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Case Study House No. 8: Examples of Mid-Century Modern Architecture
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Case Study House No. 8: Examples of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Also known as Case Study House No. 8, the Eames House is a landmark of mid-century modern architecture located in Los Angeles. The home was one of 25 homes built for the Case Study House Program which challenged architects to build homes suited for a modern lifestyle using materials made popular during World War II.

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