Facing Southwest
| Author | : Chris Wilson |
| Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0393730670 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780393730678 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (678 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Facing Southwest by : Chris Wilson
Download or read book Facing Southwest written by Chris Wilson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing Southwest is a colourful exploration of the life and work of Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem. Regarded as the leading southwest architect of his time, John Gaw Meem brought the Santa Fe style to its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. With original drawings, floor plans and stunning colour photographs, this book explores Meem's signature design elements and numerous examples of his unique Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced residences. It includes 176 colour and 100 black-and-white illustrations.
