Cliff May (1908-1989) studied at San Diego State but left school in 1929. While he was a student, he created furniture, which he sold for use in model homes. Using that experience with the industry, he designed and built his first house when he was only 23.
He pioneered the California ranch style house with an emphasis on designing homes with interiors that were in harmony with the way people wanted to live. He watched people use his homes, and when he found a design concept that pleased his clients, the idea was worked over and improved in the next house. He also made an effort to connect every room with the outdoors, so it is not uncommon to find floor-to-ceiling glass in the place of walls in his homes.
During his career, he designed more than 18,000 tract homes and more than 1,000 custom homes across the country, many of which are listed in the Cliff May Registry.
One of my Christmas gifts from my daughter and SIL was the book Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House by Daniel P. Gregory. It's a gorgeous book with beautiful photography that any Cliff May fan would enjoy.
One of my Christmas gifts from my daughter and SIL was the book Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House by Daniel P. Gregory. It's a gorgeous book with beautiful photography that any Cliff May fan would enjoy.
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