A prominent, corner sited Edwardian on the crest of Ruckers Hill, has been restored and enlarged with new living spaces in a separate rear-garden pavilion.
Homes
Mid-Century Home showcases a wide array of homes and buildings, both contemporary and mid-century, designed by some of the most influential modernist architects of the 20th century. Notable architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, Donald Wexler, Craig Ellwood, and John Lautner are just a few of the many featured.
Our team carefully curates a daily selection of the most representative mid-century and contemporary homes in order to inspire and spark your imagination. We aim not only to highlight the architectural beauty of these structures, but also to share the stories of their architects and owners.
In choosing the homes we feature, we prioritize architects who respected modernist principles of building, those who influenced their generation and set the standard for the architects of the future. We believe in preserving and celebrating the legacy of these architects, as well as inspiring new generations of architects to continue their work and push the boundaries of modernist design.
This Midcentury California Home Takes Full Advantage of the Climate and Lifestyle
The Richard Dorman 2 House in Sherman Oaks, California, was restored by Chris Salay Design. Chris not only restored the home, but also lived in the home for a number of years.
This House is Designed to Enjoy the Sun Light throughout the Day
The property is located on a corner site in Eastbourne, in an established seaside area set one block back from the beach, with the bush clad Eastbourne hills forming a backdrop to the east.
A Tragic 80s Midcentury Remodel gets a New Design Aesthetic
This project was for a young couple relocating back to Santa Rosa from New York. They sought to update a mid-century ranch home they purchased in the hills of Santa Rosa .
A Former Dilapidated Cottage is Restored without Enlarging its Footprint
Highlands House offers a very different experience of living in the landscape to that of the quintessential modern Australian house.
A Hillside San Francisco Midcentury is Opened Up to Create a Light-Filled Home
In a hillside cul-de-sac in the Oakland hills, a group of unique mid-century modern homes form the end of the street.
This Remodel Seeks out the Original Beauty of the Home
This Woods Cove home in Laguna Beach was carefully restored by Jen Samson of Jen Samson Design. We were eager to find out more about Jen and her passion for design and the project.
This Midcentury Remodel Plays on Textures, Color Palettes and Vibrant Pops of Color
Inspired by the original planked cedar walls, and an ode to eras prior, this Incline Village, Nevada, remodel was inspired by the original planked cedar walls and the 1970s.
A Charmingly Eccentric Midcentury Makeover in San Diego
Originally built in 1945 on Point Loma by a naval officer, John Ike’s San Diego home is a two level flat-roofed structure with a charmingly eccentric floor plan and massing.
A Clean-Lined and Minimalist Remodel to a 50’s California Home
A “down to the studs” remodel of this 1950s Fairfax, California home results in a stylish, open and bright oasis.
This Home Features Futuristic Curved Steel Columns and Lightweight Flowing Roofs
A typical 1960’s Adelaide, Australia, residence is radically transformed for a young family without changing the footprint.
An 80s “Spec” Home is Updated with a Fresh Palette and a Pop of Yellow
This family home on a farm on the the coast of New South Wales, Australia, was bought for its location, soil and fantastic views towards Cambewarra Mountain.
A Remodel Inspired by Modernism and Traditional Japanese Garden Houses
The traditional Sydney semi is reborn with a new pavilion that contains living, kitchen and dining flowing out to the north-facing courtyard.
This House was Designed to Accommodate a Collection of Furniture, Art and Midcentury Light Fittings
The property is near the Botanical Gardens in Wellington, New Zealand, on a relatively narrow site. There was an existing house that was demolished down to its basement garage level, which remains and is re-used along with the existing Rimu floor boards.
A Midcentury Home is Carefully Scraped Away to Reveal its Original Colors
This home was designed and built by architect Hugh Kaptur in Palm Springs in 1962 and was influenced by the aesthetic of Donald Wexler for whom he briefly worked.
A Sydney Home Inspired by Midcentury Modern Architecture
Little Manly House is located nearby Little Manly Beach at the base of Manly’s Eastern Hill. The house enjoys oblique views across the street to the harbour to the south west while the topography rises from the rear yard to the north-east with established trees providing a green sense of enclosure to the rear of the property.
A Palm-Springs Inspired Feel for an Australian Coastal MidCentury
Nestled within the Mornington Peninsula suburb of McCrae, Wattle 19 was an original mid-century home that underwent a contemporary coastal renovation and extension.
A Raw, Honest, and Simple Holiday Home With a Modernist Vibe
Bendalong Beach House is a home for a retired couple on the South Coast. It is a welcoming, casual beach house, respectful of the laid back nature of the community and designed to easily accommodate visiting family and friends.
A Free-Spirited California Home with Carefully Considered Interiors
This residence, located on a bluff above a surf break in Santa Cruz, California was designed by Commune Design in collaboration with Feldman Architecture.
An Untouched Midcentury Home with a Lava Wall gets an Upgrade
Constructed in 1968, Westwood Residence is located in the Southwest hills of Portland, Oregon on a leafy and secluded forest lot. This midcentury home had gone untouched for many years and was full of potential, featuring a lava rock wall and fireplace and forest views from every room.
An Iconic 1960s Home By the Architect of Elvis Presley’s LA Home is Restored
This iconic 1960s home was originally constructed by architect Rex Lotery (who also built Elvis and Priscilla Presely’s L.A. home).
A Palette of Stone, Brick, Timber and Copper Inform the Renovation of this Sixties Home
Ravine House, a 1960’s modernist house, set within a stunning wooded site in Sheffield, England, is a stunning example of renovation for the 21st century.
This Renovation Respects and References the Original Midcentury Style
This is a sensitive midcentury renovation to an original Merchants Builders house in Eltham, Victoria by Preston Lane Architects.
This Home Showcases an Opulent Late Modernist Interior
Mid-century architecture is so hot right now, perhaps reflecting a recognition of the optimism and innovation of this design expression.
Yellow, Orange and Red Add Warmth and Contrast to this Home
The old house is the typical double fronted Victorian weatherboard. A window each for the front bedrooms, a long high hallway. This hallway was the axis we used in siting the new extension.