Brooklyn Modern is the first book to explore the connection between Brooklyn’s astounding rebirth and its emerging architecture. As the new cultural heart of New York, Brooklyn has recently attracted many young people interested in creating their own sense of space, as well as in renovating brownstones and townhouses. The results are homes that express the optimism, resourcefulness, and experimentation of many of Brooklyn’s bohemian residents. Cutting-edge new public buildings have also enhanced the area’s cachet.Working with spatial and financial restraints, architects in Brooklyn have demonstrated deft solutions to urban living everywhere. Likewise, the architects working in Brooklyn are no longer just local firms, but "star-chitects" such as Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, and David Adjaye, among others. Essays by two very popular bloggers, Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge and Jonathan Butler of Brownstoner, give perspective on new ways of living as aesthetics and landscape change.
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"...helping to enlighten any Manhattanite or non-city dweller that Brooklyn and its residents are conscious and savvy about design." ~Loft Life Magazine
"These are not glossy magazine interiors; the photos underscore the spaces' unfussy vibe, while revealing the underdog pride that all Brooklynites feel..." ~ReadyMade Magazine
"...an exquisite book for lovers of interior design, modern style, and of course, the enchanting land known as Brooklyn." ~Joyhog.com
“This beautifully illustrated new volume, with photos by Yoko Inoue, pays tribute to the renaissance of modern renovations happening all over Brooklyn.” ~Dwell
"These are not glossy magazine interiors; the photos underscore the spaces' unfussy vibe, while revealing the underdog pride that all Brooklynites feel..." ~ReadyMade Magazine
"...an exquisite book for lovers of interior design, modern style, and of course, the enchanting land known as Brooklyn." ~Joyhog.com
“This beautifully illustrated new volume, with photos by Yoko Inoue, pays tribute to the renaissance of modern renovations happening all over Brooklyn.” ~Dwell
About the Author
Diana Lind was born and raised in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Architectural Record, Plenty, and many other publications. She edited Designing the Hamptons: Portraits of Interiors (Edizioni, 2006). Yoko Inoue is a photographer in Brooklyn. Her work has been published in Martha Stewart Living, I.D., Domino, and Readymade, among other publications. Robert Ivy is editor in chief of Architectural Record.
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Diana Lind is the editor in chief of Next American City, an urban affairs magazine based in Philadelphia. In addition to authoring Brooklyn Modern, Diana edited the book Designing the Hamptons. She received her MFA from Columbia University and her BA from Cornell University. For more information visit www.dianalindindex.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The photos are too dark and too matte. They're hard to study somehow. Also, as far as I can tell, "modern" means two things:
* Do have custom book cases.
* Don't have any stuff.
Otherwise, it was pretty thin on inspiration.
* Do have custom book cases.
* Don't have any stuff.
Otherwise, it was pretty thin on inspiration.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By SDK
Format:Hardcover
This is an awesome and colorful architecture book focusing on all types of design in Brooklyn. I find myself picking it up off the book shelf almost weekly. The photos make for great inspiration and work as individual art pieces all by themselves. Pick it up and you won't be able to put it down :-)
By V. Gorshkov
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love the style. I'm not from Brooklyn, but whenever I visit my friend's place in Brooklyn I always see these small details. Very original style that reflects modern time. This is more of a smart way to be stylish. Great coffee table piece as well. (Note: I am not an interior designer, but I am a graphic designer that cares)
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