BEASTIE

Mid-century Modern with a ‘Googie’ twist!  This Airstream was built in 1984 and has an interior that is a mix of mid-century modernelements (e.g. couch, swivel chair, tambour doors) and 80s design (walnut cabinets,shower/bathroom/main room wallpaper/clock).As part of the interior upgrade, the client wanted a more pure mid-century design,characterized by clean lines, no clutter, and the use of pure materials (wood, aluminum). And the special request to complement this design with a twist of ‘Googie Architecture’ for certain details. Googiearchitecture (also known as theWW2 American Futurism movement) is part of the broader mid-century modern architecture style, was popular in the 50s and 60s and is characterized by space-age designs symbolic of movement, such as boomerangs, flying saucers, atoms, parabolas, etc. It reflected post-war American optimism and signaled the beginning of a new era, that of automobiles, space exploration, nuclear power, and rocket ships, as also exemplified in The Jetsons cartoons. We loved the idea and are ecstatic with the end product. As is the client.