Rediscovering Alexander Girard’s Architecture—From Motown to Midtown
Oct 30, 2018
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Rediscovering Alexander Girard’s Architecture—From Motown to Midtown
The multi-faceted mid-century designer Alexander Girard is synonymous with Santa Fe, New Mexico. However, many of his most cohesive projects—especially the architecture—were done in Metro Detroit, where he lived from 1937–1953, and in New York City, where he was born and opened his first design studio. Known for his boldly colored and patterned textiles for Herman Miller, Girard’s architectural training was the foundation for every aspect of his career. The residences designed for himself and th
Knoll Showroom, 1330 Avenue of the Americas (at West 54th Street) Second Floor, enter through building lobby.