The principle focus of this project was to preserve and restore a house by Anatol Kagan in Studley Park, Kew. Twentieth century heritage remains an emerging concept, but one that is quickly gaining widespread acceptance.
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.
A Palm Springs Exclusive Enclave
We were lucky enough to be invited to visit this beautiful home during Palm Springs Modernism Week in February 2022.
Remarkable Midcentury Residence Upgraded with Help of Historic Photos
This remarkable midcentury residence was designed by architect Otto Stark, noted for Chicago’s lauded BlueCross BlueShield Building (1968) at 55 W. Wacker Drive.
Home Renovation Preserves The Authentic Midcentury Character
This renovation was was a close collaboration between the builders and the midcentury-loving owners. It was important to both sides to preserve the home’s authentic midcentury character.
A Melbourne Midcentury Renewal
When you own a midcentury home, extending it can sometimes be a challenge. Bringing modern day conveniences into a piece of living history requires careful consideration and an understanding of the key features of the period to ensure that any alterations do not diminish the value of the home.
This House Displays the Notions of Midcentury Design
Nestled neatly within the trees, this remodeled Charles Goodman designed home stands as an elegant expression of postwar modernism: simple, functional, and in perfect balance with its hillside setting.
A New Twist on a Modernist Original
The architects for this home set out to replace the original modernist house (that just didn’t work for the owners) with a contemporary version of itself, yet with a major portion of the massing flipped onto the roof.
Architectural Photographer David Lauer on his Midcentury Home
Denver Architectural Photographer David Lauer has merged a love of visual arts with architecture. We chatted with David to find out more about his passion for photographing midcentury homes and his own purchase and subsequent restoration.
A 1960s Dwelling Undergoes a Respectful Upgrade
The original brief was for a four bedroom family home that was respectful of the existing dwellings character but improved the privacy and connection to the outdoors.
Midcentury Inspired Retreat Unfolds in Space and Time
The idea for this project was to create a modern design at home in its surroundings with a ’natural ease’. This home would provide a comfortable, low-maintenance getaway to help focus on enjoying family time and the surrounding environment.
A 1950s Home Remodel in a Midcentury Neighbourhood
This home remodel takes place in an area packed with immaculate midcentury homes which have been preserved and protected for decades.
A Midcentury Home that Neighbours Feared Would be Demolished gets a Renovation
In 1960, a small development was established on a hillside lot overlooking Holmes Run Creek in Falls Church, Virginia. The cluster of eleven homes was inspired by post-and-beam California ranch houses.
Mid-Century Home with Unique Roof Structure undergoes an Incredible Transformation
This unique mid-century modern house had suffered years of insensitive modifications and neglect making the house uninhabitable.
A Minimalist Architecture with Warmth and Texture
This project involves the re-organisation and interior design of a mid-twentieth century house that draws on the late modernist houses of California.
A Home Renovation that Takes us from the 1960s to Today
This house from 1962 was purchased by the current homeowners in almost original condition, as the previous owners elected to defer most maintenance projects over the years.
A Celebration of Sixties Architecture
As the architect’s own residence, the spirit and integrity of this 1959 home has been maintained a celebration of sixties architecture.
A Midcentury Remodel Nestled in Swanky Beverly Hills
An house remodel attempting to capture and enhance the true spirit of the regional mid-century movement.
From Dilapidated Home to Contemporary Coastal Retreat
This house was to create a sophisticated, contemporary, coastal, family retreat that pays tribute to the modern design era.
A Progressive Approach to Renovating a Mid-Century House
This mid-century Caulfield home has undergone a loving renovation to save, restore and sensitively expand.
Home Featured in “Best Australian Houses 1961” Gets an Upgrade
Built in the late 1950s, Ivanhoe House was so impressive that it featured in Neil Clerehan’s “Best Australian Houses” in 1961.
The Midcentury Treasure that was Listed for Teardown
The Smith Residence took a classic midcentury home and restored both the interior and exterior and made it accessible for the 21st century.
Reimagining a 60s gem without selling out its authenticity
A restoration of an authentic 1960s home that stays true to its original charm
Midcentury Renovation in Wisconsin Delights Original Owners
Abe Tannenbaum was a prominent architect who designed a number of mid-century era buildings in Wisconsin, including this home, constructed in 1958.
A Pacific Northwest 1950’s Ranch-Style Home Transformation
In 2015, lifetime Seattleites Kasey and Nick LeClercq finally found their dream midcentury home. It wasn’t easy, as Kasey notes…
This Mid Century Home’s Backyard Will Transport You Away from the Hustle and Bustle
Sophisticated and elegant, this 4 bedroom and 5 bathroom modernizes a mid century home to create “the perfect balance of a zen hideaway with utmost privacy and an entertainer’s dream.”