Synopses & Reviews
Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United States.
Authors Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown, founders and publishers of the popular quarterly Atomic Ranch magazine, extol the virtues of the tract, split-level, rambler home and its many unique qualities: private front facades, open floor plans, secluded bedroom wings, walls of glass, and an easy-living lifestyle. From updated homes with high-end Italian kitchens, terrazzo floors, and modern furniture to affordable homeowner renovations with eclectic thrift-store furnishings, Atomic Ranch presents twenty-five homes showcasing inspiring examples of stylish living through beautiful color photographs, including before and after shots, design-tip sidebars, and a thorough resource index.
Atomic Ranch reveals:
- Hallmarks of the ranch style
- Inspiring original ranch homes
- Ranch house transformations and makeovers
- Preservation of mid-century neighborhoods
- Adding personality to a ranch home
- Yards and landscaping
- Plus, a helpful resource section and index
Synopsis
Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United States.
About the Author
Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown publish
Atomic Ranch magazine, a quarterly devoted to mid-century homes. Gringeri-Brown was the editor of
American Bungalow magazine for nine years, and her freelance work has been published in
Westways, the
Los Angeles Times,
Photographer's Forum, and
Sunset magazines
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Jim Brown is an editorial photographer whose work has been published in Motor Trend, Sunset, Motorcyclist, American Bungalow, Westways, Car & Driver, and Hot Rod. They live in Pasadena, California.