Facing Southwest: The Life & Houses of John Gaw Meem

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Norton, 2001 - Architecture - 178 pages
Facing Southwest is a colourful exploration of the life and work of Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem. Regarded as the leading southwest architect of his time, John Gaw Meem brought the Santa Fe style to its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. With original drawings, floor plans and stunning colour photographs, this book explores Meem's signature design elements and numerous examples of his unique Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced residences. It includes 176 colour and 100 black-and-white illustrations.

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Chris Wilson teaches at the University of New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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