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RARE, FIRST EDITION. A visual overview of Mid-Century Modern architecture by contemporary 1950s architects, focusing on both the layout of the spaces themselves as well as the different components used in construction and furnishing. Each page features either a complete floor plan for the space (e.g. a kindergarten), or schematics for the specific architectural component being featured (e.g. a fireplace), along with a photograph of the finished product. The book covers various types of buildings, from commercial to entertainment to residential and many more. Includes a total of about 200 plans and schematics. [ATTRIBUTES:] 225x300m, XVI+221 pp. Grey cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on spine. [CONDITION:] Cover corners bumped and slightly worn. Spine top and bottom edges quite worn. White-pages age-stained; all other pages clean. [SUMMARY:] A concise presentation of an important architectural style, in overall good condition.