The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern recently collaborated to deliver MIDWEST MODERN, a Mid-Century Modern home tour in Des Moines with more than 200 guests. Photographer Van Garmon III captures the spirit of the day in this 2.2 minute video!
The homes represent diverse quality architecture examples of the era. They appear in this video clip in this order:
1. Amos Emery, AIA, 1952, was the architect’s own home
2. Paul Schwartz, 1954, on Des Moines’ South Side
3. Jim Champion, AIA, 1966, in Southern Hills
4. An iconic Lustron Home in Beaverdale, 1949, a great example of the compact, pre-fabricated, enameled steel homes, developed in response to a housing shortage following World War II.
Guests ended the tour day with cocktails at the Bartender’s Handshake, a new intimate neighborhood cocktail bar on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines.
For more information visit www.iowaarchfoundation.org and www.iowamcm.com/. Or read on.....
About Iowa Architectural Foundation:
The Iowa Architectural Foundation is a charitable nonprofit founded in 1989 to promote the awareness and appreciation of architecture and design. The nonprofit pursues its mission through youth and adult educational/outreach programs, an awards program, architectural walking tours, an annual lecture series, student summer camp and more. Visit Facebook or www.iowaarchfoundation.org for more information.
About Iowa Mid-Century Modern
Iowa Mid-Century Modern (IMCM) is a collective dedicated to building a local community of design enthusiasts. IMCM believes both great Mid-Century design and a great audience for that design exist in Iowa. The group shares their passion for Mid-Century design, architecture, art and fashion to educate, preserve Iowa’s heritage, support local businesses and ultimately foster a lasting appreciation for a remarkable era of design. The IMCM board is composed of passionate vintage enthusiasts and local business owners who organize community events, shares ideas and resources, promotes small businesses and moderate the community page. IMCM gives back to the community through partnering with non-profits, donating to charities, and featuring fundraisers that support Mid-Century architecture and lifestyle in Iowa.
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