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The Secret Life of the Modern House by Dominic Bradbury

Contributed by Ben Gardiner on May 6th, 2023. Artwork published in
April 2021
.
Various weights of Futura over a beautiful painting by Los Angeles-based artist Danny Heller
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Various weights of Futura over a beautiful painting by Los Angeles-based artist Danny Heller

A groundbreaking and engaging explanation of the evolution of the homes we live in today – told through the stories of 90 iconic houses and the designers and architects who created them. A fresh and authoritative design drawing on mid-century influences to showcase this most iconic of design revolutions.

The Secret Life of the Modern House was authored by Dominic Bradbury and published by Ilex Press.

Contents page mixes serif and sans serif
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Contents page mixes serif and sans serif

Body copy elegantly set in Baskerville with Futura to set apart the captions
Photo: Ben Gardiner. License: All Rights Reserved.

Body copy elegantly set in Baskerville with Futura to set apart the captions

Chapter opening
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Chapter opening

Detail of how the two type styles sit together
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Detail of how the two type styles sit together

The Secret Life of the Modern House by Dominic Bradbury 6
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  • Monotype Baskerville

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