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Exploring Mid-Century Modern Jewels in the Valley

Jul 20, 2016 | General News, Lighting, Los Angeles, Real Estate

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We absolutely love the inspiration of mid-century modern architecture. Being in Southern California, we are in the perfect location to enjoy the best examples of the period. Throughout the Southern California/Palm Springs/Las Vegas regions, we are surrounded by influences of the design. Two of the most renowned architects associated with mid-century modern design are Dan Palmer and William Krisel. Their most well know projects are the ‘butterfly’ houses built in Palm Springs by the Alexander Construction Company. Some of Palmer-Krisel’s work can be experienced in the San Fernando Valley. The newly constituted San Fernando Conservancy of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley, is active in preserving and showcasing the work of Palmer-Krisel.

Exploring Mid-Century Modern Design

The homes recently featured by the conservancy are located in the Corbin Palms development, located in Woodland Hills. Between 1953 and 1955, Palmer-Krisel designed 5 unique floor plans for the subdivision. Today these homes stand refreshed and represent the common love of the design style and preserving the mid-century modern architecture found throughout the San Fernando Valley. The conservancy focused on Corbin Palms, which was among the most intact of the endangered modern neighborhoods. Through their actions and activism, the conservancy hope to inspire more preservation of mid-century modern architecture that dots the landscape in the neighborhoods of the San Fernando Valley.

Supporting the Design

We are lovingly inspired by the actions of the conservancy, the home owners and the fans of mid-century modern architecture in our region. The design takes us back to a simpler time. A time of simple elegance that reflects the prosperity of the period. It is truly a timeless legacy! At ADG Lighting, we offer unlimited possibilities when designing around mid-century modern themes.

Since the inception of mid-century and the preservation and bastardization of these properties, there have been an influx of stylized light fixtures.

ADG has worked effortlessly with its principal Gerald Olesker and Sr. Designer Joey Gennaro to created inspired fixtures that compliment the mid-century movement. Understating architecture and product design is key to creating pieces that work with the homes. Visit our website at www.adglighting.com and exploring our collections and lookbooks that feature our interpretations of this era.