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Category: Late Modern

  • Gambrell Hall (1972) – Atlanta

    Stevens & Wilkinson. Gambrell Hall (1972). Emory University, Atlanta.
    Stevens & Wilkinson. Gambrell Hall (1972). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2 3 4
    South facade of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    South facade of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southeast corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southeast corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Windows on the northwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Windows on the northwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Inscription on Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Inscription on Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Southwest corner of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta
    Photograph of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta, from an undated postcard published by Scenic South Card Co. of Bessemer, Alabama
    Photograph of Gambrell Hall, Atlanta, from an undated postcard published by Scenic South Card Co. of Bessemer, Alabama

    References

    1. “Emory Gets 1 of 4 Luce Professorships”. The Atlanta Journal, February 18, 1971, p. 2-B. ↩︎
    2. “Legal Notices”. The Atlanta Constitution, March 3, 1971, p. 7-B. ↩︎
    3. “Legal Notices”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 14, 1972, p. 3-C. ↩︎
    4. Stevens, Preston. Building a Firm: The Story of Stevens & Wilkinson Architects, Engineers, Planners Inc. Atlanta (1979), pp. 52-53. ↩︎

  • East Building, National Gallery of Art (1978) – Washington, D.C.

    I.M. Pei and Eason H. Leonard of I.M. Pei & Partners. East Building, National Gallery of Art (1978). Washington, D.C.
    I.M. Pei and Eason H. Leonard of I.M. Pei & Partners. East Building, National Gallery of Art (1978). Washington, D.C.1 2
    Henry Moore. Mirror Knife Edge (1977). West facade of the East Building.
    Henry Moore. Mirror Knife Edge (1977).3 West facade of the East Building.
    South facade of the East Building
    South facade of the East Building
    East facade of the East Building
    East facade of the East Building

    References

    1. National Gallery of Art, East Building | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners ↩︎
    2. Miller, Donald. “A Temple for Contemporary Art”. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), June 1, 1978, p. 18. ↩︎
    3. Mirror Knife Edge – Works – The Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue ↩︎

  • King Memorial Station (1979) – Atlanta

    Aeck Associates with Reynolds, Smith & Hills. King Memorial Station (1979). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta.
    Aeck Associates with Reynolds, Smith & Hills. King Memorial Station (1979). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta.1 2 3
    Looking at King Memorial Station from the northwest
    Looking at King Memorial Station from the northwest
    Platform of King Memorial Station
    Platform of King Memorial Station

    References

    1. Bailey, Sharon. “MARTA Depicts Station”. The Atlanta Constitution, November 6, 1975, p. 10-A. ↩︎
    2. “MARTA Unveils Plan For Grant Street Site”. The Atlanta Journal, November 6, 1975, p. 6-A. ↩︎
    3. Ledlie, Joe. “MARTA Gets Big Rush in Debut”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, July 1, 1979, p. 1-A. ↩︎

  • Antoine Graves Homes (1966-2009) – Atlanta

    John C. Portman, Jr. of Edwards & Portman. Antoine Graves Homes (1966-2009). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta. Photograph by Edmund W. Hughes of Bell & Stanton Inc, dated February 28, 1967.
    John C. Portman, Jr. of Edwards & Portman. Antoine Graves Homes (1966-2009). Sweet Auburn, Atlanta.1 2 3 4 Photograph by Edmund W. Hughes of Bell & Stanton Inc, dated February 28, 1967.

    References

    1. Coleman, George M. “Mayor Allen, Others Break Ground For New Antoine Graves Homes”. Atlanta Daily World, April 28, 1964, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. “Homes for Elderly Fill Up Quickly”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, May 8, 1966, p. 37. ↩︎
    3. “City Architects Honored”. The Atlanta Journal, October 28, 1966, p. 14. ↩︎
    4. Portman’s first atrium building to be torn down – SaportaReport ↩︎

  • Ravinia Headquarters Complex (1991) – Dunwoody, Georgia

    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. Three Ravinia Drive (1991). Dunwoody, Georgia.
    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. Three Ravinia Drive (1991). Dunwoody, Georgia.1 2
    Looking up at the northwest corner of Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Looking up at the northwest corner of Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Sunshades on Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Sunshades on Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Reflection of Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Reflection of Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    One Ravinia Drive (1984) and Two Ravinia Drive (1986), Dunwoody, Georgia
    One Ravinia Drive (1984) and Two Ravinia Drive (1986), Dunwoody, Georgia
    Column and sunshades on One Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Column and sunshades on One Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on Two Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on Two Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on One Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on One Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Windows and sunshades on Three Ravinia Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia
    Looking at Three Ravinia Drive from the northwest, with Stone Mountain in the background
    Looking at Three Ravinia Drive from the northwest, with Stone Mountain in the background

    References

    1. “Design of Third Ravinia Tower Unveiled”. The Atlanta Constitution, October 11, 1989, p. B-2. ↩︎
    2. Three Ravinia Drive/MCI Center – Kendall/Heaton ↩︎

  • Tower Place (1975) – Atlanta

    Stevens & Wilkinson. Tower Place (1975). Buckhead, Atlanta.
    Stevens & Wilkinson. Tower Place (1975). Buckhead, Atlanta.1 2
    Northeast corner of Tower Place
    Northeast corner of Tower Place
    Looking at Tower Place from the northwest
    Looking at Tower Place from the northwest

    References

    1. Stevens, Preston. Building a Firm: The Story of Stevens & Wilkinson Architects, Engineers, Planners Inc., Atlanta (1979). ↩︎
    2. Rogers, DeWitt. “Complex Nearing Completion”. The Atlanta Constitution, September 9, 1975, p. 5-D. ↩︎

  • First Union National Bank (1971) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Leif Valand Associates.First Union National Bank (1971). Greensboro, North Carolina.1 2

    References

    1. Wood, Thom. “First Union Bank To Build 10-Story Downtown Office”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), December 20, 1968, p. 1. ↩︎
    2. Page, Hugh. “New First Union Building Opens Tomorrow”. The Greensboro Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), February 18, 1971, p. D10. ↩︎

  • Sammye E. Coan Middle School (1967) – Atlanta

    Morris Hall and Peter Norris. Sammy E. Coan Middle School (1967), Kirkwood, Atlanta.
    Morris Hall and Peter Norris. Sammy E. Coan Middle School (1967), Kirkwood, Atlanta.1 2

    References

    1. “Coan School Boasts No Grades”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, September 4, 1967, p. 14-A. ↩︎
    2. “Award-Winning Sammye E. Coan School Design”. The Atlanta Journal, October 25, 1968, p. 5-R. ↩︎

  • The Pyramids (1972) – Indianapolis

    Kevin Roche of Roche-Dinkeloo Associates.The Pyramids (1972). Indianapolis.
    Kevin Roche of Roche-Dinkeloo Associates.The Pyramids (1972). Indianapolis.1 2

    References

    1. “College Park Pyramids Set For Tenant”. The Indianapolis News, January 28, 1972, p. 29. ↩︎
    2. About – Indianapolis Pyramids ↩︎

  • Jefferson County Health Department (1979) – Birmingham, Alabama

    Henry Sprott Long & Associates. Jefferson County Health Department (1979). Birmingham, Alabama.
    Henry Sprott Long & Associates. Jefferson County Health Department (1979). Birmingham, Alabama.1 2

    References

    1. Gates, Stephen. “Topping out today”. Birmingham Post-Herald (Birmingham, Alabama), September 27, 1978, p. A13. ↩︎
    2. “Health Dept. building spacious”. Birmingham Post-Herald (Birmingham, Alabama), April 12, 1979, p. C1. ↩︎