If you happen to be near UC Santa Barbara and in the mood for some off-campus touring here are 6 locations to stop by - 3 churches and 3 residences (including a geodesic dome), mostly mid-century.
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It may the last official day of National Poetry Month 2024 but I intend to celebrate daily from here on with an at home poetry reading :-)
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For mid-century library lovers, the Altadena Public Library has much to offer:
An architect with an easy to remember, catchy name
A building design integrated with the landscape
Distinct metal artwork
Abundant Ackerman wooden Panel Carve
Nicely curated used bookstore where relatively new books can be had for a dollar or two
Richard Serra’s large scale works, many site-specific, resonate with many as they invite the viewer to experience by movement through the works.
Here are some that I have appreciated, the ones closer to home, more than once.
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