The Moore house today

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In the home of Charles W Moore today.... working a retreat by a U of TX group.

Charles Willard Moore (October 31, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan – December 16, 1993 in Austin, Texas) was an American architect, educator, writer, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and winner of the AIA Gold Medal in 1991.

It was such an amazing house, one of kind...books folk art.. tiny things everywhere..a wall of little soldiers behind glass and books all those books! found one on the history of German pioneers in Texas, with the last half based on Fredricksburg, will I find my Lukes? great pictures of the old churches and main street to see. Textile art on the walls, amazing fireplace surround, he loved the south west and not the fashion type...the real southwest with his time with the Indians and their art. Minature tiny towns, details to perfection...and big chairs and lounging areas...and a lap pool surrounded by decks and glass walled buildings...

Text Description of Moore's home

Charlesmoore.org with a few pix

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