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Book Modern in the Middle, featuring a black and white photograph of a mid-century modern interior with a wood-paneled wall, dark tiled floor, and a dresser, with "Modern in the Middle" text in teal overlay. This architecture book is perfect for design enthusiasts interested in Chicago's iconic modern homes.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, featuring a black and white photograph of a mid-century modern interior with a wood-paneled wall, dark tiled floor, and a dresser, with "Modern in the Middle" text in teal overlay. This architecture book is perfect for design enthusiasts interested in Chicago's iconic modern homes.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover book displaying architectural photography and text on its glossy white pages. The left page features a striking black and white photo of a modern house with a reflective pool at night, while the right page shows two smaller, detailed color and black and white images of the interior and exterior of modern homes. This book is a must-have for architecture enthusiasts and design students interested in mid-century modern design.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open architectural history book showcasing black and white photographs and detailed text about the Rosalie Strauss and Gustave Weinfeld House. This educational book is perfect for architecture enthusiasts and design students interested in modern design and historical homes.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover architecture book displaying detailed architectural diagrams of house plans and sun orientation, alongside descriptive text about modern house design. This essential architecture book is perfect for design students, architects, and enthusiasts of modern residential planning.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover book displaying a black and white photograph of the Anne Green and Henry Dubin House, 1930, surrounded by trees, with accompanying text detailing its architectural significance. This insightful book is perfect for architecture students, design enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern residential history.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open architecture history book displaying black and white photos of the Irma Kuppenheimer and Bertram J. Cahn House, featuring a sleek, mid-century modern exterior and a spacious, curved interior living area. This captivating hardcover book is perfect for architecture enthusiasts, design students, and anyone interested in mid-century modern design.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an academic architectural history book open to pages 72 and 73, displaying black and white images of the Irene Tipler and Paul McCurry House from 1935, including a striking exterior photograph and detailed ink plan drawings. This essential architecture book is perfect for students, historians, and enthusiasts of modern architectural design.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, featuring a black and white photograph of a mid-century modern interior with a wood-paneled wall, dark tiled floor, and a dresser, with "Modern in the Middle" text in teal overlay. This architecture book is perfect for design enthusiasts interested in Chicago's iconic modern homes.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover book displaying architectural photography and text on its glossy white pages. The left page features a striking black and white photo of a modern house with a reflective pool at night, while the right page shows two smaller, detailed color and black and white images of the interior and exterior of modern homes. This book is a must-have for architecture enthusiasts and design students interested in mid-century modern design.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open architectural history book showcasing black and white photographs and detailed text about the Rosalie Strauss and Gustave Weinfeld House. This educational book is perfect for architecture enthusiasts and design students interested in modern design and historical homes.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover architecture book displaying detailed architectural diagrams of house plans and sun orientation, alongside descriptive text about modern house design. This essential architecture book is perfect for design students, architects, and enthusiasts of modern residential planning.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open hardcover book displaying a black and white photograph of the Anne Green and Henry Dubin House, 1930, surrounded by trees, with accompanying text detailing its architectural significance. This insightful book is perfect for architecture students, design enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern residential history.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an open architecture history book displaying black and white photos of the Irma Kuppenheimer and Bertram J. Cahn House, featuring a sleek, mid-century modern exterior and a spacious, curved interior living area. This captivating hardcover book is perfect for architecture enthusiasts, design students, and anyone interested in mid-century modern design.
  • Book Modern in the Middle, an academic architectural history book open to pages 72 and 73, displaying black and white images of the Irene Tipler and Paul McCurry House from 1935, including a striking exterior photograph and detailed ink plan drawings. This essential architecture book is perfect for students, historians, and enthusiasts of modern architectural design.
Modern in the Middle

Modern in the Middle
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This illustrated book surveys dozens of influential modern single-family houses in and around Chicago from 1929 to 1975. It is a smart pick for architecture and design readers who want a deeper look at Midwestern residential modernism beyond the usual icons.
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Modern in the Middle by Susan Benjamin and Michelangelo Sabatino maps out Chicago’s overlooked role in shaping the modern home, with projects by architects including Paul Schweikher, Harry Weese, Keck & Keck, and William Pereira.

Alongside well-known figures like Frank Lloyd Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the book expands the picture with lesser-known residences and the clients who commissioned them.

Keep it within reach on a coffee table or open it on a desk for quick, visual chapters you can dip into between tasks.

It also works well as a reference when you are hunting for precedent on proportion, site response, and the everyday details that make modern domestic architecture feel livable.

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Dimensions

W21.0 x D3.2 x H28.5 cm / W8.27" x D1.26" x H11.22"
Material

Paper
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Store in a stable, moderate environment away from moisture and direct sunlight. Handle gently with clean hands to preserve condition.
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