Mid-Century Modernism can is from the 1950s through 1960 and architecturally it can be seen with the following characteristics:

• Flat Roof
• Angular Details
• Asymmetrical Profiles
• Plentiful amount of glass walls
• Bi-Level Structures
• Clean Lines
• Open Floor Plan
• Use of Warm Earthy Nature-Inspired Color Pallet
• Trendy Colors Included: Pink, Grey, Turquoise, Black, and Yellow

With the use of a flat roof these buildings where popular in the West Coast. The reason for this is because their is no snowfall and it is capable of handling that kind of environment.

Joseph Eichler was a major designer of this time period. He created a subdivision of homes for the average American family, using this style of architecture. He like many designers used inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright style. Impressively, this man has had over 11,000 homes built from his designs. Also, during this time the most influential furniture designers include; Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Some of the pieces by these designers include the Womb Chair, Tulip Chair, La Chaise, Eames Lounge chair, and many other iconic pieces still in use today.

Below are applications of this type in todays design.

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