Title: A thriving modernism : the houses of Wendell Lovett and Arne Bystrom /
Authors: Hildebrand, Grant, 1934-; Booth, T. William.
Publisher: University of Washington Press,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Lovett, Wendell.; Bystrom, Arne.; Architecture, Domestic Northwest, Pacific.; Modern movement (Architecture) Northwest, Pacific.; Architects Washington (State); Architecture, Modern
Abstract: "A Thriving Modernism celebrates the remarkable careers of architects Wendell Lovett and Arne Bystrom and their contributions to modernism and to the architectural legacy of the Pacific Northwest." "This illustrated book sets forth the extraordinary work of these two architects. It will appeal to practicing architects, as it will to any reader interested in a vital tale of architects and architecture helping to define the cultural history of the American Northwest."--Jacket.
Contents: A prologue -- Wendell Lovett's formative years -- The Crane Island retreat -- Lovett's mature career -- Arne Bystrom's formative years -- The Raft River retreat -- Bystrom's mature career -- Wendell Lovett: the Villa Simonyi -- Arne Bystrom: the Dennis house -- A perspective.