Atomic Ranch

By Michelle Gringeri-Brown

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 styleInspiring original ranch homesRanch house transformations and makeoversPreservation of mid-century neighborhoodsAdding personality to a ranch home Yards and landscaping Plus, a helpful resource section and index

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423600029
• ISBN13: 9781423600022
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.1" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 20 years and up