Brise soleil made of aluminum tubing creates a shaded walkway at Palm Springs City Hall.

Why Aluminum Was Used in Midcentury Modern Architecture

Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.

Ronald Ahrens Home & Design, Modernism

Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.