eames House.
Read MoreA preview of our visit to the Eames House this past weekend...
Read MoreFor more details on the man famous for 'less is more', visit the Mies van der Rohe Society or for those who prefer information presented in a more visual format, take a virtual building tour on YouTube or check out this infographic on his life and work recently shared by ArchDaily.
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