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 | The Harvard Five in New Canaan: Mid-Century Modern Houses by Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, John Johan Author: William D. Earls Publisher: W. W. Norton Year: 2006 ISBN 0393731839
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Category: Architects / Contemporary / North America /
ArchitectureWeek Description Since the 1950s, "the Harvard Five" has been the catchphrase for the architects who built houses for themselves and for clients in New Canaan, Connecticut. An introductory essay by Jean Ely recounts the history of how New Canaan came to be the locus of the modern movement's experimentation in materials, construction methods, space, and form. Amazon Customer Average Rating:  Some Related Books... FEATURED Oscar Niemeyer: Houses - Alan Hess
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