Horace Gifford

Horace Gifford was an influential architect known for his mid-century modern designs that defined the aesthetic of Fire Island Pines. Arriving on the island in 1960, Gifford built 63 homes that embodied a philosophy of compact living and embraced the sexually liberated culture of the area. Despite facing challenges due to his criminal record, his innovative designs and charismatic persona earned him a significant place in architectural history, although he was largely overlooked until recent years.

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United Kingdom: Horace Gifford is noted for his architectural contributions to Fire Island Pines. 5

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United Kingdom: Horace Gifford was an architect who built 63 holiday homes on Fire Island, channeling his native beach culture into modernist designs. 7

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The Guardian: ‘Made for sex’: the hedonistic party palaces of New York’s Fire Island – and the blond bombshell who made them | Architecture