Beyond the Box Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Miami & New York

Odd Job Trading
New York 1949

From Lapidus, who pioneered a new relation of retail space to the street in New York in the 1920's and on Lincoln Road in the 50's, this Manhattan store (successfully renovated in 1998) still looks like a present waiting to be opened.

Morris Lapidus Architect
Dixi Carrillo Photographer



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Carillon Hotel
Miami Beach 1957

A glass curtain wall to make Lever House jealous could again illuminate the landmark accordion wall and dramatic canopy of Giller's surviving masterwork, awaiting rescue and creation of a North Beach Resort Historic District, currently in the process of designation.

Norman M. Giller + Associates Architect
Thomas Delbeck Photographer



Carillon Hotel
Miami Beach 1957

A glass curtain wall to make Lever House jealous could again illuminate the landmark accordion wall and dramatic canopy of Giller's surviving masterwork, awaiting rescue and creation of a North Beach Resort Historic District, currently in the process of designation.

Norman M. Giller + Associates Architect
Thomas Delbeck Photographer