Columbus was built as “an exemplary mid-century city”

The mid-century modern architecture in Columbus, Indiana, is a physical reminder of the post-war belief in design as a tool for progress, says critic Matt Shaw in this interview for Dezeen’s mid-century modern series.

Shaw recently released a book with photographer Iwan Baan called American Modernthat presents archival material, “lesser-known stories” and interviews with residents of the now-iconic city, where he grew up.

Source: Columbus was built as “an exemplary mid-century city”