Coast Modern

PG
0h 56m
2012
8 /10 (3)

Overview

A core group of architects embraced the West Coast from Vancouver to LA with its particular geography and values and left behind a legacy of inspired dwellings. Today, architects celebrate the influence established by their predecessors.

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Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-10-11
Cast : Not Available

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