Coast Modern

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  • NR
  • 2012
  • 56 min
  • 8.0  (85)

Coast Modern is a stylized documentary film that explores the avant-garde architecture of the western coast of North America, highlighting some of the most spectacular homes built in recent years. The movie was released in 2012, and it was directed by Gavin Froome and Mike Bernard. The film takes the viewer on an introspective journey into the world of modern architecture, where the ocean meets the land, and new ideas about sustainable building practices and living are emerging. The primary subject of the film is the West Coast, exploring cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

As the viewer embarks on this journey, they are shown some of the most captivating homes along with the people living in them. These homes are designed to blend in with the local natural environment, utilizing elements such as walls of glass and natural woods for an open living atmosphere. The homes show how architectural innovation and natural living overlap seamlessly – living spaces that are an extension of the landscape.

The film features interviews with esteemed architecture experts who give insights into how the modernist movement gained popularity in North America during the mid-century era. In an age of sterile designs and mass-produced items, the modernist principles focused on minimalism, functionality, and the use of natural materials. The principles became a way of life for many people focused on living in harmony with nature.

The film focuses on the emergence of Minimalist design, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. The minimalist design focuses on the use of simple materials, textures, and colors, which are utilized to create a calming and peaceful environment. The film showcases the stunning aesthetic of this design, whereby sleeping quarters are organized into simple modules, and natural woods pull focus for a clean look.

The film highlights a number of architects who are making waves in their field by emphasizing the ideals of preserving nature, sustainability, and the use of natural materials such as wood and stone in their designs. One of these architects is Tom Kundig, who showcases his own home and that of many other clients, showing how the homes create a connection between nature and the inhabitants.

The interviews with the owners of the homes are shown as a touchstone to how the homes were designed and why they have appealed to them. The owners express how they have invested their hearts into the home and the design, giving them a sense of pride, belonging and connection with their environment.

The film also explores the concept of 'slow design,' which is a way of living where owners take a deliberate approach to creating sustainable homes design to fit into the natural environment. There is also an emphasis on personalizing living spaces, whereby owners of these homes can create meaningful and mindful connections with their surroundings.

This film is a colorful and masterful interpretation of modern architecture, showcasing everything from beach houses to contemporary city apartments, all while being honest and informative about the concept of modern design. Coast Modern is an idealistic and romantic approach to living spaces with elegance, simplicity, and purpose bringing the viewer closer to the natural world where it belongs.

Overall, Coast Modern is an extraordinary film that will change the way people view modern architecture. The directors have successfully captured how minimalism, sustainability and naturalism have been integrated into modern architecture, bringing the idea of harmony between humans and nature to life through the homes and their owners they have interviewed.

Coast Modern is a 2012 documentary with a runtime of 56 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.0.

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  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    56 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (85)