Master of the midcentury : the architecture of William F. Cody /

Of the architects who made Palm Springs a crucible of midcentury American modernism, William F. Cody (1916-1978) was one of the most prolific, diverse and iconic. Directing a practice ranging from residences to commercial centers and industrial complexes to master plans, Cody's designs are so r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Cody, Catherine (Author)
Other Authors:	Lauria, Jo (Contributor), Choi, Don H. (Contributor), Wit, Wim de (writer of foreword.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Monacelli Press [2021].
Subjects:	Cody, William F., > 1916-1978. Cody, William F., > 1916-1978 > Criticism and interpretation. Midcentury modern (Architecture) > California. Midcentury modern (Architecture) > United States. Architecture, Modern > 20th century. Architects > United States > Biography.

Table of Contents:

Preface / Catherine Cody
Foreword / Wim de Wit
Introduction: William F. Cody and the realm of postwar modernism / Don Choi
Featured projects
William F. Cody projects
My father, William F. Cody / Catherine Cody
Biographical timeline
William Cody's artistic development / Jo Lauria and Catherine Cody
William Cody's early work before licensure / Don Choi and Catherine Cody
Awards and recognition.