William Krisel designed countless Modernist tract homes during the midcentury period, which offered affordable housing during Southern California’s suburban boom.
Mid-Century Homes
Mid-Century Home wants to be the most comprehensive resource about mid-century design and architecture and to tell the story of their protagonists.
Here, you will find our selection of mid-century homes that we hope will inspire and delight you.
With this selection of iconic homes built across the globe, United States, Australia, Europe and South America, we aim to bring you the most refined mid-century homes and architecture, that contributed to make mid-century modern and modernist architecture so popular and loved across the 20th century up to today.
William Krisel Home, A Life Changing Experience for the Nistals
The owners of this William Krisel home share the positive influence that this house has had on their lives, as well as their encounter with the man himself.
This Moritz Kundig-designed midcentury Receives a Modern Transformation
Designer Josh Hissong purchased this post and beam design last year, without knowing that it was designed by acclaimed architect Moritz Kundig.
Midcentury Modern Grace and Grandeur: The Edward Killingsworth House
Architect Edward Killingsworth is noted for his calm and elegant post-and-beam structures, bringing the outdoors in and his post-war mindset of Southern California Modernism.
Bauhaus Meets Midcentury In 1954 Eb Zeidler Home
Bauhaus Meets Midcentury In 1954 Eb Zeidler Home in Peterborough
Homeowner Steven Ferrarese Shares His William Krisel Home With Us
Upon spotting an original William Krisel designed home for the Alexander Company via our Mid-Century Home Owners Facebook Group, we got in touch with homeowner Steven Ferrarese to inquire about how he came to be in possession of the Vista Las Palmas home.
Midcentury Modernism in the Thick of Wildlife: The Woodland House
Nestled in the thick of five wooded acres of land, the Woodland House provides Graphic Designer Andrew Merritt, wife Abbey, son and two dogs the much valued peace and quiet from the hustle of the rest of the world.
The Beaumaris Modern Book
Beaumaris Modern is a testimony to the blooming and progressive lifestyle preferred by bohemians, artists and young couples in Australia’s Post Second World War Beaumaris neighborhood.
Untouched Midcentury Receives A Warm Touching Up
As fresh homeowners of this original 1958 midcentury gem, Designer Jessica Hansen of Tandem Design Interiors and her husband Kevin Jones took on a massive project.
Custom-built Midcentury on Mercer Island’s Waterfront Showcases Retro Design at its Finest
This custom-built and designed midcentury modern is a creative reflection of its time. Sitting atop a substructure, the house appears as if floating mid-air.
A Roof Raising Remodeling: The Re-Open House
The Re-Open House in Austin, Texas, is one amongst many beautiful modern designs Matt Fajkus Architecture can be proud to have on their roster.
This Cliff May in Denver is Modern-Life-Proof
This endearing Cliff May midcentury house is a breath of fresh air.
Arranged around a large courtyard, the house carries an air of homey indoor/outdoor living.
An Icelandic Midcentury is Vamped Up to Provide Comfort and Sustainability
A Renovation from A-Z: An Icelandic Midcentury is Vamped Up to Provide Comfort and Sustainability.
Simplicity and Elegance: Robin Boyd’s Bridgford House
The Bridgford House. Built in 1954 by influential Australian architect Robin Boyd, enjoys a natural flow throughout its’ single story interiors.
This Iconic House is The Epitome of Palm Springs’ Midcentury Architecture
This iconic collaboration between Charles DuBois and the Alexander Construction Company is the epitome of Palm Springs’ midcentury architecture.
A 1963 Home is Back to Its Midcentury Glory
This midcentury home has been restored and revised over the years to go beyond the simple necessities of modern living.
Since its original construction in 1963, the home was expanded to cover 3,278 square feet of living space, including three courtyards.
This Charles Dubois A-Frame House in Palm Springs Is a Joy To Behold
Situated in the prestigious neighborhood of Vista Las Palmas, this Charles Dubois Swiss Miss A-frame style home is a sight to behold.,
This Home in Quebec is A Midcentury Architecture Fest
Located in Boucherville, a city in the Montérégie region of Quebec, the stunning property stems from the ground like a midcentury work of art.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Homes: The Pappas House
This Usonian home is one of the only two constructions by Frank Lloyd Wright in all of St. Louis. The 2,310 square foot home set in Town and Country, Missouri, has only ever been inhabited by the Pappas family.
High in Demand: Midcentury in Leawood Sells Quickly
First listed as a ‘tear-down’, this 1955 Leslie W. Coryat home was brought back to life by the current owners.
A 1960s Home in Chicago is Midcentury Inside And Out
This iconic home in Chicago’s Indiana Head Park, Illinois, in the course of remaining true to its original 60’s style, has been freshened up.
A Wood Panelling Apotheosis Near Sydney by Architect Richard Leplastrier
This architectural masterpiece by Richard Leplastrier is a perfect example of a shipshape modern house overflowing with personality.
Modern Meets Midcentury in Rancho Mirage
This modern style home is laced with luxury and contemporary elements in conjunction with 1950’s Southern Californian class.
The property enjoys breathtaking views of the Santa Rosa Mountains from within Thunderbird Heights in Rancho Mirage.
This Midcentury House Is an Architect’s Dream
Situated in the South Sand Section near Downtown Manhattan Beach, this midcentury modern courtyard house fully enjoys the benefits of indoor/outdoor living.
An Iconic Robin Boyd House in Beaumaris Gets The Full Treat
This self-effacing midcentury modern home in Beaumaris bears a distinguished feature; the home’s window-wall has been contested to be the first of its kind.
