Alley Cat was designed as a compact homebase for a couple who travel frequently between Seattle and the Southwest and who wished to rent out their craftsman residence.
Modern Houses
Mid-Century Home showcases mid-century and modern homes designed by influential modernist architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, Donald Wexler, Craig Ellwood, and John Lautner. Our aim is to highlight how contemporary architects continue to follow the principles of their famous predecessors when building modern homes. In this section, we curate a collection of contemporary homes constructed today but following modernist principles.
We carefully select homes from contemporary architects who we believe respect the modernist principles of building and demonstrate how Modernism is still relevant. Our curation includes homes that embody the core values of Modernism, such as simplicity, functionality, and the integration of the surrounding environment. By featuring these homes, we hope to inspire and encourage architects and homeowners to consider the principles of modernist design in their own projects.
Our collection spans across the globe, featuring homes from North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond. By showcasing contemporary homes that follow modernist principles, we contribute to the legacy of mid-century design and architecture and demonstrate how this movement continues to influence and inspire the world of design and architecture today.
An Island House with a Minimal Palette and Sweeping Views
Set on a large east-west high bank lot, this home is thoughtfully designed to make the most of its square footage while creating privacy from neighbors and a busy rural road to the west. The result is a modest and functional dwelling strongly anchored to its site.
This Home is a Minimalist Grid
This beachfront residence in New South Wales was created for a couple who were ready for a permanent sea change and to fully embrace a ‘beach house’ way of living.
A True Manifestation of Quiet Architecture
“Beach Slice” is a holiday home an hour’s drive from Melbourne, and a five-minute walk to the shore of Western Port Bay. Sitting on a bush block, it is humble and relaxed, designed to holiday.
A Midcentury Inspired Home Designed for an Elderly Couple
This home was recently designed with aging at the forefront. The brief was to support an elderly couple with empathetic design principles so the owners could live independently and in comfort.
This Home Evokes Memories of Midcentury Architecture
Resting on a hilltop in the hinterland of Byron Bay, Australia, this unique double pavilion was inspired by memories of midcentury modern “Palm Springs” architecture.
Timber Walls and Ceilings Frame this Serene Home
Located on a site embedded with family memories, this house replaced what was a tired and poorly orientated cottage, previously owned by the homeowner’s grandparents.
A Modern Home with a Decidedly Midcentury Vibe
In North Austin, Texas, sits an area that abounds with classic midcentury modern design alongside some fantastic scenery.
When first assessing this project, the architect was excited by the ‘vibe’ and saw great potential.
A Modernist House With Views of Glaciers
Located on an elevated, terraced section retained by substantial rock walls, this home enjoys incredible views of the sparkling waters of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, and the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
A Beach Home where Wood Takes Center Stage
A hidden jewel in Santa Cruz, Surf House brings a polished bohemian feel right up to the edge of one of the state’s best surf breaks. The clients were well-versed on the nuances of the site and dreamt of a home that fit naturally and sustainably into its beachy, eclectic locale.
A Home Shaped by its Surroundings
This home was shaped by the open meadow surrounding the site.
A Home Inspired by the Landscape of the West Texas Desert
This suite was conceived as a loungy art studio and refuge for the owners – a space to invite friends to enjoy the expansive West Texas sky and watch the ever-changing light wash over the vast landscape and haystack mountains to the east.
Pitched Roof Gives a Playful and Updated Appearance
This pitched roof house required a carefully considered design response to achieve the clients brief.
A Creatively Angled Floor Plan Celebrates the Outdoors
True to midcentury modern design, the continuity between interior and exterior spaces for this home was a primary goal.
A Midcentury Inspired Rainforest Haven
The midcentury inspired hom sits amongst literal rainforest and coastal heath. It’s a simple, but very cleverly designed, one bedroom house positioned just above the ground on a deck that opens straight up to the bush and the soothing sounds of the nearby surf.
A Midcentury Inspired Entertainer’s Paradise
This is a large 517 square metre, five bedroom new build family home. It was built on a 797 square metre, north facing sloping block, in a midcentury modern style.
This House Creates a Sense of Harmony With The Surrounding Lavish Nature
Designed as a quiet retreat amidst the unglaciated Wisconsin landscape, Bluff House rises from the gently sloping terrain of its wooded site.
This Modern House Design Follows the Principles of the Case Study House Program
A few hours south of Sydney, this place offers breathtaking views. Backed to the west by a dramatic hillside of untouched rainforest, the Yarrawa Brush, is home to a number of unique species of ancient flora and fauna.
This Home Draws Inspiration from the Canopies of Trees
The design for this home draws inspiration from the canopies of trees which permeate the site. The gentle sweeping roof forms a canopy to the living spaces and opens the space up to both the Northern light and the Southern views.
This Modern Home Combines Strong Lines and Warm Materials
Drawing on midcentury materials and thoughtful design, this home is a celebration of functionality, where every aspect of the homeowners’ habits and rituals have been given laser attention to detail.
This House Displays a Robust Modernist Aesthetic
This site housed an old cottage that resonated with people irrespective of their architectural understanding.
A Triumphant Modernist Home, Sensitive to its Surroundings
This home was sensitively designed to sit harmoniously within a thirty-acre wooded site – with no other buildings in the vicinity.
An Homage to Midcentury, Perched Amongst the Dunes
The brief for this home was to create a family friendly, relaxed house that fully embraced and engaged with its incredible natural surroundings.
This Minimalist Home Balances Toughness with Warmth
This family retreat nestles against a river, which forms the north and west perimeter of an 18-acre wooded property that features dramatic mountain views to the north through a veil of cottonwood trees.
A Modern Take on a Body of Midcentury Wisdom
This house is one of a series of house designs seeking to engage clients that appreciate design, yet don’t have the time or means to commission a bespoke home.