A stroke of luck hit Chris and Susanna when an old family friend noticed an iconic midcentury home being vacated in a spectacular Los Angeles neighborhood.
Interviews
Who are the people whom so carefully restored and decorated that mid-century house? Who’s the architect that designed the contemporary Modernist retreat that amazed us and what inspires him/her during the design process?
These are only few of the questions we ask ourselves when interviewing the house owners, architects and various professionals you will find in this section of Mid-Century Home.
We scratch the surface a little bit to bring you a different perspective on houses, buildings and people we find interesting and love.
An Old Storage Unit is Turned into a Modern Home with Midcentury Flair
In the attempt to escape city life and connect with nature, the clients were on a hunt for a modest and minimal home that would carry the warmth of midcentury style.
Palm Springs Meets Tropical Villa
This midcentury tropical villa is not a typical design for Bali.
Iconic Midcentury in Texas Gulf Coast Brimming with Personality
After vowing to never go down the full renovation road again, Melissa Norris and her husband found themselves in the middle of a complete midcentury home renewal.
Transforming a 1950s Victorian Home into a Down-to-Earth Dream Home
Lucy Spartalis and Alastair Innes of She Takes Pictures He Makes Films stumbled upon their dream home.
A Project of Patience, Passion and Design: Midcentury in Citrus Heights
In the fall of 2016, after a two year search, graphic and interior designer Robert Maurer acquired his stunning 1974 Streng Bros. “Transitional Plan” home designed by Architect Carter Sparks.
Chapel Hill Midcentury Receives Modern Mastery
It’s not rare for us to hear about sudden change of plans after stumbling upon the perfect midcentury home.
An Anshen & Allen Eichler Home Updated for Modern Life
After an extensive search for an Eichler that would feel like their own, Michelle Wahlen and Thierry Zamora found their perfect midcentury home in Marin County, CA
A.D. Stenger’s 1956 Midcentury Features Contemporary Open Concept Living
This 1956 midcentury home was originally designed and built by noted Austin architect Arthur Dallas Stenger.
Reconnecting with the Outdoors: The Horseshoe Bay Project by Eden Garden Design
The Horseshoe Bay project sought to facilitate a natural, relaxed environment that would combine the outdoors with the indoors of this ranch-style home in Texas Hill Country.
AD Stenger’s 1964 Midcentury Receives a Modern Update
Designed and built by Austin-based architect AD Stenger in 1964, the clients turned to architects Rick & Cindy Black design with the hopes of a refreshing take on modern living.
Monumental Midcentury Modern by Theodore Pletsch
This iconic midcentury home by Theodore Pletsch is one of more than a thousand houses he designed in and around San Gabriel Valley, California.
California Style Midcentury Design on the French Riviera: Villa Aloha
Surrounded by plenty of green created by palms, pines, and olive trees, among others, Villa Aloha rests in solitude on the French Riviera, within the peaceful residential area Tour de Mare.
The 1962 McArdle House Exemplifies “Organic” Architecture
Situated in Midland, Michigan, Hallet’s 1962 Midcentury McArdle House paints a picture of this design philosophy.
A Low Landscape Design Parallels the Mount Merino Modern Retreat
Sitting by the peak of Mt. Merina near Hudson, NY, this contemporary home design serves as a weekend retreat for a young family living in the bustling city of New York.
Landscape Architect Scott Shrader Shares the Malibu Tin House Project
Landscape Design shapes our everyday life. Case in point: The Tin House Project.
Gorgeous double A-frame Eichler Model in Silicon Valley
Joseph Eichler’s iconic homes featuring low-sloping A-framed roofs, clean lines and light-filled spaces have become highly sought after homes.
The Laurel Hills Residence: a Modern Sanctuary, Inside and Out
Modern architecture often finds inspiration in midcentury period design, from creating fluidity to absorbing elements to highlight the surrounding landscape.
A Soothing Retreat in Watermill, New York
Sometimes the natural environment of a location presents a perfect backdrop for designing a landscape to sync with a home.
A Modern Courtyard for a Midcentury Office
Just as with home environments, the composition of an office space makes a world of difference to its overall atmosphere.
Alexander Diepenbrock’s 1961 Midcentury is a Hidden Gem
This 1961 midcentury house by German architect Alexander Diepenbrock was about to be taken off the market when current homeowner Ed Polish and his wife stumbled upon it.
Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic Charm: The Cain Wong Residence
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.
Andrea Cochran’s Palo Alto Garden Connects Architecture and Landscape
This modern home by Seattle Architecture firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi in Palo Alto, CA, is filled with light and air while enjoying a deep indoor/outdoor connection.
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.
A Japanese Garden Within a Californian Context: Terremoto’s Purple Drank Project
Midcentury modern architecture leans heavily on the concept that good design must be accessible, functional and follow an indoor/outdoor connection.
