A Thriving Modernism: The Houses of Wendell Lovett and Arne Bystrom GrantHildebrand & T.William

Title and Authors
A Thriving Modernism: The Houses of Wendell Lovett and Arne Bystrom GrantHildebrand & T.WilliamBooth

Publisher, Cover Type, Pages
University of Washington Press, Hardcover (foliostyle), 168 pages with 188 illustrations (142 in color), published October2004

Genre
Nonfiction Architecture / Pacific Northwest Modernism / Monograph

Description
This richly illustrated monograph explores the residential architecture of Wendell Lovett and his protégé Arne Bystrom, two key figures in Pacific Northwest modernism. Featuring detailed case studiessuch as Lovetts Crane Island Retreat and Bystroms Dennis Housethe book delves into how each architect integrates regional landscapes, craftsmanship, and influences from Scandinavian, Japanese, and Bauhaus traditions. GrantHildebrands narrative emphasizes their emotional connection to site, expressive detailing, and material honesty. The text is supported by archival documents, unpublished drawings, and highquality photography, offering both analytical depth and visual richness.