In the summer of 1951, the United Kingdom hosted an event that would leave an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural landscape: The Festival of Britain. This national exhibition and fair was not merely a celebration; it was a declaration of recovery, resilience, and forward-thinking in a country still feeling the aftershocks of the Second World War.
I came across Keiran’s work on Instagram and fell in love with it immediately. Take a look:
Lets conclude our tour of an extremely well-preserved mid-century Tokyo house.
Japan isn’t especially known for valuing old buildings. The combination of climate, frequent earthquakes, relative scarcity of land and a push to modernise over the last 150 years has resulted in buildings being demolished and rebuilt frequently, especially in cities.
You may have heard the term ‘Mid-Century’ or ‘Mid-Century Modern’ and never really thought much about what it means…
Mid-Century-Living explores life from 1945 to 1969, focusing on motoring, architecture, and design. It highlights ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ a style born from post-WWII optimism and advancing technology, influencing global design trends. The site includes perspectives on British variations like ‘New Humanism’ and ‘Festival Style,’ exemplified by iconic buildings and furniture designs. It covers these themes through personal experiences, restoring a mid-century British house and classic cars.
