rudolf (rudy) hermes

Rudolf (Rudy) Hermes, 1927 – 2016

Cincinnati architect Rudolf (Rudy) Hermes [1927- 2016] was Cincinnati’s most prolific ‘westside’ midcentury modern architect. He is best known for his ‘design build’ collaborations with his wife, Carole, an interior designer and his father, August, a builder. Here is some research collected by cincinnatimodern over the years.

The Harper House in Finneytown | designed by Rudy Hermes for midcentury modern artists Edie & Charley Harper

Brochure for Hermes developed enclave of riverview moderns in Delhi:

rudy hermes biography

featured publications

research + articles

thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002
benjamin dombar various sources
abrom dombar various sources
woodie garber various sources
rudy hermes various sources
dick calef various sources
carl strauss + ray roush various sources
and the rest

modern books

50 from the 50s: modern architecture and interiors in cincinnati udo greinacher, elizabeth meyer, susan rissover, patrick snadon, margo warminski, 2002
atomic ranch midcentury interiors michelle gringeri-brown (author), jim brown (photographer), 2012
implosion elizabeth garber, 2018
charley harper, an illustrated life, todd oldham & charley harper, 2007
about design: insights and provocations for graphic design enthusiasts, gordon salchow, 2018
cincinnati's terrace plaza hotel: an icon of american modernism, shawn patrick tubb, 2013

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