Santa Fe Modern: Contemporary Design in the High Desert

Santa Fe Modern showcases modernist and contemporary architecture and interiors in the architectural history of Santa Fe, utilizing bold, abstracted forms and incorporating ancient materials like adobe with steel and glass. The designs demonstrate a unique blend of modernism and New Mexican landscape and climate, creating a synergistic relationship between art, architecture, and the land.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Monacelli Press

Santa Fe Modern presents a captivating exploration of modernist and contemporary architecture and interiors within the rich tapestry of Santa Fe's architectural heritage. This insightful survey reveals the high desert landscape as an ideal backdrop for bold, abstracted forms of modernist houses, seamlessly integrating vistas, color, and light into the very essence of these architectural masterpieces.

Spanning vast expanses of glass, deep-set portals, long porches, and courtyards, these designs invite vistas, color, and light to become integral components of a house, fostering a profound connection to the desert landscape. Architects featured in this book draw inspiration from the rich architectural traditions of New Mexico, skillfully blending ancient materials like adobe with modern materials such as steel and glass. They employ this language to adapt the proportions and demands of contemporary life, creating confident examples of architecture that are uniquely tailored to the New Mexico landscape and climate.

At the same time, these houses evoke the rigorous expressions of modernism, showcasing a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. The vibrant energy and allure of modern art and architecture intertwine in a captivating way, evident in the designs showcased in this book. It serves as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between art, architecture, and the land, highlighting the ways in which these elements come together to create visually stunning and transformative spaces.

Santa Fe Modern offers a captivating journey through the world of modernist and contemporary architecture, providing a deeper understanding of the interplay between form, function, and the natural environment. It serves as a valuable resource for architects, design enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to explore the rich architectural heritage of this remarkable city.

Weight: 1250g
Dimension: 263 x 213 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781580935616