Chris Wilson

Facing Southwest

The Life and Houses of John Gaw Meem

A colorful tour of the life and work of Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem.

Regarded as the leading southwest architect of his time, John Gaw Meem brought the Santa Fe style to its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. Including original drawings, floor plans, and stunning color photographs, this book explores Meem's signature design elements and numerous examples of his unique Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced residences. 176 color and 100 black-and-white illustrations.

Chris Wilson teaches at the University of New Mexico. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 		Facing Southwest

June 2005 / trade paper / 0-393-73175-8 / 184 pages / ARCHITECTURE
Original hardcover edition: ISBN 0-393-73067-0
Norton Home
Trade Home
Order Paper
Order Cloth
View Your Shopping Cart