The story of this Portland midcentury renovation takes us back to 2009, when homeowner Aaron Cain purchased the charming midcentury residence situated on a hillside forest in Portland, Oregon.
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.
Embracing the Natural Surroundings: SHED Brings 1961 Midcentury Up to Date
When the homeowners of this 1961 midcentury home by Pacific Northwest Architect George Lucker were considering purchasing the property, two noteworthy factors rose to the surface: one was that the house was an undeniably beautiful midcentury construction with a lot of potential. The second was that it was in dire need of restoration.
The Dream Midcentury Home by Jackson Riley Holliday
Resting calmly on a hillside surrounded by trees, this midcentury modern home was crafted by Georgia native, Macon architect Jackson Riley Holliday.
James Morris’ Hope Ranch Residence is a Celebration of Iconic Modernism
This midcentury home by famed Bauhaus architect Marcel Brauer was made to embrace the surrounding nature.
Aaron Green’s Midcentury Design is Really Something Else
This phenomenal 1965 midcentury modern design by Aaron Green, protege and colleague of Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright, is to rival all other constructions throughout the Northern Californian coastal communities.
Marcel Breuer’s Hooper House II Effortlessly Connects Inside and Outside
This midcentury home by famed Bauhaus architect Marcel Brauer was made to embrace the surrounding nature.
A Retro Revamp: Ariel Adds Glamour to Her Midcentury Kitchen
Ariel Garneau of home decor and DIY blog PMQ for TWO shares a beautiful midcentury home with her family of three plus pets. As part of the One Room Challenge, Ariel and her husband Dan aspired to modernize their kitchen.
Floating Among Trees: Tivadar Balogh’s Award Winning 1958 Midcentury Home
This delicate midcentury home by Tivadar Balogh seems to be floating within its surrounding landscape.
San Diego’s “Most Distinguished Place to Live” – The Salomon Building
This gorgeous 31 unit midcentury modern building is characterized by light and natural tones with an emphasis on the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Eichler Home Designed by A. Quincy Jones
San Francisco based Creative Designer Aaron Pou and his wife were already Eichler fans when they stumbled upon a charismatic A. Quincy Jones design online.
This William Krisel Remodel Breathes Effortless Charm
William Krisel designed countless Modernist tract homes during the midcentury period, which offered affordable housing during Southern California’s suburban boom.
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.
